Podcasting

Podcasts, as many of you know, are methods of sharing audible content, allowing users to listen to the sound bites when they want, where they want, and on whatever device they want, be it their iPhone, iPod, or computer. (Yes, clearly Apple has its ‘pod’ inside the title of this medium, and that is not an accident. Apple holds about 80% of the mp3 player market, and iPods were – and still are – the easiest way to enjoy podcasts when this name was created.) What makes a podcast a podcast is that you can subscribe to the audio files, just like you can subscribe to this blog! Here’s a quick summary ‘in Plain English.’ I love all of these ‘in Plain English’ YouTube videos, they describe just about everything on the internet such as Twitter and Wikis so quickly yet comprehensively – seriously, go check them out if you are lacking in Journalism 2.0 knowledge.

I haven’t really explored the iTunes section for Podcasts before, but I am glad I did. Mod-TV, Style.com, Victoria’s Secret, ASOS, and The Style Network are constantly adding new free podcasts and are good sources for behind the scenes information at fashion shows, make-up tips, and much more. Victoria’s Secret provides little clips on how their models prepare runway-ready bodies and sneak-peak views of dress rehearsals for their upcoming fashion show airing Tuesday the 29th on CBS.

Podcasts are quick and to-the-point, giving you nice tidbits of information to absorb on a train ride to work or in a doctor’s waiting room. To increase your tech-savviness check out these tips for podcast fans from Apple, or the best podcast directory.

Stay tuned for my next post on geek-chic gifts, and other great holiday present finds.