Podcast hosting...

[dave u]

The TLW podcast is currently hosted with podomatic. I pay $25 a month hosting fees, and for that I get 5GB of bandwidth.

 

Problem is, I've reached that limit now and the podcast is no longer available for people to play or download. Whatsmore, the limit doesn't get reset until the middle of September and we are planning on doing another podcast tomorrow.

 

I could upgrade to 15GB of bandwidth, but that's $50 a month and quite frankly I reckon I can get a better deal elsewhere as that seems excessive.

 

So, does anyone have any experience or knowledge of this kind of thing and can you recommend an alternative for me?

[dave u]

I've found one that gives 50GB for less than what I'm currently paying for 5GB!!

 

The problem is I'm wary about switching to a company I don't know, and I can't find any reviews of them either.

 

PodcastMachine

[Andy M]

Don't think this is exactly what you're looking for, but may be a different option: SoundCloud - Your Sound, At The Heart

[dave u]

Yeah Sound Cloud was suggested to me, but their website is a bit sketchy in terms of what it does. I got the impression it's more for musicians uploading songs rather than stuff that can be over an hour long.

 

Do you know anything about them?

[Welsh]

Yeah Sound Cloud was suggested to me, but their website is a bit sketchy in terms of what it does. I got the impression it's more for musicians uploading songs rather than stuff that can be over an hour long.

 

Do you know anything about them?

 

My mate adds all his dj mixes onto Soundcloud, they are usually 1 hour+ should be more than capable for a TLW podcast.

[dave u]

My mate adds all his dj mixes onto Soundcloud, they are usually 1 hour+ should be more than capable for a TLW podcast.

 

What's the situation with itunes though? Can he put his stuff on there using sound cloud?

[Joe Le Taxi]

My mate uses it for music and he has sets on there that are hours long Dave.

 

If you have a free subscription anyone can listen but only a certain amount of people can download it. Not too sure about the costs but from my experience it is very reliable.

 

Also, it has its own player on Facebook to enable easier access.

 

P.S. SoundCloud to iTunes, info here: Podcasting 101 - 101 on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

[Dan Vito Corleone]

Have you looked into Ventrilo Dave?

[Welsh]

What's the situation with itunes though? Can he put his stuff on there using sound cloud?

 

He doesn't use it on itunes, however, Soundcloud will allow it.

 

Podcasting 101 - 101 on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

 

EDIT: Sorry Kopite, never saw your post.

[dave u]

Ok soundcloud doesn't look like it's gonna be any good as the itunes thing is an issue. It's only in beta stage and I'd have to apply to be accepted into it. I'm sure I'd get in, but I don't know how long it takes so I'm gonna have to look elsewhere.

 

Pain in the arse this.

[Joe Le Taxi]

Dunno if this helps mate:

 

How-to: Podcasting, Soundcloud, Blogger | AudioNewsRoom

[dave u]

Dunno if this helps mate:

 

How-to: Podcasting, Soundcloud, Blogger | AudioNewsRoom

 

It would do if the options I get on my screen were the same as the ones in the link, but they aren't for some reason. Either it's because I have the free account (not paying until I know it works) or because they've changed it so the download option isn't the same as what it is in that article.

 

Still looking into it, but looks like I'm going to have to jib soundcloud off and go with podbean, which seems a bit more straightforward.