What
is a podcast?
Podcasting, a word combining a reference to Apple's "iPod" and "broadcasting",
is a method of publishing audio files to the Internet so the public can listen to
them. It is just like listening to the radio.Think of them as pre-recorded
online radio shows.
The beauty of a podcast show is that, because it
is recorded and not live, you can listen whenever and wherever you want.
If you miss something, you can rewind and go over it again. It puts you in
control of your listening while getting current and useful information on
exactly what you want to hear about.
Does it cost money to
subscribe to Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast? No. It's absolutely FREE!
Why do
you “subscribe” to a podcast? Subscribing allows you to automatically receive
each new episode of the podcast as it is published.
How do I subscribe to the
podcast? We recommend subscribing through iTunes, which is by far the most popular “podcatching”
program.(see instructions below)
You can also subscribe through podcatching websites such as
Podcast Pickle.
You mentioned iTunes.Do I have to
have an iPod to listen? Absolutely not.You can listen from your computer. It’s all you need.
However, using an iPod does allow you to listen whenever and
wherever you want. Just plug it into your computer's USB port, open up
itunes and itunes will automatically load your iPod with new episodes it has
"caught” for you since the last time you plugged it in.
How do I get the iTunes
program on my computer? To install
iTunes on your computer …
Click on the iTunes icon on the right
which will automatically open to the Family History Expos listing in iTunes
on your computer.
Click the SUBSCRIBE button. (A small window will pop up
asking you if you are sure.
Just click SUBSCRIBE again.)
iTunes will
download the most recent episode to your iTunes LIBRARY in the PODCASTS
folder, and all future episodes.
How do I listen to the
podcast in iTunes?
Open iTunes
Look at the far left column and find LIBRARY
Click on PODCASTS
The iTunes screen will show you the podcasts you have
downloaded.
You will see a little triangle pointing at the name
“Family History Expos” .Click
the triangle to open up your Family History Expos subscription.
The episodes are listed from oldest (Episode #1) to most
current.Scroll down and you
will see that the most current episode is in black type, while all the other
episodes are gray.That is
because the current episode has been downloaded and is ready for listening.
To listen to the episode, double click on the episode
name.
The Play, Pause, Stop, Fast-forward and Rewind controls
are in the upper left corner of iTunes.
How do I listen to the
past episodes of the podcast? In your LIBRARY, on the line
where Family History Expos Geneaolgy Podcast is listed click the GET ALL
button.This will download all the
past episodes to iTunes on your computer, to be listened to at your convenience.
Downloading will take several minutes.You will see a little spinning orange circle to the left of the podcast
name as it downloads.Once the
episode is downloaded the text will turn from gray to black.Double click the episode and it will start to play after a moment or two.
What are Show Notes? Each episode has
corresponding Show Notes that give you website links and other important
information discussed in the episode.
How do I find the Show
Notes for the episode I listened to?
Here are two videos produced by Lisa Louise Cooke of the
Genealogy Gems Podcast and the
Family Tree Magazine Podcast that will walk you through the process of
installing iTunes, subscribing in iTunes, and using Show Notes.
