Mommyfaithe Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 What exactly are they, are they free? Can I download them onto my laptop...and which ones are your favorites? Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Mostly they are free. You can download them to your computer using itunes and then listen to them either on your computer or on a device like an ipod. Here's one to try out: THis American Life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 A podcast can be something like a program from NPR that has already aired (This American Life falls into this category) or it can be a program that is prepared solely for those who choose to download or subscribe. Essentially, Faith, if you wished to pontificate for fifteen or thirty minutes weekly on some subject, you could record your ramblings and make them available to anyone who wants to listen. This wonk is completely addicted to the twice weekly podcasts produced by the Planet Money team at NPR. You can find podcasts on subjects inspirational or entertaining. The BBC and NPR are fairly generous in making content available. I believe that some churches make sermons available via podcasts. Have fun! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Cool....any favorites???? Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I mostly listen to knitting podcasts but if that's not your interest NPR makes Car Talk and Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me available as podcasts also. You can go to iTunes and search on keywords to look at shows that might interest you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Podcasts can be audio or audio/visual. They tend to follow the format of lectures, radio shows, or documentaries. Scientific American has some great ones; 60 second science (& 60 second earth & 60 second psych). NPR has some great ones. This American Life. There are music ones like Woodsongs. GrammarGirl. I suggest these two links to get you started: http://www.socialtimes.com/2009/07/how-to-find-the-best-podcasts/ http://www.podcastawards.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I podcast sermons often - and love it!! If you are interested in sermons I can share a couple of links of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 My daughters loves podcasts particularly ones from How Stuff Works.com and specifically, Stuff from the Science Lab. I have several on my itunes currently that I haven't listened to yet or that I plan on incorporating into school. As I work on next year's lesson plans, I hope to incorporate more of them for my oldest dd for sure. Dd7 doesn't much care for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swirl Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) We like the ones on the Adventures in Odyssey website. Edited March 5, 2011 by Swirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LittleIzumi Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 NPR's Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me is my fav. When I'm preggo I listen to Pregtastic. I also use the foreign language podcasts like Coffee Break French. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I am a podcast junkie :D I listen to these from NPR: Education (weekly snippets) It's All Politics Planet Money Science Friday Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me From APR This American Life From KCRW Le Show And then my true loves, Disney podcasts! A Window to the Magic Be Our Guest BetaMouse Inside the Magic The WDW Radio Show WDW Today My dh listens to The Economist's podcasts, other economy/markets podcasts (he's a Certified Financial Planner), Car Talk, various BBC comedy podcasts, Coffee Break Spanish, Bill Mauer (sp?) etc. Dd16 used to listen to Harry Potter podcasts all the time. Now she gets some fanfiction as podcasts, to listen to at bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I really like Econ Talk by Russ Roberts at George Mason University. Dave Ramsey has the first hour for free with very limited commercials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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