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What is a podcast?

Undefined key 'A podcast is a collection of audio files that anyone can listen to and subscribe to. You can decide when and where you want to hear the audio file. It is important that the audio files are integrated into an RSS feed. This feed contains all important additional information and is automatically updated as soon as a new episode or edition is published.,Most of the time, new episodes of a podcast appear at regular intervals. Some podcasts are built in series, so you start with the first episode and follow a story from beginning to end over several episodes. Just like a series

What kind of podcasts are there?

Undefined key 'The variety of topics in podcasts is practically unlimited. There is at least one podcast anywhere in the world on any topic. The spectrum ranges from adventure, travel to science, from football and sport to unusual hobbies, love and sex, news and drunk conversations on philosophy and case law to the craziest facts from zoology. Since it is relatively easy to start a podcast, many people share their special interests or expertise in their own podcasts.,There are many formats that consciously rely on well-founded information, news or real stories. The American podcast “Seria

Where can you listen to podcasts?

Undefined key 'You can listen to podcasts anywhere. Depending on how you want to listen to it. For example, with a smartphone and the right app or simply via the browser of your computer.,You can either stream a podcast episode directly or download it in advance. The podcast download is particularly useful if you want to listen to podcasts in places with poor internet connection. For example on the way to work, by train or car.,At the beginning of the first podcast boom (2005 - 2007) it was absolutely necessary to download new episodes to one's own MP3 player because smartphones and

How can you listen to podcasts?

Undefined key 'The best way to listen to podcasts is with a podcast app on your smartphone. Here you can search for your favorite podcasts and easily listen to them.,Most apps also offer the option of subscribing to a podcast for free. You will then be notified as soon as a new episode is available for you.,To listen to a podcast you need an internet connection. Either to stream the episode directly or to download the episode via WiFi so that you can then listen to it offline.,The most popular podcast apps are Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and GetPodcast.'

Are podcasts free?

Undefined key 'The vast majority of podcasts are available for free. Many podcasts are funded through advertising or voluntary donations. There are also many formats offered by radio stations.,Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) in the USA is also a large provider of various podcasts. These podcasts are then financed through the broadcasting fee. ,There are also exclusive podcasts often called Originals. Some are only available on certain platforms that you can only use with a paid subscription.,You should, of course, bear in mind that podcasts are downloaded over the Internet and accordin

How do I find podcasts?

Undefined key 'To find the right podcasts, a podcast directory with a comprehensive selection and a clear search function will help you.,If you know exactly which podcast you want to listen to, all you have to do is enter the name in the search of a podcast app or podcast website. Filter functions are particularly helpful, which you can refine the search results to specific languages, categories or publication date of the episodes.,If you don't know exactly what you want to hear, you can search for particular popular content on many platforms using categories or toplists.'

Why is podcast called podcast? What does podcast mean?

Undefined key 'The name podcast is derived from Apple's famous MP3 player “iPod” and the English word “broadcast”. The iPod was particularly popular in the early 2000s until the proliferation of smartphones. It was populated with music files and podcast episodes via the iTunes software.,“Broadcast” means something like transmission. The idea was that everyone could have their own broadcast in the form of an MP3 file for all iPods. The listeners could then download the individual episodes via iTunes and transfer them to their iPod. ,Then as now, the individual episodes were organized

How can I listen to podcasts offline?

Undefined key 'To be able to listen to your podcast without an internet connection you have to download the episode beforehand. Most popular podcast apps for iOS and Android, smartphones and tablets offer this function. ,The GetPodcast app offers the practical function of automatically downloading new episodes of your favorite podcasts as soon as there is a WiFi connection.'