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Podcasting is a way to distribute audio files1 through the internet. With the right app you can listen to your favourite audio book, audio drama, interview or radio show whenever you want. On demand. On your way to work, in the subway, in your car or at home while cleaning your apartment.
And the best thing about it: most apps download the files and let you listen to them even when you don't have a good internet connection on your phone. For example in the subway.
1) Also video files and other content, but let's focus on the audio part.
Everything. From award winning radio shows like This American Life to comedy podcasts like WTF with Marc Maron. Or even science fiction audio plays from the 50s.
Most podcasting apps have a list of most favourite Podcasts. Scroll through it and pick a few. Or you can search for your favourite radio shows. Or ask your friends. If you would ask me, I would highly recommend Serial.
The first thing would be to install a podcast client (a Podcatcher). There are several options out there, for example AntennaPod for Android, Overcast for iOS. More apps can be found in this list.
After you installed it, you need to add Podcasts. There are two ways to do ti:
- With the search feature within the app. This is the most comfortable way.
- Add a Podcast manually. Go to the page of the podcast, search for the "Feed URL", copy that URL and add it in your app. That URL is used by your app to download the episodes.
Now the client will download the episode list and you can usually select the episodes you want to download. After the downlaod you can start listening to them whenever you want.
And now: happy listening!