What is a podcast?
A podcast is like a radio show, but one you can listen to any time you like. The term podcasting does derive its name from Apple's iPod, but you don't need to use an iPod to listen to a podcast. Listeners subscribe to a podcast and automatically receive new audio-shows, listening at their convenience. Shows can be played with a computer, iPod, or any MP3 player.

A Podcast is published on a subscription (usually free) basis and the content is automatically downloaded onto the subscribing computer. When the publisher updates the podcast with a new episode, the subscription is updated and the new episode is automatically downloaded through the podcast onto all subscribing computers. This allows subscribers to receive content directly from the publisher automatically.

Do I need an iPod to listen?
No you don't need an iPod. Shows can be played with a computer, iPod, or any other MP3 player.

What is there to listen to?
There are tens of thousands of podcasts being produced, in interests such as music, enterainment news, technology, poetry, gardening, pregnancy, child-rearing, sports, and many more. If you have a hobby or interest, chances are there are podcasts talking about it! You can start by subscribing to our Scouting podcast by clicking the icon on this page.

How do I subscribe to a podcast?
To subscribe to the CPC Scouting Podcast, just click the icon on this page. There are numerous other ways to search for and subscribe to podcasts:

Itunes: If you are an iTunes user, you can subscribe to a podcast through the iTunes store.

Browsers: If you use Internet Exlorer 7, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari, you can subscribe to the podcast feed using your browser. The feed will be saved in your favorites folder, and whenever you would like to access the podcast or its contents, you will be able to find it in your saved favorites list.

Feed Readers: If you are using an older browser that does not recognize the podcast or RSS feed correctly, you can download a program called a Feed Reader. A feed reader allows you to save your subscribed podcast or RSS feeds, and whenever you open the program it will automatically download any new content that has been published. Some readers require purchase; other can be found online for free.

Commonly Used Feed Readers:

Podcast Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting
http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/203/what-is-a-podcast/
http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/podcasts.html