What is a Podcast?

A podcast is a kind of online radio show that you can download to your computer for free. You can then listen to the show whenever, wherever and as many times as you like.

People all over the world listen to the show while

working at their computer
commuting to/from work or school
at the gym
walking the dog
... (enter your own favourite podcast-listening place here)

Podcasts usually come in MP3 format and you can play them on any computer or MP3 player. No iPod required.

Podcatcher

A Podcatcher is software that will allow you to subscribe to Podcasts for free, and then whenever a new show is released, it will automatically be downloaded to your computer and/or MP3 player.

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