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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
So, What Exactly is a Podcast?
Podcasting. You've heard about it and now you want to do it your self. Finally: you can have your own talk show or radio program of any sort and distribute it to the world. It's not very hard and this tutorial will show you exactly how to do it - the "nuts and bolts" way.
How to Record Webcasts
Record Streaming Audio From Internet Radio Stations and Sources is not that difficult. There are two free programs available which will record audio for you. All you have to do is download them!
How To Create Your Own Internet Radio Station
Want to create your own web-based Radio station? Here's what you need to know from simple, personal broadcasting from your PC to reaching the world. Whether your goal is profit or fun, this information will get you started on your way to online webcasting.
Find Baseball on Radio
Looking to hear your favorite baseball team but you don't know where to begin? Whether you live in the city it plays or have been transplanted thousands of miles away from the team you love, there are many options for getting your fix of the Great American Past Time.
Free And Easy: Freecorder
Applian Technologies has released its latest version of Freecorder, a freeware alternative for recording streaming audio. Review and Details.
Spooky October Radio
Haunted Radio stations for your Halloween listening.
Radio Glossary
Radio broadcasting terms defined through an easy to understand glossary including those for AM, FM, Satellite, Internet Streaming, and Podcasting.
Creating Your Own Internet Radio Station
Creating your own online Radio station is quite easy with the help of Live365.com. If you can upload a file and make some easy choices, you, too, can be an Internet Radio Station owner
Pirate Radio
Pirate Radio is software that allows any individual with a PC computer and an Internet connection to create their own Radio station quickly, painlessly and at negligible cost.
Broadcast Live with ubroadcast
ubroadcast allows anyone to easily set up an Internet radio broadcast and begin transmitting almost instantly from any location with ubroadcast's software and an Internet connection. To this end, ubroadcast has just released its "Station Manager" software which allows users to host a live radio show. Read more.
Be A DJ: Radio Jobs Available
Have you ever considered becoming a DJ? There are jobs out there. Here are the most popular links to Radio jobs offered online.
Country Music Online
Here are suggested links to online webcasts of country music either from Internet-only Radio stations or traditional Radio stations that also stream their programming.
Satellite Radio On Motorcycles
If you enjoy the freedom of cruising down an open highway on your motorcycle but are always looking for a way to enhance the experience even more - how about Satellite Radio? There are specially designed mounting kits that work with several XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio products. Read more.
Comedy Radio Online
Need a good laugh? Check out this excellent list of Internet-based Online Web Radio stations that specialize in humor, comedy and just plain fun stuff!
What You Need To Know About Recording Streaming Audio
A listing of links on the Radio site at About.com that feature information on how to record streaming audio, shareware and freeware designed to record streaming audio from online Radio stations, webcasts and other Internet audio sources plus reviews by your Radio Guide on particular streaming audio recorders.
Start Your Own Online Station
If you have always thought about being on the radio or running a radio station but thought it was too hard, or too expensive, or too time consuming, think again. Here are just 8 reasons to start one - and most likely, you'll have some of your own by the time you finish reading. Learn more.
Streaming Audio Recording Software Chart
This is a features comparison chart between the major freeware and shareware applications designed to record streaming audio from webcasts, the internet and other online sources.
Freecorder Toolbar
The Freecorder Toolbar is free software which resides in your browser and is powerful enough to satisfy the needs of many who wish to record Internet Radio. It's available for both Explorer and Firefox, installs easily, and is simple to use. Read full review.
"Easy Radio" Net Radio Player
With Internet Radio becoming more mainstream everyday, dozens of software applications continue to be created to make it easier for users to listen. With a name like "Easy Radio", it doesn't get much simpler than this and the free version is full of enough features for the average stream-junky. Read more.
Most Viewed Radio Station Logos
One of the most viewd Radio station logos at the About.com Radio site.
Creating Your Own Internet Radio Station With Live 365
Creating your own online Radio station is quite easy with the help of Live365.com. If you can upload a file and make some easy choices, you, too, can be an Internet Radio Station owner!
Comparison of XM and SIRIUS
This is a step-by-step comparison of the major features for XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio including: streams, online listening, cost, satellites, customer service, activation fee, cancellation fee, additional radio cost, and customer service options.
Product Tour of HD Radios
HD Radio technology transmits digital audio and data alongside existing AM and FM analog signals, allowing listeners with HD Radio compatible receivers to enjoy CD-quality sound and virtually eliminating the static, hiss, and pops associated with analog radio. This is a short product tour highlighting various HD Radios and tuners with descriptions and price comparisons from PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping service.
Top 40 - Pop Music Online
Top 40, also known as 'Pop' Music (from 'Popular') and sometimes referred to as 'Contemporary Hit Music' reflects the listening mainstream and features songs pulled from various genres: hip hop, country, alternative and anything else a hit song can be found. Here are suggested Links for listening online.
