Podcasting is a way to publish audio broadcasts via the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed of new files (usually MP3s). It’s distinct from other types of on-line media because of its subscription model, which uses a feed (such as RSS or Atom) to deliver an enclosed file.

You may subscribe to feeds using "podcatching" software (a type of aggregator), which periodically checks for and downloads new content automatically. Some podcatching software is also able to synchronise (copy) podcasts to portable music players. Any digital audio player or computer with audio-playing software can play a podcast.

We suggest using Apple's free iTunes program with its large selection of podcasts. Adding a podcast is as easy as clicking the 'Subscribe' button, but if you don't find the one you're looking for or have different podcast software, you can subscribe by copying and pasting the address of the podcast's feed, often shown by an orange ('RSS' button), or ('XML' button) such at the top of this page. Then go to iTunes, pull down on the Advanced menu to "Subscribe to Podcast." Paste the RSS or XML url into the new window and click "OK."

When subscribed, the software will check the feed, and downloaded podcasts to your computer only when a new one is posted. You can use a iTunes or any RSS News Reader like NetNewsWire, Google Reader, or FeedDemon RSS Reader to alert you when a new episode is published. Again, copy the feed url from below, open the RSS Reader, click subscribe and paste the feed url into the subscribe window. You can listen to it from your computer, or sync it to your portable music player, and take it on the run with you!

The PHS Podcast team will be creating 2 Podcasts a week. The first, The PHS Frogcast Podcast, debuts Jan. 11, 2005. This podcast is geared toward informing and entertaining the students of Pratt High School. A new episode of Frogcast Podcast will be issued each Wed. after 11:30. The second, The USD 382 "Green and Growing" Podcast, will premiere on Monday, Jan. 16, 2005 with new episodes to follow each Monday.

We hope you enjoy the latest Pratt High School Frogcast Podcast.

Access our Frogcast Podcast via the iTunes Music Store here.
Our Frogcast Podcast feed is here.

We hope you enjoy the latest USD 382 "Green and Growing" Podcast

Access our "Green and Growing" Podcast via the iTunes Music Store here.
Our "Green and Growing feed is here.