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What Is a Podcast? Audio Show Basics Explained
In brief
A podcast is an on-demand audio (or video) show distributed in episodes online. Creators publish via hosting platforms; listeners use apps such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and others.
A podcast is an on-demand audio (or video) show distributed in episodes online. Creators publish via hosting platforms; listeners use apps such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and others.
Free vs paid?
Many shows are free with optional subscriptions or bonus feeds.
How to start one?
Needs hosting, RSS and legal clearances — beyond this basics page.
Related Spotify?
See why-is-spotify-so-popular.
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