Podcast, Smodcast, Bahumbug! | Part 4 of 4: How do you create separate RSS feeds? | Viral Marketing HW | Purchase College

Part 4 of 4

My questions to you (or someone who can help) as it relates to RSS feeds and podcasts:

1. How does one create separate RSS feeds for their blog posts, blog comments and podcasts?



2. Is this possible in blogger?



3. Does WordPress allow separate feeds for each of the elements mentioned?

FeedBurner has achieved this on their blog site. Check it out by clicking their RSS links. They have separate RSS feeds for their posts, podcasts and comments.

Blogger permits separate post and comment feeds by way of their default "widget" option but its hard to generate a feed url for podcasts.

I'm open to your help!

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Podcast, Smodcast, Bahumbug! PART 3 of 4: My Podcast Set-Up | Viral Marketing HW | Purchase College SUNY

Part 3 of 4:

HERE'S MY PODCAST SETUP...



1. SOFTWARE: Adobe SoundBooth (allows multitrack layering & editing, doesn't accept midi files)

2. HARDWARE: PC Computer (but MAC is the best!) & Digital Microphone (Stereo Condenser MIC) ......

3. WEB HOST: For now its YAHOO (not Free) MEDIAFIRE is free and FTP not needed.

4. FTP (File Transfer Protocol/ A way to upload your mp3 file to a web host): I didn't need it for YAHOO or MEDIAFIRE but I recommend FileZilla if you're using a web host that requires FTP.

5. PUBLISHER: Select the 'enclose' a link in a new blog post. (Blogger has this option, I assume other blog providers have a way to 'enclose' links as well.) Once the link is enclosed, web based applications such as FeedBurner will publish and or recognize your enclosures (after registering your podcast with them) by showing a 'play' button when you click the RSS link that you've placed on your blog.

6. ENVIRONMENT: A 'comfy' couch, patience and a quiet space wouldn't hurt. (My computer's fan was really loud during the making of my podcast, but the mic didn't pick it up.)

7. RSS (Really Simple Syndication): (a way for folks to subscribe or receive your podcasts) I used FeedBurner.

What's your podcast setup?
What software do you use?
Should I post a photo of my set up?

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Podcast, Smodcast, Bahumbug! Part 2 of 4: My Process | Viral Marketing HW | Purchase College SUNY

Part 2 of 4
I never really knew what a podcast was or how to define it until recently (slapping myself for saying that aloud) To my understanding, a podcast is a web hosted, audio file (mp3) with various functionalities. Below is my podcasting experience; the process of a first-timer.

Learning how to use my audio software, Adobe Sound Booth, was my first step. Determining subject matter was my next step and imagining how the final podcast should sound followed; one wouldn't create a scripted film without a storyboard, right? Foreseeing the finished product gave me a sense of direction. I settled on making a 'pod-vite' or recorded invite for my upcoming show at the time. The plan was to use my voice and a song playing in the background that would fade in and out based on verbal cues.

I recorded myself an infinite number of times before surrendering to pen and paper. My typed up cue card saved me from the potential 'wee' morning hour grudge work. So, the final recording was almost done and my intercom buzzer scared the 'living daylights' out of me; frick'n delivery guy, rang the buzzer like the police was after him.

With a full belly and a much needed boost, my mp3 was finally recorded. I uploaded it to my web host (yahoo), 'enclosed' (or attached) the mp3 within my (Blogger) blog via 'new post' and finally published it with 'FeedBurner', which recognized my blog's enclosed mp3 link and rendered a handy-dandy 'play' button (when in RSS view).

FeedBurner also provided an RSS feed for both my blog and podcast. In Part 3 I list my podcast setup. Check it out if you're a podcast newbie (like me), feel free to share your first podcasting experience.

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Podcast, Smodcast, Bahumbug! | Part 1 of 4: Viral Marketing Homework for the Podcast Newbie, Me | Purchase College SUNY

Part 1 of 4
Podcasting, the Viral Marketing course homework that is proving to be both frustrating and fruitful; rewarding if you're able to get all of the components to work together. Thankfully, all has been working out in my favor (knock on wood) but what if your effort just 'ain't cutting it?' The alternate assignment for the class is to get an article published with 'I don't know'.... three more weeks of class [insert head-banging here]. I'll take the lesser of the two evils. Let's just say that podcasting seemed to be the most viable choice. ...and the saga unfolds, click 'read more' below to continue.

The Viral Marketing course, under the umbrella of the Arts Management program, taught by both Linda Solomon (faculty from the Arts Management program) and Annemarie Gatti (faculty from the Conservatory of Music) was offered during the Spring 2009 semester for the first time ever at Purchase College SUNY. Approximately sixty students are currently enrolled but somehow individual attention is made possible.

All students including myself are required to create and maintain blogs, twitter accounts and various other social networking sites including creating youtube videos and podcasting. All for the purposes of marketing our events, personal causes and or experiences as a student or artist at Purchase College SUNY. Books by Malcolm Gladwell, Chip Heath/Dan Heath, Nicky Kalliongis, optional readings and open mics are also a part of the course.

This blog, "Picture Purchase", is homework in the flesh. Podcasting was indeed a homework of challenge. Checkout Part 2 if you're interested in my podcast process. (Hmmm perhaps this should of been a podcast?)

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