Site Support—Podcasts & Webcasts

Podcasting allows an audio or video file, typically an MP3 audio file or MP4 video file, to be available online for downloading via an automatic "feed." You can then hear or view the Podcast from your computer or a portable media player whenever you want.

To subscribe to a Podcast you will need to install subscription software. You can use the latest version of iTunes^® (which has the software built in) or other services, such as Odeo or iPodder, to manage your Podcast subscriptions. At this point, you will already be able to listen to Podcast audio from your computer (provided your computer has a sound card and can play MP3 audio files). If you want to make your Podcasts portable, you will need to transfer them from your computer to a portable media device.