Podcasting is a method of publishing audio and video broadcasts via the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed of new files. Many content providers offer podcast feeds at no cost. These feeds deliver audio and/or video broadcasts to your desktop. You can replay these files on your computer or load them on to your MP3 player and take them with you. The word "podcasting" combines the words "broadcasting" and "iPod." The term can be misleading since neither podcasting nor replaying podcasts requires an iPod or any portable music player. Required Software All you need to get started is podcasting software. Once you download and install the software, simply subscribe to the Pentagon Channel podcast feeds located listed below. The podcasting software will automatically check for updates and download the files to your computer so you can load them onto your MP3 player. Suggested Free Podcasting Software iTunes (PC/Mac) iPodder (PC/Mac/Linux) jPodder (PC) iPodderX(Mac) Getting Started To receive the Pentagon Channel feeds in your podcasting application, follow the instructions below:  Click the pod icon  associated with the podcast to which you wish to subscribe.

VIDEO PODCASTS Around the Services in Brief From the Pentagon Channel NewsCenter - A 5-minute version of Around The Services reduced in size for headline updates.   This Week in the Pentagon A weekly half hour update on the news coming out of the Pentagon, taking one topic each week and exploring it in-depth.   Recon An original Pentagon Channel series, Recon is a monthly half-hour informational television program providing an in-depth look on a variety of topics from real world operations, missions, military events / history and other subjects highlighting the accomplishments of U.S. military men and women.   Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Weekly interviews with and statements from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on issues concerning servicemembers and America's military.   Fit for Duty Fit for Duty takes viewers through a high-energy 30-minute workout led by servicemembers with expertise in fitness training. The show makes it simple to follow along and complete exercises demonstrated by the instructors. A military sports medicine physician also offers tips for preventing injuries and avoiding career-ending accidents during each episode.   Fit for Duty: Cardio Fit for Duty cardio episodes take viewers through high-energy 30-minute workouts led by servicemembers with expertise in fitness training. As the name implies, the cardio episodes focus on cardiovascular training.   Fit for Duty: Pilates Fit for Duty Pilates episodes take viewers through 30-minute workouts led by servicemembers with expertise in fitness training. As the name implies, the Pilates episodes involve using the Pilates Method to build strength, flexibility and agility.   Fit for Duty: Resistance Training Fit for Duty resistance training episodes take viewers through high-energy 30-minute workouts led by servicemembers with expertise in fitness training. The resistance training workouts feature a variety of fitness-building techniques, such as Marine Corps Martial Arts and weight training.   Freedom Journal Iraq A daily news program produced by American Forces Network Iraq. The program focuses on military missions, operations and U.S. military forces in Iraq.   Briefings, Speeches, and Roundtables Predominately features briefings from the DoD briefing studio on a wide range of topics, spanning individual services, combatant commands and other issues. Also includes weekly and daily briefings from Iraq as needed.   Freedom Watch Afghanistan Freedom Watch Afghanistan presents the latest from Operation Enduring Freedom in a daily newscast showing the activities of American troops in country. Produced by AFN-Afghanistan.   Iraqi Freedom Minute A daily 60-second news brief from AFN-Iraq, providing the latest updates on Operation Iraqi Freedom.   The American Veteran  The American Veteran is a half-hour video news magazine designed to inform veterans, their families and their communities about the services and benefits they have earned through their service to America and to recognize and honor that service.   Bloggers' Roundtable Bloggers' Roundtable is a weekly feature that sits senior military and civilian leaders down with bloggers, to provide updates, and frank and first hand perspective about ongoing operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere.

AUDIO PODCASTS This Week in the Pentagon A weekly half-hour update on the news coming out of the Pentagon, taking one topic each week and exploring it in-depth.   Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Weekly interviews with and statements from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on issues concerning servicemembers and America's military.   Briefings, Speeches, and Roundtables Predominately features briefings from the DoD briefing studio on a wide range of topics, spanning individual services, combatant commands and other issues. Also includes weekly and daily briefings from Iraq as needed.   Around the Services in Brief From the Pentagon Channel NewsCenter - A 5-minute version of Around The Services reduced in size for headline updates.   AFPS Daily Update from the American Forces Press Service.    Bloggers' Roundtable Bloggers' Roundtable is a weekly feature that sits senior military and civilian leaders down with bloggers, to provide updates, and frank and first hand perspective about ongoing operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere.