About Podcast

What is a podcast?
A podcast is a program that is made available via the Web. Many traditional radio and tv programs are available as podcasts, and many new kinds of programs are available only as podcasts. Using podcast-directory websites, such as iTunes, you can find podcasts, subscribe to them for free, receive new episodes as they are released, and enjoy them anytime, anywhere. You can watch or listen to these programs on your PC or Mac or portable media player.

What is Podcasting?
Podcasting is the latest in on-the-go, on-demand technology. With podcasting, you can listen to radio programs, television programs or events whenever and wherever you choose. Podcasts are audio and video files that are automatically downloaded to your personal computer. If you have a portable media player you may choose to transfer them to an iPod or other MP3 player using a podcasting application.

What equipment do I need?
The basic requirements for podcasting are a computer (PC or Mac), podcasting software (see list of options) and an Internet connection. For portability, an iPod or other MP3 player is needed.

How do I get started?
Simply download and install podcasting software onto your computer. Although applications vary, each should provide instructions on how to add podcast feeds to your list. Then just check for the new podcasts and MP3s of your selected programs that will be on your computer and, if you are set up, on your MP3 player.

Downloads and Resources:
iTunes directory: podcast directory and podcasting software (PC or Mac)
iTunes: Free podcast receiving software (PC or Mac)
Juice: Free podcast receiving (PC, Mac or Linux)