The First Podcasts
The word "podcast" is a word that combines "pod" from the iPod mixed with another word.
What is a broadcast?
This type of podcast, which is funny and makes people laugh, is the most popular kind to listen to.
What is a comedy podcast?
This show answers questions like, "Why do we burp?" and "Why do birds sing?" and is perfect for curious kids.
What is Brains On!?
You can watch this on a big screen at a theater, but it's not a podcast.
What is a movie?
This company, famous for its iPods and iPhones, helped make podcasts easy to find and listen to.
What is Apple?
This is the name for a podcast that tells a fictional story with different character voices and sounds, like a movie you can only hear.
What is an audio drama?
This podcast for kids tells funny stories about mysteries and adventure, and is a great option for long car rides.
What is Wow in the World?
This is a live report you watch on TV, which is different from a podcast that you listen to whenever you want.
What is a TV news program?
This is the name of the very first show that was called a "podcast." It was made by a British newspaper.
What is The Guardian's "Audioblog" or "Daily Source Code?"
This is the name for a special microphone a podcaster uses to make their voice sound clear and easy to hear.
What is a condenser microphone?
If you want a podcast to help you fall asleep, you should listen to one of these shows.
What are bedtime story podcasts?
You can hear this on the radio, but since it's only music and not a talk show or story, it's not a podcast.
What is a song?