Understand podcasting

Four short reads that explain why podcasting is different, and why that matters for your independence.

• What is a podcast, really?

  Not an audio file. Not an app. A feed you control.

• Podcasts vs YouTube channels

  A channel lives inside one company's product. A podcast lives on the open web.

• Why podcasting is one of the most independent media left

  It still runs on an open standard that no company owns.

• Directories vs platforms

  A directory points at your feed. A platform keeps a copy of your show.