Consider also that when I wrote that definition above, way back in January of 2006, the first video iPods had only been available for three months. The conversation about syndicating video was only just gathering steam and the nomenclature for syndicated video wasn’t fixed. It’s not really fixed now: Vodcasting, videocasting, etc. Note that Wikipedia has maintained a separate entry for Video podcast since April 2005.

I’d argue that the term podcasting by itself still suggests audio to many people, even if by a proper definition, it applies to many media types. Considering how few people use the term audio podcasting, I think the distinction is still useful.

I understand the definition of podcast as you describe above, however, when working with our member library staff I find it helpful to distinguish between audio and video as I feel it helps them visualize what equipment they may need for different kinds of ‘casting projects.

Many of them aren’t familiar with podcasting at all (which is the purpose of this grant project), so if I can break things into more manageable “chunks” by distinguishing between types of media it can be helpful.

Thanks for your comment! I appreciate your 2 cents.

Appreciate the comprehensive post. However, I’m still amazed that people continue to make a distinction between audio and video when writing or speaking about podcasting. Wikipedia defines “podcast” properly as does the Common Craft video.

A podcast is a series of digital-media files, which are distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players and computers.

Just hoping to bring a little clarity to the uninitiated.