Podcasting Basics

What is a Podcast?

A podcast is the "in" name for an audio broadcast using a special type of file called an MP3.  

Most of us have probably heard of MP3s in connection with music, but MP3 files can also contain speeches, lectures, interviews, book readings, tutorials, etc.  

How do I listen to a Podcast?

You can listen to a podcast on your computer or download it to an MP3 player for listening in your car or while you're washing the dog.

You can also subscribe to podcasts, much like you subscribe to news feeds. Use Google keywords "podcast directory" to find podcasts. Pod-catching software lets you download a podcast and listen to it whenever you choose.

You can sample a podcast here:

Here are some resources to help you become acqainted with podcasting.

Podcasting FAQs

PodcastingNews.com

Yahoo! Podcasts

Podcast Receiver

Juice - free podcast receiver

iTunes

Some writing-related podcasts

I Should Be Writing

The Writing Show   

 

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