Podcasting Tools - Resources for Podcasting is a comprehensive podcasting resource detailing everything you need to know about podcasting. Podcasting is the process of creating an audio show of some sort available in MP3 format via an RSS 2.0 feed that supports enclosures.

Podcasts are designed to include talk shows, tutorials, music, or other audio content.

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Podcast FAQ

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.

How do I create a podcast?
Creating a podcast basically means recording a audio file, and placing the file in an RSS 2.0 feed in the enclosure tag in an item. There are a number of software tools available to assist with recording and editing an audio file. There are also tools available to create an RSS 2.0 feed, give FeedForAll a try.

Why is 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.

What expenses are associated with podcasting?
There is the initial expense of audio recording equipment, and depending on the quality of the podcasts you intend to create can be expensive. As far as ongoing costs go, if you host your podcasts and they are popular you may find that bandwidth can become expensive.

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