What is a podcast?
In common use - podcasts are programs that are recorded and stored on a server, that are automatically downloaded by any number of kinds of podcasting software. It's main advantage is convenience. For example, once you are setup with podcasting software In the Public Square will be automatically updated and will download the latest programs to your computer. You never have to lift a finger! The new program just "appears" on your computer! Podcasting IS NOT specifically an IPOD or Itunes feature. In fact podcasting existed before IPODS! You don't even need an mp3 player to enjoy podcasts, the files can be stored and listened to on your computer at your convenience. For more information on podcasts check out Wiki: Podcasts
Software required: Many applications exist to receive podcasts. Listed are just a couple of the many programs to choose from most, if not all are available for free.
- ITunes (Win/Mac) - The most used software for podcasting, created by Apple. This program is included with all IPODS.
- iPodder (Win/Mac/Linux) - This is the PcComputerGuy's preferred podcasting software of choice. It's simple, to the point.
- @Podder (Win) - specifically designed for visually impaired, by displaying large fonts. However this is not screen-reader friendly.
Subscribing to a feed: Once you have your podcasting software installed, simply copy/paste your desired podcast link you've found into the program and you're rockin'! These links are sometimes called RSS feeds.
Subscribe to In the Public Square's Friday night podcast:
Copy/Paste this link into your podcasting software...
http://feeds.feedburner.com/InThePublicSquare-RadioBroadcast
The exception to this is ITunes. If you have ITunes as your podcasting software, a link is provided on the first podcasting page that you can click. Clicking this will automatically subscribe you to our podcast!
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