Podcasting Basics

What is podcasting?
Podcasting is a web-based broadcast medium that makes listening to your favorite exercise routine, interview or music while you are on – the – go a lot easier. A Podcast is an audio file that you can listen to online, or download onto your computer, iPod or MP3 player.

Do I need an iPod or MP3 player to play podcasts?
No, you can stream the podcast online or download it to listen through your computer without an iPod.

Do I have to pay for Lighten the Load podcast?
Lighten the Load podcasts are completely free.

PodCasts How-To

• If you want to listen to the podcast in a Streaming format, just click on the link and then click on the middle arrow which is the play button on the player.
• If you want to Download the file for your MP3 player, right click on the link next to "Direct Download" (for Mac users, hold down the command/apple key) and select "Save link as", "Save target as" or "Save as" depending on your browser.