What is Podcasting ?
Podcasting is a method to publish audio
and video files online in a way that allows
users to subscribe to the program. Software
allows the user to automatically detect new
episodes and download them.. This is
accomplished through the use of RSS feeds.
Essentially, it has provided a vehicle for
thousands of independent audio shows to be
developed and delivered on a regular basis to
people who are interested. They generally arrive
in MP3 files or MOV for video.
Wikipedia, is a great source of additional
information on podcasting.
Why podcast ?
It provides an inexpensive way to communicate a
message to the world via the internet. Virtually
anyone can create a podcast for a very low cost.
The trick of course is getting someone to listen
to it !! They is why the Eye Podcast Channel was
created. To help you sift through the clutter to
find the quality podcasts you would be
interested in.
Do I need special software to listen ?
No. Many podcasts are available via
streaming media right on their site. Many sites
also require that you download the program
however they are generally MP3 files and you can
use Windows Media Player or something similar.
You may also download these files to your MP3
player or an IPod (if you have converted to
IPOD's file type)
How much does it cost ?
Nothing. Most podcasts are FREE. One day that
may not be the case but right now the world is
your oyster. Listen and subscribe to as many as
you like !!
What kind of shows are there ?
You name it, it is probably out there. Music,
Comedy, books, art, variety shows, etc......
Check out Eye Podcast Channel to find the best
in podcasting.
How do I get RSS feeds to come
automatically ?
There are many Podcatchers as they refer to it.
They are software programs that allow you to
enter your subscriptions and the programs will
appear as soon as it is published by the author.
Here are a few.
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