Podcasts
A podcast is a digital recording of a broadcast, lecture or similar, made available on the internet for downloading to a computer. Once on your computer, you can play podcasts directly or transfer them to an mp3 player, such as an iPod. What makes podcasts really special is that they are grouped into channels (just like radio shows appear on a radio station's channel).
It's easy to subscribe to podcast channels and once subscribed, your computer will begin automatically check back to see if new podcasts are available and download them for you if they are. No need to keep checking back to see if updates are available.
Do I need an iPod to Listen To Podcasts?
No. Any software, portable audio player, mobile phone or other gadget capable of playing mp3 audio files can also play podcasts.
The name "Podcasting" is a combination of "iPod" and "broadcasting", from the fact that the Apple iPod is a popular player for the mp3 audio files used in podcasting.
How to Subscribe
First you'll need a podcatcher. This is the programme that does the downloading and automatic checking for updates. Most people use iTunes but there are lots of other options available.
Then you then need to add the channel's information to your podcatcher. To do this copy the channel link from the list below, then paste it into your podcatcher.
Guildford College podcasts are based on news, open days and public lectures. They are available as a downloadable MP3 file or can be accessed directly from this page.
Where you paste the link depends on your podcatcher. Juice users should go to Tools » Add A Feed, while in iTunes, go to Advanced » Subscribe To Podcast.
That's it. You're subscribed. New podcasts will automatically appear on your computer as they become available.
Guildford College Podcasts
To subscribe to the Guildford College podcasts, use this link:
View all Guildford College podcasts|
Podcatchers
The following podcatchers are all free: Doppler Radio, Juice, iTunes, Nimiq.
Recommendations: Juice is simple to use, runs on even slow computers and allows you to play your downloaded podcasts in whichever mp3 software you like (such as Windows Media Player, WinAmp or even iTunes) Or, for a fully integrated media player and podcatcher, we recommend iTunes from Apple. Both are free and available for either Mac and PC.
Terms and Conditions
You may not copy, reproduce, edit, adapt, alter, republish, post, broadcast, transmit, make available to the public, or otherwise use this audio or video in any way except for your own personal, non-commercial use. Guildford College will not be liable for any loss or damage which you may suffer as a result of or connected with the download or use of this file.