FAQs

What is a podcast?

A podcast is an audio file (usually an MP3 or MP4) that is distributed or "broadcast" over the Internet. Episodes are delivered straight to your computer and can be played on a variety of mobile devices (such as an MP3 player or smart phone). You can also listen from your computer. Pinky's podcast is a radio-style program that is offered for direct download or streaming.

You can subscribe to the podcasts you want to follow, and can decide when and where you want to listen.

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Do I need an iPod to listen to a podcast?

Although "podcast" is a combination of the words "iPod" and "broadcast," you don't need an iPod to listen. When you're on the go, you can use any device that plays MP3s or MP4s. Any MP3 player will play Pinky's audio story podcasts. Devices that can play Pinky's Kid-Created Video Story Podcasts must support MP4 format videos. These include the iPod Nano, iPod Touch, iPhone, and Microsoft Zune.

When you're at your computer, you can play MP3 and MP4 files using podcast software. Different operating systems require certain software, so you need to choose one that will work with your computer's operating system.

There are a number of free options. iTunes is one popular choice that works for both Windows and Mac users. Juice and Doppler are other options.

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How do I listen to a podcast?

There are three ways to listen to Pinky's audio podcasts. You can stream it online, download the file to your computer, or subscribe to the RSS feed using podcast software.

There are two ways to watch Pinky's Kid-Created Video Story Podcasts. You can stream it online at www.PinkyDinkyDoo.com or subscribe to the RSS feed using podcast software.

To listen or watch Pinky's podcasts, you need podcast software and a computer with a reliable Internet connection. For portable listening, you also need an MP3 player or other personal audio device.

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How do I get podcast software?

There are many different choices when it comes to podcast software and new versions are being released all the time. However, different operating systems require certain software, so you need to choose one that will work with your computer's operating system.

There are a number of free options for podcast software. iTunes is one popular choice that works for both Windows and Mac users. Juice and Doppler are other options. Go to the software website, and follow the download instructions.

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Is there a charge for Pinky's podcast?

No. Pinky's podcast is free.

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What is the difference between downloading and streaming?

When you download Pinky's podcast, you are copying the MP3 file from our site onto your computer, so that you can play it in iTunes or another media player. Once you have downloaded a file, you can transfer it to your portable music player. The file will remain on your computer until you delete it.

When you stream Pinky's podcast, you can instantly listen to the episode from your computer without adding a file to your computer's memory.

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How do I subscribe to Pinky's podcast?

You can subscribe to Pinky's podcast via Pinky's RSS feed.

Since we have two types of podcasts (Pinky's audio story podcasts and Pinky's Kid Created Video Story Podcasts), you'll need to subscribe to each of these RSS feeds individually using your podcast software.

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How do I unsubscribe?

To unsubscribe, please delete the entire podcast entry for Pinky (select the RSS feed, not just the individual episode or episodes) in your podcast software.

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