Chapter . Publish a Podcast

What’s the fastest-growing new media on the planet? Podcasts. Podcasts, online radio shows, are created to be consumed whenever, wherever, and however the listener desires. A typical podcast has three features:

  • It has a number of episodes, all dealing with a particular subject.

  • Listeners can subscribe to a podcast using podcatcher software like iTunes or Juice. By subscribing to a podcast, listeners will receive the latest episode automatically.

  • Listeners can enjoy a podcast on a mobile device, such as an iPod or other MP3 player.

Hundreds of thousands of podcasts are available today on almost any conceivable topic from “A Bluegrass and Old Time Radio Show” to “Zolfo Springs, Florida Weather.”

Podcasts can go beyond the ...

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