What Is Podcasting?
Podcasting allows people to either automatically or choose to download, save and listen to broadcast programs when and where they want.

How Podcasting Works
A broadcaster makes digital audio files available on the Internet. Listeners "subscribe" to these programs using podcasting software. The listener's computer automatically downloads the audio files, which can then be listened to on the computer or transferred to a portable MP3 audio player.

Getting Started
In order to receive podcasts you need a computer, an Internet connection (preferably a high-speed connection), and podcasting software. To take a podcast with you, an iPod or any portable MP3 player is also needed.

Podcasting software allows your computer to automatically check for new files and download them once they are posted. Then you can either listen to the programs on your computer or have them downloaded to your portable audio player.

The following podcasting software is available for free on the Internet:

• iTunes (PC or Mac)
• iPodder (PC)
• Doppler (PC)
• Blog Matrix Sparks! (PC)
• Playpod (Mac)

Once you have installed the software, follow the instructions to subscribe to our podcasts. Usually this involves copying and pasting the podcast URL, found in the icon, from the list above into your podcasting application (for example, iTunes users, go to the Advanced tab in the top menu and select Subscribe to Podcast and paste the URL in the field).