A podcast is a digital audio file, which can be downloaded from the internet and listened to on various digital devices.
They are usually a series of episodes which are personal in tone which can be highly produced, like slick expensive box sets, or as cheaper, conversational programmes.
This guide is an introduction to anyone who wants to know what’s involved in making a podcast and developing an audience for it. It’s particularly of relevance for anyone who is producing podcasts for the BBC.
