A podcast is series of audio programmes usually available to download for free from various places. Sometimes, they have a specific number of episodes, sometimes they go on for ever.<\/p>\n
Podcasts can be on any subject: sometimes they tell a story, but usually they are focused on a particular subject.<\/p>\n
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You can also find huge numbers of radio programmes from around the world online and many of them include stories and dramatisations as well as music.<\/p>\n
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BBC Sounds<\/strong><\/a> is the BBC’s catch-up audio service, which includes radio programmes, podcasts and audiobooks. All free to download to your mobile.\u00a0 You need to set up a free account, including a parent or guardian’s email if you’re under 13.<\/p>\n Other services include Apple Podcasts, Spotify<\/em> or specialist podcast apps such as Stitcher<\/em> or Google Podcasts<\/em> (great for mobiles). Sometimes a podcast can be streamed (i.e. played online) and sometimes you will have to download them to your device. It all depends on what software you’re using.<\/p>\n Other useful audio sources online include:<\/p>\n MixCloud<\/a><\/p>\n Soundcloud<\/a><\/p>\n Radio Garden<\/a> is a website that allows you to explore online stations across the world.<\/p>\n Radioplayer<\/a><\/p>\n TuneIn<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please be aware that many of these sites and apps include adverts to help pay for the service.<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are a handful that you might like. Podcasts will be promoted through the Library blog<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> and are also catalogued on AccessIT (our Library catalogue).<\/p>\n Double booked<\/a> – a fun blether between Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin and friends. Not surprisingly, there’s lots about books. Available through Apple Podcasts<\/a> and Spotify<\/a>.<\/p>\n Scotland outdoors<\/a> – a guide to wildlife, folklore, history, food and drink, hillwalking, sports and people involved in outdoor Scottish life. Available through Apple<\/a>, Spotify<\/a>, podcast apps, BBC and other podcast suppliers.<\/p>\n The unexplainable disappearance of Mars Patel<\/a> – this adventure mystery series includes three series telling the story of strange disappearances at school.<\/p>\n Turn up for the books<\/a> – each episode features books on a specific theme, discussed with a special guest. Cheerful and funny.<\/p>\n You’re dead to me<\/a> – funny history podcast from one of the Horrible Histories experts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A podcast is series of audio programmes usually available to download for free from various places. Sometimes, they have a specific number of episodes, sometimes they go on for ever. Podcasts can be on any subject: sometimes they tell a story, but usually they are focused on a particular subject. You do not have to … Continue reading Podcasts and radio<\/span> Some recommended podcasts<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n
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