Not to be outdone by Mitt Romney when it comes to utilizing the internet and embracing new ways to get your message out, Deval Patrick will soon be launching a weekly podcast.

Starting Friday, people will be able to listen to the behind-the-scenes experiences of the state's new governor in his own voice. Patrick plans to launch a podcast that will be available on the state website at www.mass.gov and will include policy announcements and commentaries on a variety of issues.

"One of the things we did during the campaign which was so important to me was building a direct relationship with people and making a mechanism for me to hear from them and for me to talk directly to them," Patrick said today in an interview on Fox 25.

Gee, sign me up.

Patrick is excited about the possibility of new ways to connect with constituents, but he admits that he is "pretty primitive" when it comes to using technology himself, Roy said.

The governor hopes to post a new podcast every week, Roy said, and will tackle a range of topics, including mundane experiences such as trouble with an old fire place.

"The governor wanted an outlet for speaking to the residents of Massachusetts directly, pulling them into what has been historically a very closed environment on Beacon Hill," Roy said.

Ah, so, this is some attempt by Patrick to make his administration appear "open" and "transparent," while still treating us all to same old meaningless fluff he delivered daily during his campaign.