Podcast: What Is It?

The latest buzz word in the Internet world is "podcast," and WCVB is proud to be on the forefront of this emerging technology.

In short, podcasts are MP3 audio programs that are available to be downloaded onto your computer and transferred to an iPod or any portable media device that supports MP3s. It can also be played right on your computer.

WCVB is the first major market TV station in New England to offer daily podcasts. The various WCVB Podcasts -- which include our daily "Click" technology and "Healthbeat" reports and our "Buyer Beware" consumer segments -- are listed below. From time to time we'll offer special podcasts as well, such as exclusive interviews or Town Meetings.

How Do I Get It?

Getting the daily podcast is surprisingly easy -- and free! Several free programs are available online that will allow you to download the daily MP3 feeds.

Here's a list of some popular programs:

iPodder (recommended)
iPodderX (mac users only)
jpodder

After you've downloaded a program, you'll be asked to enter a URL to subscribe to the podcast feed. In order to subscribe to an individual WCVB Podcast, enter the following URL:

WCVB Tech Podcast
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/theclickpodcast/topstory.rss

WCVB HealthBeat Podcast
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/healthpodcast/topstory.rss

WCVB Buyer Beware Consumer Podcast
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/consumerpodcast/topstory.rss

After the download is complete, the individual podcasts will appear on your computer as an MP3 file. You can listen directly on your computer or load it onto your portable music player! Once you've downloaded a podcast program, the entire process of receiving the latest podcast should take less than a minute.

WCVB HealthBeat Podcast

Information to help you live a healthier and more enjoyable life will be available in the WCVB HealthBeat Podcast. Listen to audio versions of WCVB health reporters Heather Unruh, Liz Brunner and Rhonda Mann from the daily HealthBeat report, as well as special HealthBeat reports.

WCVB Tech Podcast

Get the latest scoop on useful or fun Web sites and news from the hi-tech world in the WCVB Tech Podcast. Listen to audio versions of WCVB Click reporter Jamy Pombo's reports each day.

Questions about the WCVB Podcast? E-mail webstaff@thebostonchannel.com