What is Podcasting?

It occurred to me, that many people do not know what podcasting is. So when I get all excited on my blog and say, I can't wait till my podcast is ready, their response-What is a podcast? Interesting! I assumed that bloggers knew what podcasts are, but that is not the case. Actually until my friend introduced me to them, I had no idea what podcasting or blogging was. And now, I am addicted and I am trying to get him excited about it like he once was. Hey, I need a partner in crime here!

So, my definition (you can go to Wikopedia for a full in depth version) is that is it like a radio show. The difference is most of the shows are done by every day people on very specific topics. There are podcasts on wines, movie reviews, computer technology, music shows, Independent artist shows, learning languages, couples just BSing about their life, transvestites, Violet Blue sex specialist has one and the most famous is Adam Curry, Daily Source Code. Whatever turns you on, there is a podcast for (or one in the works or you can start it).

It can be as simple as turning on your microphone and ranting. A funny one is some guys who during their podcast, they incorporate the tasting of different beers. Some are bizarre, some are funny, some are serious and some are just so damn boring. But what ever floats your boat.

Now the broadcast actually is in MP3 form so what does that mean? You can listen to it on your computer, Ipod, handheld, MP3 player. So if you are a mobile person, this is great. No more looking for a radio station, no more looking for something you like on the radio, now you can get entertainment (what you enjoy) right on your Ipod. You subscribe to the show and then when you plug in your Ipod, it automatically loads down any new shows. Is it cool? Absolutely. If you go through blogs you will see some podcasts. Usually a podcast has a blog to go along with it to list what is on it.

So if you want more information, I am going to list some podcast directories for you to take a look. Guaranteed, you'll find something you love. Of course, once my promo is ready, I hope you will subscribe to mine! If anything, I should entertain you with my warped outlook on the world. So do you get it? Did I explain the basics of podcasting? Okay, back to producing my promo. It's almost ready.

I'm trying to get my friend Chris to help me with the mixing. The music sounds like crap on my podcast so I want him to make the changes. I did something that most people in podcasting don't do...I did the promo without editing. Not because I am so good mind you, because I don't know how to edit so I did 30 takes. I lost my voice that day but hey this Inept Podcaster got her promo done. See where there is a will, there is a way!!