Chapter 2. Jumping In

OK, so now you know what a podcast is, where it came from, and what sorts of technologies had to come together to make it possible. What's next? Well, you may be champing at the bit to create your own podcast, but before I show you the ropes on that, I suggest that you learn a little more about the podcasting universe in general.

This chapter shows you how to go out and get just the right podcasts for you by examining the various programs that scour the Internet for podcasts of all kinds. This section also touches on podcasting content, resources, commercial podcasting, Internet and traditional radio, and computer and digital music device (MP3 players) podcast players. By the time you finish this chapter, the art of downloading and enjoying podcasts will be second nature.