![]() Looking for a podcast about cooking catnip pastries for your cat? There’s probably a podcast out there about the subject. Podcasts don’t tend to be driven by advertising revenue (although some podcasts certainly do feature sponsors or advertisers) so they are able to focus on specific audiences and generally aren’t worried about appealing to a broad demographic in ways that conventional media may be. Not only that, but podcasts also generally have their entire library of episodes available to download and listen to, so you’re not hindered by any sort of schedule - if you find a podcast that you can like, you can binge on as many episodes as you want or listen to them in any order.īecause pretty much anyone with a microphone and an internet connection can produce a podcast, there is no limit to the subject matter out there. The easiest way to think of a podcast would be a recurring radio show that is ‘on-demand’.In other words, you can listen to it on your schedule and aren’t burdened by having to listen at a certain time. That takes care of the technical definition, but still may not answer the question of just WHAT a podcast is. Technically defined, a podcast is “ a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series, new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically”. The “pod” is taken from the iPod device that was all the rage back then and the “cast” is borrowed from “broadcast”. The origin of the term itself goes way back to 2004 - it was coined in a Guardian newspaper article about the new this medium that had begun to appear. In 2018, that number has swelled to almost 30% and continues to grow, meaning people are liking what they are hearing. ![]() ![]() The percentage of people who listen to one or more podcasts on a regular basis was just over 10% in 2013. While that’s a pretty large percentage, there’s still a majority of people who have never delved into the world of podcasts.īut podcast listeners have been steadily increasing and the number of regular listeners has been growing as well. According to the latest statistics, 44% of the population in the US have listened to a podcast at some point. But if you’re one of the people who still don’t quite know what a podcast is or how to access them, fear not - you’re not alone. QCast changes the game by providing you a slick, easy way to listen to podcasts.Unless you’ve been living under a virtual rock for the past few years, you’ve probably heard the term ‘podcast’ thrown around quite a bit. Until now, the only methods for listening to podcasts from your computer have been clunky or inaccessible. Import your favorite podcasts from other software or export your podcast list to another podcatcher. Resume both downloaded and streaming episodes right where you left off after closing QCast or switching to a different podcast. Rewind, fast forward and adjust the playback speed of the episode you are playing. Automatically receive new episodes as they are posted. Listen to thousands of podcasts from all over the internet, right from your desktop. QCast is an accessible, intuitive and full-featured podcast player for your Windows or Mac desktop.
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