Podcasts

I had never heard of Podcasts until this past July when I read an article about Christian Podcasting in our denominational magazine. Now, I hear about them everywhere. ABC News, NPR, ESPN, and every Joe Schmo now has a Podcast.

So, What is a Podcast? It is a pre-recorded radio show that you can download to your computer (or your mp3 player, such as an iPod, hence the name) and listen to at your own leisure. They are great for when you want to listen to particular genres of talk (or some music) radio, but you aren't near an internet connection or radio.

Podcasts cover every topic imaginable and can be as specialized as you want. Also, with the technology being largely free and easy to operate, anyone can create and maintain a Podcast.

I use iTunes to subscribe and manage my Podcasts (all for free), but there are plenty of other programs out there too. So what Podcasts do I listen to? Here is a sample:

• StarStruck: A Houston Astros Podcast
• Shrink Rap Radio: A Psychology talk and interview show
• NPR's Sunday Puzzle
• NPR's All Songs Considered (FYI, NPR has a ton of material available as a Podcast)
• NOVA scienceNOW
• MLB Radio Daily
• Downstage Center by the American Theatre Wing (A theatre talk and interview program)

You can find out more about Podcasting here.
Learn how to create your own Podcast here.
Get some tips on how to run your Podcast here (although it's written to use with the program "GarageBand", it's helpful regardless of the program you use).
Of course, there are multitudes of other resources out there, but these can get you started.

And if anyone out there knows of other good Podcasts that I might be interested in, please let me know.