Podcasting are digital media files that are released by episodes and downloaded through web syndication (wikipedia.com). Podcasts are available by directly downloading them or streaming over the internet.

For those super serious about podcasts, particularly listening to them, you may download a podcatcher will will automatically download new podcasts from where you tell it to. MP3 files are some of the most commonly used type of audio files for podcasts. However, be warned not all MP3 files are allowed to be turned into podcasts. What I mean is that just because you are an Itunes user and purchase songs does not mean that you own these songs or are allowed to upload them into a podcast -this is illegal!

Podcasts are great for sound clips, NPR or even some webshows. There are a variety of things you can do with podcasts once you master their use- a process I am still working on.