From My Left Wing
Podcasting is the new thing, and like blogging, it's pretty user friendly. This will be a basic introduction to podcasting and then provide some instructions for those inclined to learn how to listen to podcasts.
First things first: What are podcasts?
Podcasts are basically segments of audio (but sometimes video) that are posted online at a certain interval. The interesting thing about podcasts is that there are shows/segments on a whole variety of subjects. It's a wonderful way to become familiarized with a subject that you haven't studied.
Furthermore, there are all different levels of production done with podcasts. Like blogging, some large corporations have taken up the format of podcasts, while there are also some done by regular citizens. Some podcasts are also longer than others. I typically listen to shows that last from a half-hour to an hour, but there are some out there that are as brief as a minute long.
If you have a portable mp3 player, like an iPod, you can then listen to these segments outside on a walk, on the way to work, anywhere. However, you can also listen to them on your computer, which I will explain shortly.
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