What is a Podcast?

Podcasting is a method of publishing files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to new files automatically.

What is a Synergy Podcast?

Synergy Lectures can be downloaded via podcast and listened to at any time, either on your computer or on a portable MP3 player such as an ipod. You don’t need an ipod (mp3 player) to listen to a podcast. All you need is podcast software, such as free iTunes (Mac and Windows) software and a computer.

How is a Podcast Different From an Internet Audio File?

Podcasts can be subscribed to just like a magazine subscription. Each time there is a new Synergy Lecture, it will be automatically delivered to your podcast software, where you can listen to it anytime.

Can I Listen to the Synergy Lectures without Subscribing to a Podcast?

Yes, the audio portion of individual Synergy Lectures can be accessed via the Synergy Past Lectures web page. By clicking on the link to the individual MP3 lecture file, the lecture will play in your media player.

How Do I Subscribe to the Synergy Podcast via iTunes?

1. Download iTunes to your computer.
2. Copy this URL: http://library.ucsc.edu/mt/synergyblog/index.xml
   Or, click on the icon and copy the URL line from the new web page.
3. Open iTunes.
4. From the list in the upper left corner, click on Podcasts.
5. From the command line at the top, click on Advanced > Subscribe to Podcast...
6. Paste the URL from step 2 into the box. Click OK.
7. The Synergy podcast should automatically start downloading into iTunes.
8. Click on the gray triangle next to 'UCSC Synergy Lecture Podcasts' to see the complete list of podcasts.
9. iTunes will download the latest podcast into iTunes. Click on the GET button to download previous lectures.

How Do I Subscribe to the Synergy Podcast if I Already Have iTunes?

1. Click on the iTunes icon
2. Click on 'Launch application' and iTunes will launch and connect to the Synergy listing in the iTunes music store.
3. Select 'subscribe' if you would like to subscribe to the RSS feed and automatically receive future lectures. Select 'Get Episode' (may need to scroll to the far right) to download an individual lecture.