A podcast is also known as a webcast which is an audio or video file that can be downloaded from the internet in an episode format. The podcasts can be used by the people to share information.

1. Podcasts is available as varied forms which can be made as a syndicated audio program and also include video. Just like the radio and TV shows, podcasts is capable of mixing music and talk. It is also inexpensive to create, upload and offered it to the audience through Internet.

2. People can produce podcast for any reason and a podcast can be used as a creative outlet, to share the information, opinions and advertise a website or product.

3. A podcast can be created on your website or a blog and most of the people offer their podcasts through RSS that provides updates to a website. The iTunes service offered by Apple is also a popular place to share free podcasts.

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