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Barbershop podcast debuts on the web

Listen to the sometimes controversial, always interesting online interview show.


Updated: 12/1/2005 11:29:41 AM

Listen online now: http://4-cast.tv/


Take a lighthearted fun approach to barbershop music (and all things barbershop) with Alan LeVezu and Eric Brickson. Listen as these two long time Barbershopers share their humble opinions and stories with each other and their guests. As the hosts warn:

"But keep in mind that these opinions shared are that of each individual and not the Barbershop Harmony Society, Sweet Adelines International, Harmony Incorporated, or any other such organizations."

Their website at http://4-cast.tv/ promises:

"We will be talking to executives, coaches, directors and never forget- Joe (or Jane) Barbershoper, about membership, goals, education, top choruses and quartets and Barbershop life. If you love Barbershop e-mail list and groups, and want more than just typed words, you owe it to yourself to listen to …"4 Cast, the only podcast dedicated strictly to Barbershop Harmony."

What is podcasting?

Podcasting is a way of distributing audio files over the internet automatically. When a site (like this) offers a podcast feed, you can subscribe to the feed using podcasting software and any new items will be automatically downloaded to your computer. As the name implies, if you have a portable audio player, the files can also be copied to the player.

However, and this is a common area of confusion, no iPod or other MP3 player is required. You can listen to the audio on your computer just as you would any MP3. In fact, with our feeds you don't even need podcast software. Just click the feed link and download the show you want directly.

If you decide you want to listen to a show every time it comes out, you might consider using a podcasting client. Think of it as Tivo for Internet audio. You subscribe to content you want by visiting the web site and getting the podcast URL. Your podcast software automatically downloads any new shows and copies them to your MP3 player. There's always something new and interesting to listen to and you never have to check the web to see when a new show is available.

Visit Wikipedia for more information about podcasting. You'll find directories of available podcasts and a list of some of the more common podcasting software on the software page. at ipodder.org.

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