Migalhas International Podcast Series
Regularly scheduled podcasts enhance some of our most popular features with additional analysis and insight.
Podcast 101 - The lowdown on podcasting
Now it's a lot easier to listen than it is to send your own audio programs into cyberspace. But stay tuned -- this party's just getting started.
What is Podcasting?
Podcasting is a way to receive audio files over the Internet. Many content providers, including Migalhas, offer podcast feeds at no cost. These feeds deliver audio broadcasts to your computer. You can listen to these files on your computer or load them on your MP3 player and take them with you.
Get started
All you need to get started is a podcatcher (podcasting software). Once you download and install the software, subscribe to one of Migalhas' podcast feeds by copying and pasting the url in the subscribe roll-over to the appropriate section of your podcatcher. The podcatcher will automatically check for updates and download the files to your computer so you can load them on your MP3 player.
First and foremost a Podcast is an MP3 file and all you need to play it is an MP3 player. There are several MP3 players out there. With the help of FREE software such as:
You are already able to listen to a Podcast. You only need an iPod or other Mobile MP3 Player if you want to listen to a podcast while you are working out, driving to work or taking the dog for a walk...
Listen now
To listen to a podcast episode either click on the orange icon above the program you wish to listen to or select 'Listen' next to the episode you would like to hear.