What is a podcast?
A podcast is a radio show deployed over the internet instead of the airwaves. With the aid of some free software, you can subscribe to your favorite shows, have them downloaded automatically when there's a new episode, and listen to them whenever and wherever you want. Some people listen at their desk, but many people load them on their iPod (or other MP3 player) and take them on the go. Podcasts are a perfect way to pass the time while commuting, working, exercising, lounging, etc. There are tons of podcasts out there with interests for just about everyone.

How much does it cost?
Nothing. Podcasts are free. The software that you download them with can also be found for free. Not bad, eh?

How do I get started?
Getting started is simple:

1. Get a Podcatcher
   This is software that manages your subscriptions and downloads your podcasts automatically. Many are free. In fact, the latest version of iTunes has podcatching capabilities built in. See Resources below.

    

2. Subscribe to Podcasts
   We recommend that you start with More Hip Than Hippie. All you need to do is copy the RSS feed into your podcast receiver. The RSS feed for More Hip Than Hippie is "http://www.morehipthanhippie.com/rss". You can seach for other podcasts by searching one of the directories listed under Resources. If you have iTunes, it's even easier. Just click here to go to the More Hip Than Hippie page in iTunes and press the "Subscribe" button. (it's free!)

    

3. Listen to Your Podcasts
   You can listen to your podcasts right on your desktop with any mp3 software (such as Windows Media Player, etc.). You can also load it on your iPod or other mp3 player and take it with you. It's all flexible. You can listen to your favorite shows whenever you like.

Podcatchers
• iTunes: (Windows & Mac)
• iPodder: (Windows & Mac)
• iPodderx: (Mac)
• PlayPod: (Mac)

Podcast Directories
• PodcastAlley.com
• Podcast.net
• ipodder.org
• PodcastPickle.com

Podcast Information
• PodcastNews.com
• Tidbits.com