Comments on: Podcasting FAQ or Podcasting for Dummies

By: Shana Ting Lipton

Shana Ting Lipton — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:18:29 +0000

I actually have a question about podcasting. I already have a blog (that’s attached to my web site via the URL name and “/blog”). I want to create podcast versions of my entries but I DO NOT want to create a micro-site. Is it possible to have my podcasts available as icon/buttons on my blog page (and still run them through an aggregator) or do I have to create a micro-site?

By: anthony

anthony — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 21:00:24 +0000

What software or documentation do I need to learn to do podcast. I am currently listening to some podcast but would like to learn how to podcast myself

By: Cameron Reilly

Cameron Reilly — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:10:42 +0000

Hey Russell, don’t feel bad, most of the world still hadn’t cottoned on. An hour long MP3 will take up about 20 - 25 Mb. So unless you’ve got a healthy broadband account, i wouldn’t recommend it. But many people around the world now have access to cost-viable broadband, and we’re obviously betting that the trend continues! Let me know if there is anything else we can answer for you!

By: Russell Caird

Russell Caird — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 04:42:34 +0000

Given the data of this response I am clearly a “dummy” as I have only just “got on” this bandwagon! Assuming feedback is still relevant - good explanation … but as a dummy I am uncertain as to whether media file type impacts on size of download and/or memory use etc - . Is MP3 the most efficient and can I by subscribing devour all my (still expensive) ISP bandwidth allocatio- without knowing it

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:28:05 +0000

To make it even easier to subscribe, some “podcatchers” provide drag and drop capability, allowing you to drag the URL from a browser into the aggregrator. I know that Doppler provides this feature and I use it quite often as it save typing or extra clicks!

As far as the beer; I’ll pass on that if you mates allow a semi-shameless plug. Here’s an article written at the dawn of the podasting age that helps explain how to “podcatch” (i.e.: subscribe to podcasts) and how to easily synch your content to a Windows Mobile device: http://www.pocketpcmag.com/_archives/Feb05/podcasting.aspx

By: Raduza

Raduza — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 14:28:31 +0000

Looks good, although you might want to throw in a few screenshots to make things even easier. Creating a PCN OPML file that can be imported into Doppler would be even easier, and while we’re at it, have you considered a PCN-branded version of a podcatcher (a la Paris)?
R

By: tonygoodson

tonygoodson — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 09:31:15 +0000

You don’t have to Podcatch to listen to MP3s

I think Mick and Cameron are missing a trick in explaining Podcasting.

By: Ian

Ian — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 07:43:28 +0000

Good guide, its a pity there is no Subto://xxxxx type link in Internet Explorer, then you would only need to click on the the button to add it to your app that handles Subto.
Anyway I think the guide is nice and simple, I am going to pass it to a guy that works for me that doesn’t know how to listen podcast (but knows what they are) and see if he can get setup just from the guide.
Maybe it should also point out that you can listen to a show just by clicking on the mp3 link in the show blog entry?
I think your right in recomending Doppler.
Next week I should have my RSS Reader for Windows Media Center ready which adds a Play Podcast button when it detects an enclosure in a blog entry, so that makes it very simple to listen to a show

Good Guide!

Ian

By: mike seyfang

mike seyfang — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 23:58:25 +0000

Heres a question:
How do I direct my friends to ’subscribe’ to ALL of your shows?
(cos thats what Ive been trying to do lately)
Fang
Mike Seyfang

p.s. I will read the entire post and look for more beer-worthy feedback later