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!"
This seems to be a pretty widespread problem. Even pre-releases queued up months in advance are listed as "Very Long Wait" by release day. Even more annoying - sometimes I will order a next-generation DVD only to receive the regular DVD instead! Get it together, Netflix! I am having to buy movies I want to see, then sell them on ebay or craigslist!