Podcasting: Do-It-Yourself Guide 1st Edition

by Todd Cochrane (Author)

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Listen up! Podcasting, which has taken the online world by storm, involves recording a broadcast and embedding it in an RSS feed so listeners can download it to their PCs, iPods, MP3 players, or even their cell phones
Written by one of the first and most popular podcasters, this cutting-edge book will have readers not only finding, downloading, and listening to podcasts, but creating and broadcasting their own
Shows how to find podcasts to subscribe to; use podcasting software including ipodder, doppler, and more; create a podcast with just a PC or Mac; or build a professional studio for recording podcasts
Addresses copyright issues and music ownership and offers helpful advice on understanding the "geeky stuff": RSS, XML, and Enclosures
Mainstream media, including MSNBC and Time magazine, have recently started advertising on podcasts

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“…this book will help readers choose software, subscribe to the best podcasts, record a podcast…and more…” (Town Oline.com, 13^th December 2005)

“…worth a look if you’re just starting out…” (iCreate, No 24, 2005)

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It's your show, and you can do what you want

Got something to tell the world? Want unlimited listening options? Podcasting makes it happen. It's the hottest communication trend of the twenty-first century, and one of the first guys to jump on board is ready to get you started. Todd helps you choose software, subscribe to the best podcasts, produce one with equipment you already have, record and distribute your shows—even explore the geeky stuff. Whether you're producing a podcast or listening to one, podcasting puts you in charge.

You're on the air

Everything you need to know about:

Picking a podcatcher
Finding podcasts to subscribe to
Developing your show
Producing a show with gear you already own
Recording your podcast
Selecting a provider
Publishing and distributing
Setting up a studio
Paying the bills
Syndicating with RSS 2.0 and enclosures

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 1st edition (June 10, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764597787
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764597787
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 0.72 x 9.2 inches

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- #34,778 in Computer Science (Books)

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Podcasting The-Do-IT-Yourself Guide by Todd Cochrane

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2005

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The book "Podcasting: Do It Yourself Guide by Todd Cochrane"
is a great book. I wanted to learn how to make MP3's so that I could make some for authors to use to promote their books. This book helped me to accomplish this and sure took the frustration out of my learning experience. I now have my MP3's made and have downloaded them on my computer and am now learning how to use my WS_FTP program so that I can put them on a web-page so people can click on them to listen to.

I am very appreciative and thankful for this great helpful book and I am glad there was a Todd Cochrane out there to write this book as it has been a great help to me. I also want to mention that there is some great links in this book and I have not clicked on any that no longer exists.

Thank you Todd Cochrane I place a high value on this book and will highly recommend it.

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J. David Evans

Busy execs should get a copy.

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2005

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Podcasting is a technology that more of us should be using, but sadly we're not. It's a little like dial-up in 1996: remember Trumpet Winsock? Todd's book goes a long way toward showing you you can quickly participate in podcasting.

For the busy exec or marketing manager this do-it-yourself guide has two benefits. First, (you) don't have time anyway, and this book is a quick read. That's good for you. Second, it shows you step-by-step how to create a low-cost, effective podcast. That's good for your business.

If you're a programmer looking for inner secrets, this book is NOT for you. If however you're part of the other 95% of the business world and would like to find out just how easy it is to get into this new media format, buy it. You won't be dissapointed.

9 people found this helpful

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Cathy Stucker

Detailed How-To

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2005

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This book walks you step-by-step through the process of creating your own podcasts. Todd Cochrane starts out by explaining a little about what podcasts are and how to find and listen to podcasts, then quickly delves into how to create, upload and promote your own shows.

Cochrane has created a realistic guide to podcasting on any budget. Along with recommending equipment for setting up a "semiprofessional" podcast studio, he tells how to get started with what you already own. And, he suggests many free sources for software, hosting and content.

If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to podcasting from someone who has "been there, done that," then you should buy "Podcasting: The Do-it-Yourself Guide."

Cathy Stucker, IdeaLady

Marketing and Publishing Consultant

15 people found this helpful

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Podcasting for non-Geeks

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2006

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I'd given up!

I'd read about the ease with which podcasts could be created. I'd heard a number of podcasts that offered interesting content. But how to get from here (knowing nothing) to there?

Audio books I'd previously bought (hoping for help) appeared to have been written for people who already understood the basics. The audio-tech for a boy-band, for example. That certainly wasn't me.

I needed the 1-2-3 approach.

