So you’ve heard the word “podcasting”. It shows up everywhere these days and even mainstream media like CNN, NBC and the BBC are getting in on it but what exactly is a podcast? A podcast is nothing more than a digital audio file, just like any other song or MP3 file on your computer. There’s nothing special about it, it’s what’s inside the file that’s causing all the buzz. It’s basically a radio show, just like the Today show on BBC Radio or the Howard Stern show. The real difference is the variety of content. Mainstream radio has to appeal to broad audiences to cover the cost of licenses and transmitters, whereas podcasts can cater to any niche you can imagine. Anyone can make a podcast about anything they like, there are no rules and no limits, all you need is a computer and a microphone. Thousands of podcasters around the world are out there right now making shows about what they feel passionate about – everything from sports to financial tips, inspirational ‘Godcasts’ to shows about popular TV series. You name it, there’s probably a podcast about it. There is even a thriving "podsafe" music scene. Thousands of independent musicians and an increasing number of record labels are seeing the power of podcasting and are making it possible for podcasters to legally play their music on podcasts. MyPodworks is taking this technology to in a slightly different level. We are providing a service for the individuals that may not be technologically adept . We are providing an easy way to make your media mobile. The idea is to have a central location to distribute your video or audio portfolio, a resume to employer, images to your family, even "headshots" to a director. Having one feed for all of these things wrapped up into one link. (for example, http://matthew.mypodworks.com/) This forum is a place for us to openly discuss how podcasts are to be used, generate ideas on how they could be better, and how can and does help these issues.