How to Create a Podcast?

Good afternoon! You are listening to My Web 2 Learn with Ilona. Today is October 16, 2009 Today we’ll talk about how to create a podcast.  Last time we talked about how to subscribe to podcasts using RSS feeds and how to listen to them in a podcatcher program, such as iTunes or Google.  Earlier we discussed the origin of the word “podcast”, which is put together from the words iPod and broadcast. We also mentioned that podcast can be described as people’s radio on the web. We can also view it as automated audio file delivery.  So if you want to create your own podcast, you basically need three things: 1.      a pre-recorded audio file 2.      a server to host your audio, and 3.      RSS feed, which your listeners need to subscribe to your programming.  First record your voice. One way of doing it is using your computer with a microphone and audio recording/editing software, such as the free Audacity program which you can download from audacity.sourceforge.net. When you finished recording and editing your file, save it in MP3 format. Next you need to upload your audio file to a server with RSS feed support. The easiest way of starting a podcast is choosing a free podcast hosting service with some limitations, such as mypodcast.com. They provide an easy to use interface. You can become a podcaster overnight. Update your program regularly to keep your audience coming back. If you are a programmer type of person, you can host your podcast on your own website. But let’s talk about that next time.  Remember. Podcast can make you learn better. Goodbye.