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What is a podcast?
A podcast is an episodic program delivered via the Internet using an XML protocol called RSS. Podcast episodes can be audio files, video files, documents, or any combination of the three. The publisher or broadcaster podcasts the program by posting the episodes and the XML document to a Web server. The consumer subscribes to the podcast using a client application, such as iTunes, which regularly reads the XML file and downloads new episodes.
Podcasts are attractive to subscribers, because:
- Podcasts are free.
- There are thousands of podcasts available from all over the world.
- New podcast episodes appear automatically and can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime.
You can get more information on the Apple web site http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/fanfaq.html
How long is one Microfinance Podcast episode?
Microfinance Podcast videos are typically between 5 and 10 minutes long.
How much does Microfinance Podcast cost?
Microfinance Podcast is free.
Do I need iTunes to watch Microfinance Podcast?
No. You can watch the same videos on the Microfinance Podcast web site on YouTube or on Blip.tv. Whatever works best for you.
What are the advantages of watching Microfinance Podcast on iTunes?
Podcasts consist of the episode files that you download, and an XML file that lists all the episodes. When you subscribe to a podcast for free, iTunes reads the XML file and downloads the latest episode. Each day, iTunes rereads the XML file. If a new episode is available, iTunes downloads it automatically.
How do I find Microfinance Podcast on iTunes?
- On the Microfinance Podcast Home page http://www.microfinancepodcast.com click on the button “Subscribe with iTunes”. A new window will open in iTunes.
- Another way to find and subscribe to the Microfinance Podcast in iTunes:
- Launch iTunes. If you do not have iTunes, download the latest version of iTunes, free.
- In the left column of iTunes, click on iTunes Store.
- In the upper right corner type “Microfinance Podcast” into the “Search Store” field.
- Click in the Microfinance Podcast icon.
- Click Subscribe.
After a few seconds, iTunes will begin to download the latest episode for the Microfinancce Podcast. To watch the episode:
- Click the triangle next to the name of the podcast to see all the episodes:
- Double-click on the top episode to play it.
- To download and play older episodes, double-click on them or click the Get button.
What does it mean to “Subscribe” for Microfinance Podcast in iTunes?
To “Subscribe” for Microfinance Podcast in iTunes means to give iTunes permission to download the latest podcast episode automatically.
How do I unsubscribe?
If you are no longer interested in a podcast to which you are subscribed, highlight the podcast in your iTunes Library and click the Unsubscribe button in the lower left hand corner of the screen. To unsubscribe and delete all files related to the podcast, simply press the Delete key after selecting a podcast.
What does it mean “Subscribe via Email”?
Once you subscribe via Email by clicking on “Subscribe via Email” button you will receive an email notification every time a new podcast episode has been posted.
Why to add Microfinance Podcast to Google or Yahoo?
When you add Microfinance Podcast to your Google/Yahoo page by clicking “Add to Google” button you will find a notification on your Google/Yahoo page every time a new podcast episode has been posted.
Can I download a Microfinance Podcast episode on my iPod?
Yes. You can download podcasts to your iPod to play them on the go, you watch podcasts on your computer, using iTunes, or on your TV, with Apple TV.
Where do I find the list of all Microfinance Podcast episodes?
How can I download podcast videos to use them without Internet connection?
Can I embed Microfinance Podcast video clips into my PowerPoint presentation?
Please submit your questions at mfp@microfinancepodcast.com.
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Dear madam/sir,
Can you please advice on the best way to view the microfinance podcasts in a low-speed internet environment?
I am very interested in the microfinance podcasts. My impression of the half video I have seen is very positive. Now I am living in Zambia where there is no broadband. I can still watch videos and download big documents. I am not sure whether this is possible for microfinance podcasts. Normally I download a video and play it later on. It looks as if it is only possible to download the video’s using itunes, which requires broadband internet.
Thanks
Carolijn
Dear Carolijn,
Sorry for the delay with the response to your request.
How to Download Microfinance Podcast Videos:
(Downloading video files can take a VERY long time, depending on the speed of your internet connection and the power of your computer.)
You need QuickTime to play our downloaded video files on your computer. QuickTime runs on both Windows and Macintosh computers. QuickTime can be downloaded by itself, but it also comes automatically with iTunes.
1. On the Home Page of the Microfinance Podcast (www.microfinancepodcast.com) click on Download/Subscribe in the upper right corner.
2. RIGHT CLICK this link (CONTROL CLICK on a Mac) to download the Play icon below the video that you wish to download.
3. Save the file in a location where you can find it easily.
4. After you have downloaded and successfully installed QuickTime, double click on the downloaded video segment and the file should play automatically.
NOTE: Downloaded Microfinance Podcast video files cannot be played from a DVD. This requires a compression method that is different from that required for Quicktime files.
Please, let us know if it worked for you. We would also appreciate if you leave us a comment on the web site or on iTunes.
Thank you,
Oxana Holtmann
Microfinance Podcast
Is it possible to include subtitles (I mean English subtitles for podcast in English)?
Congratulations you for your good job!