Definition of podcast
: a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet
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Recent Examples of podcast from the Web
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Gallery to See Pop Culture Art Cultural nostalgia reaches new heights at Gallery 1988, where art is inspired by television, video games, film, internet memes, podcasts, and more.
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ESPN’s latest 30 for 30 podcast recounts the inspirational and harrowing story of how 20 amateur women from the U.K. came together to undertake one of the most challenging expeditions on Earth.
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Fans of the A&E series, behold its podcast equivalent.
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Karina Longworth’s podcast explores Hollywood’s secret or forgotten histories.
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DeYoung explores the history of the album and the meaning behind each song on the album in a podcast available on his website, www.dennisdeyoung. com.
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Hear how she's grown her business and her thoughts on relocating in a Mighty Fine Farm & Food podcast, found online at courier-journal.com or soundcloud.com/cj-mighty-fine-farm-food.
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Karina Longworth’s podcast explores Hollywood’s secret or forgotten histories.
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Be sure to listen to or download my podcasts, or click here to find it on your local radio station.
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Origin and Etymology of podcast
iPod, trademark for a portable media player + broadcast
PODCAST Defined for English Language Learners
podcast
playDefinition of podcast for English Language Learners
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: a program (such as a music or news program) that is like a radio or television show but that is downloaded over the Internet
PODCAST Defined for Kids
podcast
Definition of podcast for Students
: a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format to be downloaded automatically over the Internet
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