TECH TALK LIVE: PODCASTSMike OettingAdult Services LibrarianHinsdale Public Librarymoetting@hinsdalelibrary.info

PODCASTS DEFINEDPodcasts are regularly released audio programs covering a wide range of topics distributed over the internet. There is typically a subscription mechanism to automatically pull content from a remote server. Podcasts are not subject to FCC regulation (and therefore censorship).

POPULARITY & OTHER STATSAn Edison Research Study in 2016.•36% have ever listened to a podcast.•21% listened in the last month.•13% listened in the last week.•Device type: Portable 64%, PC 34% Source: www.edisonresearch.com/the-infinite-dial-2016

THE SERIAL EFFECTReleased in October, 2014, Serial quickly became a sensation. Its Peabody award statement said in part, “Serial rocketed podcasting into the cultural mainstream …”Basically, Serial made podcasting approachable and engaging to the masses.

FINDING PODCASTS• Use Apple’s Podcast directory to

explore your interests.• Search for published lists of the

best podcasts. I’ve compiled a few:• http://

tinyurl.com/techtalk-podcasts

LISTENING TO PODCASTSDemonstration

MIKE’S PODCAST PICKS

JUST MISSED THE CUT• Oh No Ross and Carrie (esp. Scientology episodes)• BackStory• Gastropod• Another Round• This American Life• Welcome to Night Vale• Cool Tools• KCRW’s Good Food• In the Weeds with Ben Randall

QUESTIONS?

…one more thing

DIGITAL MEDIA LAB• For use by Hinsdale Library Cardholders• Media Creation

• Music Keyboard• Microphone• Wacom Tablet• Apple Garage Band• Digital Video Camera

• Media Editing• Flatbed Scanner• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere etc.)

• VHS to DVD Transfer Station