Getting started with podcasts in iTunes
By Donald Bell on 27 April 2009
I love podcasts. Not a day goes by that you won't catch me listening to a favourite episode on the commute to and from work. Podcasts make me smarter, they make me laugh, and some podcasts have even made me cry. And the most shocking thing about podcasts? They're free! Some of the best entertainment and journalism in the world is free for the taking, instantly available, and ready to take on the go.
Why is it, then, that so many people are still in the dark when it comes to podcasts? What kind of world are we living in where our current Twitter hysteria has reached the likes of Regis Philbin and Oprah, but a technology like podcasting that can deliver university lectures to anyone with an internet connection still can't break through to the mainstream? It's madness, I tell you.
To be fair, part of the problem is that podcast nerds like myself don't do enough evangelism around podcasts. So, to get the ball rolling and help demystify things, I've created this video and slideshow tutorial on the basics of subscribing to podcasts in iTunes. Just like how-to on iTunes playlists, the material here may be second-nature to many of you, but I'll wager that there's someone in your life who could use a little Podcast 101.
With thousands of podcasts available on the internet — CNET Australia's can be found here — there really is something out there for everyone. Maybe all that's needed is a little push.
Browsing podcasts in iTunes
If you're new to the idea of podcasts, or never quite got the hang of them, there's never been a better time to get started. Podcasts are free audio and video broadcasts that you can download from the internet and enjoy on your computer or MP3 player.
Regardless of your skill level, one of the best tools for enjoying podcasts is something you're probably already familiar with: Apple's iTunes software. iTunes makes it easy to browse and download thousands of podcasts, ranging from world news reports to fly fishing tutorials.
Topics: itunes, podcasts, subscribe, podcast
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