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A podcast is a pre-recorded audio file which is available over the itnernet for people to download. Podcasts are commonly used to share information and media between people. Most often, a podcast will be geared towards a single subject and will strive to gain and keep a listener’s attention.

Creating an effective podcast can be done with various easily used software tools. If you wish to stream the audio directly to a program on your computer, a microphone with a USB drive or other computer input will be needed. A quick search on recording software can help you find a program which will fit your needs for recording, and many of them are free.

Once you have created your podcast and it is saved as an .mp3 or something of the like, you must find a way to distribute it. Creating your own website – or even just your own blog page through another domain – can effectively give you your own space on the internet. You can also use p2p or other software to help distribute it. The more places your audio is available, the more widely listened to it becomes. Similarly, a podcast with a reputation will become more popular, so keep creating and watch your podcast grow.

The audio itself is up to you. When deciding what to make your podcast about, consider what your interests are and what is socially popular. A podcast can be as subject specific or as general as you want it to be. Podcasts are a great medium for not only attaining information, but also an opinion. You will gain more listeners if they like what you’re talking about as well as if they like you. Offering unique content with a unique perspective will single you out from the crowd and help your podcast grow.