Changing iTunes Podcast URL

When I initially created my podcast my show name was "Effortless Productivity". Since that time, I have changed my WebTV show name to the "Busyness TV Show". Is it possible to have my podcast URL change so that it doesn't mention Effortless Productivity any longer?
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effortless-productivity/id414925887
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Sincerely,
Brad

Was that you, Roger?
It's tempting to claim credit, but no - that part of the URL is irrelevant.
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/fred/id414925887

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