What is a podcast?
A podcast is an audio file (MP3) that is distributed over the Internet and made available through a syndication feed known as RSS (Really Simple Syndication). While each Burke Museum Podcasts episode can be played from the podcast home page using an Adobe flash-enabled browser, these episodes are more than just audio files because of their ability to be automatically syndicated to users through a subscription.

How do I listen to Burke Museum Podcasts?

To listen to a Burke Museum podcast episode from the podcast home page, you will need an Adobe flash-enabled browser and speakers or headphones. Simply click the “Play” arrow button to listen.

How do I subscribe to Burke Museum Podcasts?

To subscribe to the Burke Museum podcast, you will need a computer, an Internet connection, and free podcasting software. Through your subscription you can play episodes on your computer using speakers or headphones or on a portable MP3 player.

You can download free podcasting software from iTunes, iPodder, or other reputable sources. To subscribe to Burke Museum Podcasts, add the following URL to the podcast subscription function of your podcasting software: http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/podcast/burke.xml . Now that you are subscribed, you also have the option of transferring podcast episodes to your MP3 player.

Why should I subscribe to Burke Museum Podcasts?

By subscribing to the Burke Museum Podcast, new episodes are automatically delivered to you electronically for free. You can play the episodes on your computer or transfer them to a portable MP3 player to listen to the episodes on the go. Users who choose not to subscribe must access new episodes by visiting the podcast home page and checking for updates.