Podcasting Blog
Voice Over Training
5/10/2008
One of the obvious aspects of podcasting is using your voice. And using it properly. If you’re looking for some more information about how to improve your voice technique in your podcast, I’d suggest checking out the Voice Over Experts Podcast from Voices.com.
Audacity Updated
5/09/2008
The very popular among podcasters audio recording application, Audacity has received an update. Podcasting News has a full rundown of the changes, including many bug fixes. It is nice to see some interface fixes, too, as I’ve felt Audacity has always suffered on the UI side.
Got a Podcaster Birthday Coming Up?
2/14/2008
Don’t forget that I’ve put together the finest collection of gifts for your favorite podcasting friend, family member, neighbor, or stranger! This isn’t just a list for holiday gifts, but great to find something to buy for a birthday gift or something for yourself, too. Filled with books, hardware and more, the store is broken out into … Continue reading ยป
The Monitor
A list of the better podcasts and why.
Stephen Fry’s Podgrams
A new podcast by British actor and comedian Stephen Fry has so far covered everything from banter about his broken arm to in-depth quotes and analysis from Oscar Wilde about wallpaper and the American psyche. It’s a truly brilliant podcast and I hope he continues the series.
The Bugle
The Bugle is published by The Times Online and features funny men John Oliver (from The Daily Show) and Andy Zaltzman. I listened to it for the first time today during a Mother’s Day roadtrip. It was so funny, it almost became dangerous for driving. If you generally like British humor (who doesn’t?!) and you enjoy John Oliver on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, give this podcast a listen. Note that the topics covered and language used isn’t necessarily safe for work or young children.
Sesame Street Podcast
A new video podcast from Sesame Street brought to you by the letter “P” and “sunny days.”
The Itinerant Angler Podcast
Part of writer/photographer Zach Matthews’ website, each podcast offers a interview with well-known or expert fisherman from across the US and around the world.
Business English Podcast
This podcast is aimed at the business traveler looking for some extra help in English language skills. Published weekly, the Business English Podcast teaches idioms, useful phrases and other vocabulary that will help non-native speakers better communicate in an English-speaking business environment.
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Podcast Free America is dedicated to publishing authoritative information on podcasting for people of all technical levels. Whether a geek or computer shy, Podcast Free America has information that you can use to learn more about podcasting.
The name Podcast Free America is a play on the pirate radio station Radio Free America, which was a rebellion against the FCC and its control of the radio waves, as well as Radio Free Europe, which is a pro-democracy organization that was particulary active in the cold war era. Podcast Free America is not about freeing America of podcasts, but freeing podcasts from only the technical circles, therefore promoting them to people of all technical levels.
Who's behind the site?
The website was started by Ryan Irelan. He is a podcasting author, consultant and speaker. Ryan's interest in podcasting came about from his brief experience as a freelance sound engineer and some formal audio training during his undergraduate years in college. His fascination with audio and radio (particulary AM) has been around since childhood. Podcasting is the perfect mix of technology and passion and that drives him to help others - individuals, businesses and organizations - to evaluate how podcasting can help them.
To contact Ryan about podcasting and how you can get started, email him and he'd be glad to help.