This page highlights a number of resources for you to learn more about creating and finding great podcasts! Enroll in the Audio Development iTech Lab workshop to learn more!

WebsitesShopping for a Microphone?
You have many options that range from $20-100+ dollars.Check out this list for a few suggestions.


Websites/Tools

iTunes
Click this link to download the iTunes application onto your hard drive. This is a free download. iTunes is a "content aggregator" which, basically, is like a jukebox that manages your music and video files. All podcasts you subscribe to trigger iTunes to automatically deliver the most recent episodes to your iTunes library.

PoducateMe
A website that provides practical solutions for podcasting in education. Includes comprehensive information about how to podcast, why to podcast and tools needed to make podcasts a reality.


Audacity
A free, downloadable, easy to use audio recording and editing software available for both PCs and Macs.


Profcast
A software for Macs that costs $29 and allows users to easily record Powerpoint or Keynote presentations with the presenter's voice synched to the slides. EASY to use. Files export directly to MP4 file formats which can be turned into a podcast and played on an iPod.

Snapkast
The equivalent of Profcast but made for PCs. The cost is $99 and it allows users to easily record Powerpoint or Keynote presentations with the presenter's voice synched to the slides. EASY to use. Files export directly to MP4 file formats which can be turned into a podcast and played on an iPod.



Sample Podcasts
These are links to popular podcasts hosted on iTunes. You must have iTunes installed on your computer before attempting to listen to one of these podcasts.

If you do not have iTunes installed on your computer, click here to download it for free. If you already have iTunes installed, follow these simple instructions:
1) Select a podcast topic 2) click on the link 3) accept the request to launch iTunes 4) enjoy the podcast!


Grammar Girl (audio)
Quick and dirty tips for better writing.

This American Life (audio)
Weekly podcast of the award winning radio show "This American Life." First person stories and short fiction pieces that are touching, funny and surprising. Hosted by Ira Glass from WBEZ Chicago Public Radio.

Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story (audio)
Short fiction stories ready by stars of the screen and stage. A co-production of Symphony Space and WNYC, New York Public Radio.

The History of Rome (audio)
A weekly series tracing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

New York Times - The Minimalist - Great Recipes! (video)
A series of beautifully produced video segments illustrating various delicious recipes. Yum!

Beautiful Places (video)
By Tony Farley. Visits to some of the most beautiful places on earth in high definition video...wow!

Hubblecast HD (video)
The latest news about astronomy, space and the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope presented in high definition format. Amazing images!