How To: Master Podcasting

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how easy is it to podcast?

These instructions merely provide a brief overview of the intricacies of podcasting. Depending on your level of technological acumen, podcasting can either be quite simple or very frustrating.

Since most podcasters attempt to broadcast because they are already familiar with the workings of audio recording software, the process is said to be quite simple. Fortunately, even the novice podcaster can learn the ropes by searching for "podcast tutorial" on Google and sifting through the results.

Once your computer is configured to create a podcast and you've tailored all the software settings to suit your needs, you'll be well-placed to podcast as much as you like. All it takes is some initial legwork, and you'll be able to podcast daily if need be.

who can podcast?

Like blogging, podcasting is still considered an amateur medium. Laymen worldwide are podcasting their thoughts and music to anyone who wants to listen. The absence of a regulatory body like the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) means podcasters are free to say whatever they want — curse words, controversial opinions and sexually-explicit material included.

As is the nature of Internet-spawned technology, podcasting is quickly evolving. It is being used for educational purposes, as schools podcast homework assignments, and for religious purposes as well, as an Anglican church in Australia has begun podcasting sermons.

Additionally, news outlets like the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation podcasts news reports at also provides a multitude of podcasts for visitors. Finally, curious surfers will generally find that podcasting is being used as a medium to broadcast music in a more practical and user-friendly way than the current Internet radio format.

what does the future hold?

As podcasting moves from the hands of amateurs to more capable, regulated control, everyone from MTV to CNN will begin using the medium (that is, if they don't by the time this article is published). In addition, audio technology will evolve in order to enhance the quality of podcasting and make broadcasting as easy as possible. Clearly, podcasting is a phenomenon whose potential is not even close to being reached.


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