The Squadcast 08 - So, Think You Can Podcast?

by Grant Robertson Jan 7th 2008

Podcasting might not be easy, but it isn't as hard as you think. Christina and Grant catch up with Amber Rhea to talk about the benefits of starting your own podcast.

Not into this whole "creation of new media" thing? Only want to listen? We offer a few tips for getting started as a podcast listener, too!

The Squadcast's "The Five" this week features Download Squad's five favorite podcast tools, sites and tricks.

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The Five:
Skype (Win/Mac/Linux)
Audacity (Win/Mac/Linux)
Garageband (Mac only)
Libsyn (Podcast / Vidcast hosting service)
Talkshoe (Win/Mac/Linux/Phone)

Show Links:
Amber Rhea
Georgia Podcast Network

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Tags: Amber Rhea, AmberRhea, podcast, podcast tips, podcast tools, podcasting, PodcastTips, PodcastTools, squadcast

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

kingkool68 said 3:16PM on 1-07-2008

Hey I remember Amber Rhea! She did the CSS Insider blog that I used to write for myself -> http://css.weblogsinc.com/

Grant Robertson said 3:19PM on 1-07-2008

Right you are. Amber is actually coming back to write a column for us, really soon.

Where've you been, stranger?

kingkool68 said 3:31PM on 1-07-2008

I've got a full time job as a front end developer for usnews.com and I update my personal blog at http://www.russellheimlich.com/blog Wish i had more time to do some pro blogging but my schedule is jam packed as it is.

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