1. What is the "it" that's needed?

2. What does "it" do?

3. How do you make it work?

This is the first book on audio production I've found that was basic enough to give me the answers I needed. Perhaps it's too basic for most podcasters, but at my level of expertise, I wouldn't hazard a guess.

What I can say is that if you're like me, a rank beginner, this is the book for you. Answers the questions a beginner will ask in simple, understandable terms. No dazzling you with geekspeak here.

Just what I needed. Thanks, Todd!

Phyllis Staff, Ph.D.
author, "How to Find Great Senior Housing"
and
"128 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's and Other Dementias"

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Ed Detlie

Good for a limited purpose

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2006

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If your intention is to podcast to a public site, this is a good book, with clear instruction. If you want to set up podcasts from your own website,there is nothing in this book to help you, and you would be wasting your money, as I did. The book does not live up to its title.

The author assumes that you are a public blogger wanting to post podcasts on a public site. There is nothing anywhere in the release about the book that this book is no help, if you want to post on your own website. Next time, I guess I go to a bookstore and look at the book. Anyone want a very slightly worn, but unused, copy of this book?

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Susan Gregg

I looove podcasting

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2007

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This is the book that got me started. I have a very popular podcast Food for the Soul and this was the book that everyone recommended. It is a great starting point and makes the process much easier.

If you are thinking about getting into podcasting this is a must read! I could never have done it without Todd's book.

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MoWalid

Podcasting: Do It Yourself Guide

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2010

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A very good book but a little too involved. Very small print. Lots of information. Maybe once I get my feet wet then things will make sense. Too much information for a rank beginner. Take this into consideration when purchasing this book. Is well put together though.Podcasting,

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LOUIE NEIRA

Simplistic

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2007

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A lot of people will find this book overly-simplistic, but it has a lot of valuable infortaion and tidbits of knowledge tucked here and there.

It has a wealth of basic information that covers many things you'd otherwise overlook in the course of trying to set it up yourself.

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MacGanol

Podcasting - hmm yes the style but the content is good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2005

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You have to admire the speed at which this book has been written and published but as with anything related to a new technology it is already out of date. There is of course no mention of iTunes or enhanced Podcasts and the moves to commercialize Podcasting that is a topic consuming current Podcast blogs. This said, the publishers do offer an up to date electronic version of the book albeit at a higher price than the paper version. I think many people would rather put up with the lack of current content for the flexibility the paper version offers.
The book is written in the modern conversational style of many tech books and to some ears grates a little bit as you would rather the book just gave you the facts and told you what to do. We get a little bit too much of an insight into Mr Cochraines personal life for my liking, again this is an attempt to personalize the book which does not quite come off.
This said - there is much to commend the book as it leads you through the history of Podcasting, the process of receiving Podcasts to recording your own Podcast and to the publication and publicizing of your Podcast. On the way your are given some very useful tips and hints that will make your Podcasting better.
On the technical side Mr Cochraine admits that he is not a Mac user and this shows at times as he struggles to explain the working of his new Mac Mini. However he must be praised for going out and finding out how to do the work on both major platforms.

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Neville Hobson

It's first, and it's good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2005

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As a business podcaster myself and a regular listener to Todd's podcast, Geek News Central, I wondered how Todd's book on podcasting would address the topic. Well, he's done an excellent job in discussing a medium that's too often shrouded in tech-speak in a way that almost anyone would be able to grasp and understand why podcasting has garnered so much attention by so many people in so short a time.
In five distinct sections, the book takes you from cradle to grave, so to speak, helping you understand the basic concepts ("What exactly is a podcast and where do I find them?"), how to get started yourself with minimal outlay - buying a good microphone is likely to be your only major expense to start out - and how to actually record, produce and publish your podcast.
I think much of the real value from this book comes from Todd's analyses, explanations and recommendations on things like the software and hardware you might need. For example, he provides clear guidance on how to set up and configure Audacity, one of the popular recording applications (open source and free) used by many podcasters where it's not too easy to figure it out for yourself. There are sections on copyright, comparisons between some of the popular weblog services where you might publish your podcast, and simple explanations of RSS (the delivery mechanism of podcasts) and how to create an RSS feed for your podcast. And much more in its nearly 300 pages.
As the first book of its type on the market, Todd has clearly got an early-mover advantage. Whether first or not, it's a terrific book and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about this explosive new communication medium, especially if you want to dip your toe into the water.

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Podcasting the do-it-yourself guide

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2013

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This book gave me lots of information on what equipment I would need to start doing podcasts. There are lots of websites mentioned in this book with useful information.

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