Broadcast your message with a podcast ...

Podcasts are quickly becoming the way to broadcast your message across the Internet! More than 10 million people like you are already downloading and listening to podcasts, and the number of podcasts available on the 'Net is growing daily.

What is a podcast?

Podcasting derives from combining the words iPod® and broadcasting. A podcast is a way to broadcast multimedia files - audio or video - over the Internet for playback on mobile devices (ex. MP3 players) and personal computers. The host of a podcast is the "podcaster." Podcasting allows the podcaster to create a broadcast about a subject of interest to him/her and their subscribers. Subscribers are then able to listen to the podcast, how, when and where they want.

What is a subscription/feed/RSS?

In relation to podcasting, you can subscribe to a podcast, or radio show, so that you automatically download new episodes when they become available. You subscribe to the podcast through a feed, which delivers the information. RSS is a type of feed.

How do I get started?

When you are ready to create your first podcast, Old Stray Cat Productions will provide you with access to the required software for your computer. You will also need a microphone.

Once you have made your recording, Old Stray Cat Productions will:

• Publishes your podcasts to your web site by uploading your audio and video files
• Generates and publishes RSS feeds for iTunes and other directories
• Notifies podcast directories, including iTunes and Yahoo!, when your new podcasts are available.
• Provides you with site statistics to help you find subscriber numbers, average bandwidth, disk space utilization and more.