Update

More vlogs have shown up in podcasts on iTunes, and I'm here to show some of the best. First is Ask a Ninja, which features a fast-talking ninja asking ridiculous questions in highly unhelpful ways. I suggest any of the 'Omnibus' episodes where the ninja goes mile-a-minute in answering questions. I also mentioned in my last post that the only way to record audio on a mac is through iMovie. I just found out that you can also use GarageBand to record audio.

How to

I should probably expand on one of my previous posts, about how to create a podcast for those who don't know. All you need is to record audio (and video if you feel like it) and publish it to iTunes. What you need is a decent microphone (upwards of $15) and a webcam. Also, to record, you will need the video editing software that came with your computer (Windows Movie Maker or iMovie). Once you're satisfied, publish it in an mp4 format, open iTunes, go to the Store option and in the Podcast section, click Submit Podcast and follow the instructions.

Film Podcasts

With the Oscars having just passed, films must be on a lot of people's mind. I've found some film-oriented podcasts available on iTunes. 'Slate's Spoiler Specials'; an audio podcast which focusses on the endings, and 'Movies You Should See'; which, unlike most reviewers, has mostly reviews of movies in the past such as Rocky, and On The Waterfront. Unfortunately, there don't seem to be any podcasts based around 'bad' movies.

Don't forget to check CBC's At Issue podcast (which comes in both audio and video) for Peter Mansbridge's interview with US president Obama. While you're at it, check out The Hour's podcast (also in both audio and video) for interviews with various celebrities in the entertainment business. You can download them on iTunes or at their website.

I should probably point out the differences between podcasts and vloging. Most notably that not all vlogs can be downloaded. This is usually due to them being posted using YouTube, Revver or Blip players. Another difference is that podcasts from iTunes can be viewed without an internet connection. Apart from that, there are not that many differences between the two. Both can be viewed for free and both can be created using the same equipment (a camera and a microphone). On a side note, many vlogs have been put into podcasts (such as machinima.com and collegehumor.com).

In today's post, I'm going to highlight podcasts used by the two major news channels that I pay attention to; the BBC and CBC. The BBC news has a podcast for every show on every radio channel it has. The CBC has pretty much the same thing, albeit without as many radio channels. There doesn't seem to be any podcasts for the TV programs, since there aren't any video podcasts.

Be sure to check Transmission Awesome, hosted by the talented comedians at www.thatguywiththeglasses.com. While you're there, be sure to check the videos posted by The Nostalgia Critic, The Spoony One and others. Other podcasts can be found across the internet or on iTunes, all of which are free for viewing. Remember that podcasts do not necessarily only work on an iPod as their name would suggest. They can also be viewed on a Mac or PC. More updates to follow.

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