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101 and 2.0: Podcast Basics

January 15, 2025 · 20 min

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Let’s talk about some very basic terminology around podcasting that will be beneficial as you progress through this podcast series.


Podcasting 2.0 enhances the listener's experience through innovative features. Dave Jackson, a veteran in the podcasting world, discusses these advancements that bring more power to the listener.

  • What is a podcast app/listener app?
  • What’s the difference between a podcast app and a podcast player?
  • What is a modern/Podcasting 2.0 podcast app?
  • What is a hosting company/media host?
  • How do I get an RSS feed?
  • Do I as a podcaster have to do anything special to have my show available in modern podcast apps?
  • What is the Podcast Index and why is it good?
  • Who’s coming up with these new ideas for podcasting and how do they get implemented?


Resources

Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting

Podcastindex.org

Newpodcasts.com

Podcasting2.org


Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcasting


Disclaimer

Things change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of time of episode release.


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