Podcasting is a way of distributing audio files via the Internet. A podcast is an audio file that can be downloaded from the Internet, often in MP3 format. Once a podcast has been downloaded, it can be listened to on a computer, or be transferred to a portable device such as an iPod or other Portable Media Player (PMP), a mobile phone, or a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). Here the author will cover the basics in a clear non-technical, non-jargon manner just like he would if you and he were having a conversation. His goal is to provide answers for exactly what you will need to get started with a high-quality sounding, low cost, and even a FREE podcasting solution.Podcasting is a way of distributing audio files via the Internet. A podcast is an audio file that can be downloaded from the Internet, often in MP3 format. Once a podcast has been downloaded, it can be listened to on a computer, or be transferred to a portable device such as an iPod or other Portable Media Player (PMP), a mobile phone, or a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). Here the author will cover the basics in a clear non-technical, non-jargon manner just like he would if you and he were having a conversation. His goal is to provide answers for exactly what you will need to get started with a high-quality sounding, low cost, and even a FREE podcasting solution.