Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a podcast?

A podcast is an audio program that is distributed over the Internet.  You can download it onto your computer and listen to it there, or you can transfer it onto a portable music player, such as an iPod, and listen to it later wherever you are. The audio files are formatted as MPEG (.mp3) files, which are fast and easy to download.  With an MPEG file, you can:

• Play it on your computer
• Import it into an MP3 player, such as iPod
• Burn it to an audio CD to be played in a CD player (files must be converted to WAV format first.)

I need more information on podcast resources. Where may I find it?

Apple Computers
www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts

Yahoo Podcasts
http://podcasts.yahoo.com/start

How do I download and save a podcast?
PC users may right-click on the link to the file in their browser and choose “Save Target As”, then choose a destination on their computer where the file will be placed.  Mac users can right-click on the link and choose “Download Linked File”, then choose a destination for the file.

Do I need an iPod to receive podcasts?
No, you do not need an iPod to listen to podcasts. Podcasts are merely RSS feeds that include an audio file in the enclosure field. Many of the newer RSS feed readers allow users to listen to podcasts.

Why is it called podcasting?
The name comes from iPod and broadcasting, which has managed to cause confusion because an iPod is not needed to listen to podcasts. Regardless, the name has stuck.