I look forward to the day we get to have our interview! I personally am working only with a $15 set of earbuds right now until the podcast generates a little extra - an offer was generously put on the table by @Neoxian to provide an upfront loan of more than enough to purchase the equipment I need, but with how expensive shipping is to Thailand, Im not sure it would be worth it :/ Unless someone else has a better solution - I haven't seen any decent, quality, durable and portable microphones in any of the shops out here.

Keep in touch, and I'll be staying up to date with your new series!