How to find a client, download the podcast and use an MP3 player.
Steps
Step 1. Find a podcast you like
One of the main sites is https://www.podcastalley.com. You can select from the topic, etc. Note the link to their feed.
Step 2. Use a download program like Juice (it's free
).
Step 3. Use the downloader to download your podcast
On the Subscriptions tab, click the green "+" symbol. Another window will open and you will be asked for the podcast URL, which usually ends in *.xml. It is better if you cut and paste so as not to make mistakes.
Step 4. Click on the button on the far left that looks like two spiral arrows into each other
This will tell the client to check the feed to download new podcasts. Podcasts will be stored in the "\ Documents / Received Podcasts" directory.
Step 5. Each MP3 player is compatible with a podcast
Most MP3 players will behave like a thumb drive; in other words, you will need to connect it via a USB cable and open it under "My Computer" like a normal drive. From there, you can drag and drop podcasts to the player. For readers with proprietary software, you will need to consult the manual. IPods generally do not act like a flash drive: you will need to use the iPod software to transfer the files (iTunes, Songbird, Floola, etc.).
Advice
- Some electronics stores sell extremely cheap FM transmitters. They plug into your MP3 player's headphone jack and stream to your car stereo!
- Podcasts generally have 32k sound quality. It's very similar to AM radio, and in the space of five songs, you should be able to easily adjust to a one-hour podcast.
- Being in *.mp3 format, the podcast can also be heard on your computer or you can burn it to a CD.
- Podcasts are always in *.mp3 format, which is why they are compatible with all players.