Podcasting enables anyone to have audio content delivered automatically to their PC, Mac or mobile device whenever a new MP3 file is placed on the website. Georgetown University's Office of Communications provides the Georgetown University Forum online in an RSS (Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary) format. Using an application to "subscribe," the application checks our site regularly and starts a download whenever it finds something new.

Current Georgetown University RSS Podcast feeds:

Right-click on the topic link and select "properties" to obtain the URL of the RSS Podcast feed, simply copy the URL and follow the instructions for your particular podcasting application to subscribe.

Podcasting is a web-based broadcast medium. Audio files (most commonly in MP3 format) are made available online in a way that allows software to automatically detect the availability of new files (generally via RSS), and download the files for listening at the user's convenience.

For more information, read a summary of the technology from Wikipedia:

To start listening to our podcasts, you need software that "subscribe" to the RSS podcast feeds from websites you select. There are different podcast software available, many of which are free of charge. Most are available as desktop software that you download and install on your computer or mobile device. Several Web-based options are available as well.

Once you have installed your software, simply follow the instructions for your particular application to subscribe to the RSS podcast feeds you want. Georgetown University does not warranty or recommend any specific software. Users should review and select software that best fits their system and preferences.

MP3 is an audio compression format which reduces the amount of data required to reproduce audio, while providing near-CD quality sound. MP3s can be played on your computer using programs like RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or Quicktime (available for free download), as well as, portable MP3 players and mobile devices.

You may either use podcast software or you can download an MP3 file to your computer directly. To download on a PC, simply right click on the file, and select 'Save Target As'. To download on a Mac, simply click the control button and select 'Save Link As'. MP3s can then be played on your computer using programs listed above or saved to you portable MP3 player or mobile devices for listening.

Georgetown University grants you a non-exclusive license to download an audio file of Georgetown University Forum only for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not download, edit, or use this file for the purpose of promoting, advertising, endorsing or implying a connection between you (or any third-party) and Georgetown University, its agents or employees. Georgetown University will not be liable for any loss or damage which you may suffer as a result of or connected with the download or use of this file.

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