What's a good headset or mic under $50?

A podcast show wants to interview me from Texas, Im in San Diego. He wants me to use skype, which I downloaded.
I want to buy a mic or a headset under $50 at any local store to provide good voice, what do you guys recommend? I have A 1.25GHZ G4 Powerbook and all the latest Apple Software.
Thanks,
Mike

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/headphones-home-audio/headphones/panasonic/PRD1274692750crx.aspx
http://www.epinions.com/PanasonicRP_HT355_Monitor_HeadphonesHeadphones
http://www.hotbuyselectronics.com/itemdetail.php?itemid=107726
For real cheap over the ears headphones around $20- $25 I like these.

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