I discovered podcasts when I bought my first iPod. I was dizzy with possibility while exploring iTunes and found the wealth of music, audiobooks and podcasts. My car ride will never be the same!
I do regularly subscribe to a few podcasts, but my favorite are those that showcase discussions and back and forth. My first and favorite podcast was "Pop Trash Radio", which was essentially two friends gossipping about celebrity news and random current events. "Pop Trash Radio" was the radio show that would never make it on the air at a major radio station, but that I found much more entertaining than any morning show I've ever heard.
Like many of the multimedia outlets we've explored in class, podcasting gives a voice to the millions of individuals that are looking for a way to share what they love, what they are passionate about, and what moves them. It never ceases to amaze me how many different podcasts there are; there is literally something for everyone!
The other very nice thing about podcasts is that they are mostly free, unlike audiobooks, which can be very expensive. I am very cautious about the audiobooks I buy, but I can try a podcast with no risk and no commitment. If I hate it, there's always the off button! For me, podcasts are a great option for entertainment or learning.
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You make some valid points about podcasts. I had not thought about their overall inexpensiveness in relation to other media from the consumer standpoint. I know that in "Podcasts for Dummies" it was mentioned that they are relatively inexpensive to create but had not considered the other side of that. Nice post....although I'm still not sold on podcasts.
ReplyDeleteI like the point you've made about them being mostly free with no risk or commitment. I had not looked at podcasts this way. Thanks for your insight!
ReplyDeleteThey're free and they're probably every bit as newsworthy as anything else. I think that makes them a good deal! I want to find one that I get hooked on....just because!
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