Your Own Internet Station
A Radio site visitor writes: I am thinking about starting a personal Internet radio station on live365, or similar service provider. Although it appears easy enough, and the price is certainly affordable, before I commit and start something like this I would like to know what the caveats are. Here's the answer.
SIRIUS/XM Comparison Chart
If you can't decide which satellite radio service to choose, here is a side-by-side comparison of SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio in an easy to view chart.
RAW Records Streaming Audio
Bitcartel announces the release of RAW which records Internet audio as a high-quality MP4-AAC. RAW can record iPod-compatible RealAudio streaming, movie trailers, news webcasts and even Flash jingles. Read more.
Podcasting For DumbDumbs
Let me first assure you I don't think you're a "DumbDumb". But, if you're like me, you just want to get things done with the least amount of resistance. There are several companies who have created "point and click" browser interfaces that let you skip the technical stuff to allow you to create your own podcast quickly and easily. Find which ones and where to find them.
Best Classic Rock Stations
In 10 clicks, your Radio Guide will introduce you to 10 of the best Classic Rock stations around.
Compare Microphone Prices
If you're thinking of creating an Internet Radio station or your own Podcast, you can quickly compare prices for the most popular microphone brands with a few clicks.
Create Your Own Radio Program
Have you been itching to jump into personal broadcasting? Thinking about creating your own Radio show? How do you start? Should I stream it or Podcast? How do I record a show? What are formatics and are they important? How do I get guests? Find the answers to these questions and more in this six-part series. Part 2: Stream or Podcast?
Satellite Radio For Your Car, Home or Anywhere
Satellite Radio comes in two flavors: XM and Sirius. There are similarities and differences but before you invest, learn your options.
Radio's 25 Greatest
Here is "The 25 Greatest Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time", according to Talkers Magazine Online.
radiotracker 5.0
RadioTracker automatically rips music from Internet Radio station streams and separates it into mp3 files for your personal library. If you're looking for an inexpensive way to build up your music library, this will save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars in digital download costs.
Radio Station Virtual Tour
If you ever wondered what it looks like inside a Radio station, here's a short, virtual tour of a typical Radio station using photographs and featuring additional links to more in-depth information.
WSCR, 670 "The Score"
Chicago sports station, WSCR, 670 "The Score" has hired former Major League baseball player and sports broadcaster, Steve Stone. Besides his own show, he'll be handling other duties. Read More.
Comparing Satellite Radio
There are two Satellite Radio services available: XM and SIRIUS. They're both good, so which one is right for you? By spending a little time reviewing their differences, you'll no doubt see which one should be your particular choice.
Internet Radio Recorder
Fogware Publishing has released "Internet Radio Recorder" for recording Internet music and programming which includes many features to enhance recording and maintaining a library of audio. More details.
Radiolover Records Streams For MAC
Radiolover 1.1 allows MAC users to record their favorite Internet Radio stations as separate songs so the audio can be played back in their iPod later. Read more.
WKRP's Thanksgiving Fiasco
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AudioSpin Media Recorder
AudioSpin Streaming Media Recorder is a Windows software application which comes with a large database of Internet stations for easy selection. Users can record sessions or capture individual tracks on-the-fly for later playback.
WKRP in Cincinnati - Turkey Drop Audio
A 1978 episode of WKRP in Cincinnati became an instant classic when the station decided to drum up some publicity by dropping live turkeys from a helicopter. Too bad nobody told them turkeys can't fly! Listen to audio highlights.
The Clear Channel Banned Songs List
One of the most famous stories of banned songs occurred several days after September 11, 2001. It's alleged a list of songs not to play was issued by Clear Channel Radio to company Program Directors. There's more to this story - read it here.
Oldies and Classic Rock Online
Listening to online Radio and webcasts from both streaming Internet-only Radio to traditional Radio stations that stream, has become easier. There are many choices in any genre from Alternative to country, pop to classical and everything in between. Here are links, by format, to get you started.
BoomBox Internet Radio Player
The BoomBox Internet Radio Player is absolutely an essential piece of software for those who enjoy Internet Radio and streaming audio on the Web. It quickly allows you to pick from thousands of sources and just as quickly, let's you record whatever you want. Full Review.
Create Your Own Jingles
A visitor to Radio.about.com wants to know how it is possible to create some good jingles for his radio program. Believe it or not, it can be done for almost nothing - or - for a few bucks you can actually get one of the greatest jingle companies in the world to do it for you. Read more.
Radio Internships Available
One of the best ways to break into Radio is by Interning. It's an old tradition in broadcasting and still one of the BEST ways to learn the business from the inside out. Here's a list of selected Intern opportunities.
How to Edit a Music File
This lesson will help you learn how to edit an audio music file. After downloading a few examples, you'll see how easy it really is.
Want To Work On The Radio?
If you've ever thought of working in Radio, here's what you need to know about how to break-in. Covered are broadcast schools, traditional colleges and universities, interns, apprentices, what you can expect to make and more.>