What is a podcast?
A podcast is a method of publishing files over the internet, allowing individuals to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically through an aggregator program (ex. iTunes, Juice, Doppler) or through a Web-based service (ex. ODEO, PodNova, Podcast Ready).
Think of a podcast like a subscription. Once you join the podcast, each time you run your particular aggregator or access your Web-based service, it will automatically check all of your subscriptions to see if any new content is available, and download it to your computer.
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Do I need an iPod to join the podcast?
No. While some of the first podcasts were audio shows designed to be downloaded to an iPod, podcasting has evolved to incorporate not only other portable audio players, but also to enjoy just using your computer.
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Joining our podcast is an easy 3 step process.
1. First, you need to install software or subscribe to a Web-based service that will automatically search our Web site and download the latest content available in the podcast. Web-based podcast services include ODEO, PodNova, and Podcast Ready. There are several free aggregator programs that can do this including iTunes, Juice, or Doppler. A list of other podcasting software can be found at Podcasting News.
2. Next, you'll subscribe to our podcast.
For iTunes users, you can subscribe to our podcast by searching for it in the iTunes store or you can click on the "add to iTunes" podcast link on the right side menu. If you can't find our podcast in the iTunes store or if you don't use iTunes, use the method below.
For other users, copy and paste this URL into your podcasting tool or Web-based service:
| http://feeds.feedburner.com/ASHAPodcast |
How you do this will depend on the particular software or service provider, but each should have a button or link to "Add" or "Subscribe" to podcasts, where you can paste the feed address in.
3. The final step in the process is to enjoy the podcast content. When a new podcast episode becomes available, your Web-based service or aggregator software will automatically download it.
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What is RSS?
RSS stands for "really simple syndication" and is a Web content syndication format. RSS is basically a text file that contains information on things that are available on a particular site. For podcasting, RSS files are used to syndicate information about the podcast episodes.
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