podcast
the transmission of audio signals (music or speech) over the internet
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BBC Radio podcasts 20 more shows
The BBC is making 20 more radio shows available for listeners to download onto their digital music players.
People will be able to download shows, such as technology programme Go Digital and some Radio 1 audio, in a trial. Podcasts are essentially radio shows on demand. Listeners subscribe for free to a show, the latest of which is then sent automatically to music players.
(BBC News - 15th April 2005)
The BBC is making 20 more radio shows available for listeners to download onto their digital music players.
People will be able to download shows, such as technology programme Go Digital and some Radio 1 audio, in a trial. Podcasts are essentially radio shows on demand. Listeners subscribe for free to a show, the latest of which is then sent automatically to music players.
(BBC News - 15th April 2005)
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pod-cast
noun: a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar programme, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal audio player.
— derivatives: podcasting noun.
origin early 21st century: from iPod, a proprietary name for Apple's personal audio player.
Source: Ask Oxford
noun: a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar programme, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal audio player.
— derivatives: podcasting noun.
origin early 21st century: from iPod, a proprietary name for Apple's personal audio player.
Source: Ask Oxford
