Podcasts with Windows 7?

[Pilgrim]

I have a client who asked me a question about podcasts which I know nothing about. In fact, I don't even know what a "podcast" is!!

Here's her question:

I am trying to get/open a web site to get daily podcasts. Computer says I do not have the software.

Can someone help me out by providing an answer to this question? I have no idea what, if anything, is needed.

THANKS!

[viking33]

I have a client who asked me a question about podcasts which I know nothing about. In fact, I don't even know what a "podcast" is!!

Here's her question:

I am trying to get/open a web site to get daily podcasts. Computer says I do not have the software.

Can someone help me out by providing an answer to this question? I have no idea what, if anything, is needed.

THANKS!

I'm not really "up" on podcasting either, Jeff but good old Wikipedia gives some info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Apparently there IS some software required to DL podcasts.

[Pilgrim]

Okay..... it's something relatively new and something I would never be interested in personally, hehe. But I did follow a link in that Wiki article on podcast software and there is a impressive list for Windows alone.

Soooooo, the BIG question, I guess, is: What would be the recommended software from those who are familiar with podcasting? I would say that nothing fancy or loaded with features is required for this individual, else she wouldn't be able to figure out how to use it.

[Leif]

What would be the recommended software from those who are familiar with podcasting?

I'm not familiar as such, but as my step-mum can manage, I can't believe it's too difficult! Basically, you just need speakers on your PC....

More helpful (typical) information about podcasts at BBC - Podcasts - Help which, although aimed at what the BBC produces, will hopefully ease any concerns.