Hi there folks!
It's OLLie, back again with another morsel of info for all of you out there in OLLieVille.
It's no secret that I'm a podcast addict. I love 'em. For any mood you're in, chances are there's a podcast out there made for you. And if you're somebody who thinks you have something to say that others would be interested in, its getting easier than ever to create your own podcast for the web.
I’ve written in the past about iTunesU (for more educational pursuits) or basic iTunes (for finding general podcasts on a wide variety of topics) and even TalkShoe (for interactive podcasts). My latest finding that I’m obsessed about is BlogTalkRadio.
What is BlogTalkRadio you may ask?
Well, it’s a madhouse! Think of several different online radio stations live on the air at any given time, all accessible through one site. At first, it’s overwhelming, but you soon learn your way around their site. Once you find your favorites, you can sign up for the RSS feed.
For you educators out there, there are educational shows/“channels”—or wouldn’t it be fun for your class to put together a show for a project?
The sign-up is free. There’s no software to download (unlike TalkShoe and other similar programs). The site offers a chat feature that allows people to call into your show so that you can take questions on the air (if you choose). If you have a website, you can provide the show’s flash player on your site or buttons that lead to your show on the BlogTalkRadio site. There’s also a show archive along with a blog area (and other widgets) that you can use! “Friends” can also sign up on your show page, so you can see who your regular listeners are. The only drawback that I can see is that there are ads placed in the area of the site that they place your show in—however, this is the trade-off for the service being free (they have to make money somehow).
Sound interesting? Check it out! Maybe I’ll see you online…
This is OLLie, signing off…
Happy Surfing!