Podcasts
What is a podcast?
Podcasts are audio programs, similar to radio programs, available for download over the Internet. You can subscribe to a podcast and have new episodes automatically downloaded to your computer. Podcasts can also then be uploaded to an MP3 player.
Do I need to own an iPod to listen to a podcast?
No, you can listen to a podcast on your computer with a variety of free software.
How do I subscribe to an Oxford Journals Podcast?
In order to subscribe to a podcast you must first download a Podcast Client or an RSS reader that supports podcasts. iTunes is one of the most popular but there are many other free providers around such as Juice. Companies such as Yahoo and Google provide automated download services too.
There are many ways to listen as well. Once an episode is downloaded this can be played on your computer using software such as iTunes, Windows Media Player or RealPlayer. An alternative is to upload the episodes to your portable MP3 player.
Oxford Journals Podcasts can be subscribed to by clicking on the link below.
How can I listen to an individual episode, rather than subscribing?
Individual episodes can also be listened to direct from the website using the episode links:
- Click here for the list of individual episodes of the JNCI podcast.
- Click here for a list of individual episodes of the Parliamentary Affairs podcast.
How much does a podcast cost?
All Oxford Journals podcasts are free.
Do I need to give any personal information to subscribe to a podcast?
Because podcasts are delivered via an RSS (Real Simple Syndication) feed, you do not need to give any personal information to subscribe to a podcast.
Can I use a podcast for broadcast or educational purposes?
Please contact Oxford Journals permissions department at journals.permissions@oxfordjournals.org.
Do you have transcripts of each show?
No, not at this time. If you would like to see transcripts offered in the future, please email us at podcasts@oxfordjournals.org.
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Comments about the Oxford Podcasts?
We’d love to hear your feedback. Please email us today at podcasts@oxfordjournals.org.