JumpStart Podcasts
Podcasts are audio files of that you can download and listen to at any time on your computer or portable player. Using free software, you can automatically download the latest audio files and import them into many audio players, including iTunes and Windows Media Player.
Podcasting is using RSS syndication technology for distributing audio content to mobile devices and personal computers. You don't need to purchase an iPod portable player or iTunes (a digital jukebox) to use podcasting.
Here's how easy it is to use:
- First, you'll need to download and install the right software to 'subscribe' to our audio. Some software available includes iPodder, Doppler, iPodderX and Primetime Podcast Receiver. There are many others — search for 'podcast software' or 'media aggregator rss' to find even more options. Many RSS readers that support processing enclosures can be used with this service. Version 4.9 of Apple's iTunes software can subscribe to podcasts without any of theabove programs.
- Once the program is installed, give the program the following feed address: http://www.jumpstartinc.org/content/podcasts/JumpStartPodcast.xml or right-click on the
icon and copy the link location into your podcast software. - In iTunes (version 4.9 or later) you can either drag the RSS podcast button into the program's main window, copy and paste the URL above into the 'subscribe to podcast' box found under the Advanced menu, or subscribe to the JumpStart podcasts through the iTunes Music Store.
- Your podcast software will check to see if we've uploaded new material, and automatically download the files and insert them into your media player software when you are connected to the internet. Most podcast programs will also let you choose to simply place the downloaded files in a folder — a good option if you'd prefer to manage the files yourself.
Audio Players:
- Apple’s iTunes Software: (version 4.9 or later) now adds drag and drop functioning to the already popular audio program.
Podcast Aggregators:
Podcasting News and Directories:
For Additional Information:
- Wikipedia: Podcasting: Encyclopedia entry on podcasting.
- WindowsDevCenter.com: Receive podcasts Using Your PC: tutorial on using Windows Media Player and Doppler to subscribe to podcasts