2.14.2006
Podcasts
And now, a definition for my grandparents and the other people who don't know what a podcast is (from Wikipedia):
"Podcasting is the distribution of audio or video files, such as radio programs or music videos, over the internet using RSS syndication for listening on mobile devices and personal computers. A podcast is a web feed of audio or video files placed on the Internet for anyone to subscribe to, and also the content of that feed. Podcasters' websites also may offer direct download of their files, but the subscription feed of automatically delivered new content is what distinguishes a podcast from a simple download or real-time streaming."
So for those of you without mp3 players, you can still listen to podcasts on your computer. iTunes in particular makes it really easy to look for podcasts online and keep a regular subscription so they just download automatically.
In the last few weeks, I've been discovering podcasts to put on my iPod and listen to when I'm out and about. I'm a fan of Wil Wheaton's blog, and he's made a few podcasts in recent months. I'm most of the way through the fourth and most recent one, and he's a lot of fun to listen to when I'm walking around campus. I also like NPR's Science Friday podcasts, since I'm in class during the SciFri broadcast on our local station and I can download the podcasts whenever I want. What podcasts do the rest of you guys listen to? I'd love suggestions of random people, learning shows, musicians, etc. with good podcasts.
"Podcasting is the distribution of audio or video files, such as radio programs or music videos, over the internet using RSS syndication for listening on mobile devices and personal computers. A podcast is a web feed of audio or video files placed on the Internet for anyone to subscribe to, and also the content of that feed. Podcasters' websites also may offer direct download of their files, but the subscription feed of automatically delivered new content is what distinguishes a podcast from a simple download or real-time streaming."
So for those of you without mp3 players, you can still listen to podcasts on your computer. iTunes in particular makes it really easy to look for podcasts online and keep a regular subscription so they just download automatically.
In the last few weeks, I've been discovering podcasts to put on my iPod and listen to when I'm out and about. I'm a fan of Wil Wheaton's blog, and he's made a few podcasts in recent months. I'm most of the way through the fourth and most recent one, and he's a lot of fun to listen to when I'm walking around campus. I also like NPR's Science Friday podcasts, since I'm in class during the SciFri broadcast on our local station and I can download the podcasts whenever I want. What podcasts do the rest of you guys listen to? I'd love suggestions of random people, learning shows, musicians, etc. with good podcasts.
Labels: listening miscellany
- posted by erica 2/14/2006 05:28:00 PM
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Comments:
Ooo! Ooo! I love podcasts. They are one reason I really knew I needed (well, "needed"--really wanted, at least!) an iPod, because I would download them on my laptop and listen to them driving to visit Steve in Philadelphia. LOL. But anyway, I digress. I love Science Friday, NPR most e-mailed stories, NPR story of the day (though it often overlaps with most e-mailed), NPR Health & Science, NPR On Point with Tom Ashbrook, The Onion podcasts (a recent 55 second short one: Hidden Valley Ranch Bombed By Balsamic Extremists), NOVA ScienceNOW is usually good, occasionally Discovery Channel Features, and....my guilty pleasure...the Lost podcast by the show's creators. :-)
Cool! I listen to so much NPR that there might be some overlap there with what they do on Morning Edition and All Things Considered, but I'll check them out. The Onion sounds like a great place to check... I hadn't even thought of them! And your mention of the Lost podcast reminds me that I heard about one for Family Guy with the show's cast. Thanks, Lauren! =)
I love Science Friday. When we lived in Gibsonville, I would load up on a few podcasts to listen to while mowing the lawn. I am sure that once I start that wonderful task again in the spring I will get back into it. I can't wait to get back in town and check out some of the ones you and Lauren talked about!
Personally I have to say the Strong Bad email podcast is a hoot! If you need a break from scholarly pursuits and just need a good laugh.
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