What is a podcast?

Do I need an iPod?

No!  You can listen to the podcast right on your computer using Windows Media Player,  RealPlayer, or any program that will play MP3 files.  You probably already have one of these installed on your computer if you've listened to audio before, if not, download for free using the links above.

You can also download it to any brand of MP3 player and listen on the go, in the car, while you work out, on the bus, wherever! (Some people have even been known to download the podcasts, burn them to CD and play them in their car stereo, home stereo or portable CD player.)

Who podcasts?

Spring Lake District Library and many others!  Selected library programs will be offered as podcasts. OPAL (Online Programming for All Libraries) also offers audio content as podcasts. 

Are you a fan of NPR, but can’t always listen to your favorite shows when they’re on?  Why not listen to the NPR podcast when it’s convenient for you!  

Want to listen to Ebert & Roeper’s movie reviews? They podcast too! 

Even the White House is in on the action! The President’s weekly radio address is available as a podcast. 

Several websites offer directories of podcasts. 
You can look for some at: 
Podcast411
Podcast Alley
Yahoo! Podcasts
LearnOutLoud.com
and iTunes store

Why is the library podcasting some of their programs?

How do I get podcasts?

What is a "podcatcher"?

A podcatcher is software that allows you to subscribe to your favorite podcasts using their RSS feed.  When new content or episodes are available, your podcatcher will automatically download them for you, and then you’re ready to listen to them on your computer or transfer them to your MP3 player!  

Popular podcatchers include:
Juice (formerly called iPodder) for Windows, Mac or Linux
Odeo
FeedDemon for Windows
Yahoo! Podcasts
iTunes

What does it cost to download or listen to a podcast?

Where do I get SLDL Podcasts? 

Check out our podcast library, or click on .

SLDL Podcast Feed