Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I've found myself using my PC for a lot of conversations lately, and I'm also considering recording a podcast to share with anyone who will listen. There are tons of USB headset / microphones out there, and I'm hoping someone has some solid recommendations based on experience. I'll consider both headsets and standalone mics, by the way, but I'd like to keep the bill under $100 if possible. Help!"
Talk about trying to inspire people to pirate your stuff. Nobody is going to upgrade for this type of DRM bullshit, it's simple going to create a huge consumer backlash that Will continue to push people to pirated distributions. These guys just can't seem to understand how the harder the close their greedy fist the more consumers poor out.