Podcasts aren’t radio stations at all, of course. They’re recorded audio programs of fixed lengths, available as files that can be downloaded to a computer or a portable audio device. In many cases they can be listened to on-demand online as if they were live.

Many broadcast radio stations make podcasts of their popular programs, music and talk. TV channels, newspapers, other media organizations and individuals everywhere offer podcasts. Their similarity in content to Internet radio stations makes it worth including some podcast resources here.

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• The Financial Aid Podcast with Christopher Penn [iTunes one-click]

Radio K.A.L.- As in Kal-El, last son of Krypton. Hosted by Steve Younis and Neal Bailey, this podcast features all the latest Superman news and an old-fashioned radio serial, starring The Man of Steel.




iTunes
There’s really no reason not to download Apple’s iTunes, free software that lets you search and subscribe to the biggest collection of free podcasts. Most are available in MP3 format, so they can be transferred to a wide variety of digital players.


NPR
No radio organization offers more free podcasts of its programs than NPR, and here’s where they are.



Audible
This pay-for-downloads service is where radio stations put the shows people will pay to download. NPR programs including This American Life, Car Talk, and Marketplace are here. Too sophisticated? They also have Opie & Anthony.

Pluggd
An easy to use site with a large, searchable directory of podcasts. Allows users to subscribe to podcasts they like, bookmark a podcast when browsing other Web sites, and easily listen to podcasts online without having to download podcast files.

PickStation
A collaborative music podcast where users submit and vote for tracks. You can podcast popular tracks, incoming tracks, or any users submissions. You can even place your personal music podcast on your website or blog as a flash widget.


See also:

• A Web FM Primer
• Creating Your Own Web Radio
• Gadgets and Hardware
• Stations: Online-Only
• Stations: Terrestrial
• Tips and Tricks