What is a podcast?
A podcast is a multimedia file made available over the Internet for
download and playback on your computer, iPod, or any mp3 player. They
are free, and once downloaded can be played anytime without an Internet
connection. When you subscribe to a podcast, you can
have episodes downloaded for you automatically by iTunes, Juice
(formerly iPodder), or other "podcatching" software.
What is iTunes?
iTunes is a program that manages, organizes and plays audio and video
files. iTunes will "sync" your iPod, so that you can take your files
with you to be played anytime, or it can play the files right on your
computer without an iPod at all. iTunes is free to download from Apple
by
clicking here.
Do I have to use iTunes to subscribe?
No, you can use any "podcatching" program. Another popular program
called Juice (formerly iPodder) can be used in the same way with an
iPod, Zune, or other portable digital media player. Juice is free to
download by
clicking here.
How do I download a podcast?
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If you use iTunes, simply click on the iTunes
button to subscribe to the podcast you want. After that, iTunes
will automatically update with new episodes. You can play the
episodes right on your computer, or connect to your iPod and
iTunes will automatically download the episodes so you can take
them with you to play anytime.
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If you use Juice (formerly iPodder), copy the
URL for the podcast you want. In Juice, click on
Tools > Add a Feed, and paste the URL in.
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You can also play the podcast right on your computer by clicking
on the RSS feed link and selecting an episode. Your computer's
default mp3/mp4 program will automatically open.
Are Harvest podcasts free?
YES! These free podcasts and
archived webcasts
are made possible by
Harvest Partners–helping people everywhere Know
God through new media. Become a Harvest Partner
here.
