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!"
Oh, I completely forgot about OSX for Linux. You both are right. Sorry about that.
New moral of story: Linux may not, in fact, kill you. It's not Linux, it's just the crappiness of the company pushing it.
Bottom line: Crappy business sk33lz will kill you.