WGMD RSS/XML Podcast Fact Sheet

What is an rss feed? Why when I click on the button do I receive only code? What is a podcast?

Podcast is simply a fancy way to receive information, news and audio links automatically to your computer. Don't be confused, when you click on the button, the xml file will display, but, here's what you need to do to get this to work.

When you see a feed button XML right click on the button and copy the shortcut, then you can enter the links into an RSS feed reader application that runs on your computer and downloads the headlines and links as new items are posted by WGMD.. There are many freeware and shareware readers available for most operating systems. For audio podcasts, you can either subscribe in your RSS reader, or simply subscribe in I-Tunes using the tools/advanced/subscribe to podcast feature.

Frequently asked questions about RSS

What is RSS?
The acronym RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary. An RSS feed, also known as a news feed, is a syndicated news feed in an XML format that you can subscribe to.

What is a news feed reader?
A news feed reader, also known as a news aggregator, is software that lets you subscribe to RSS feeds.

Why should I use a news feed reader?
Using an RSS feed reader allows you to be alerted when new articles on the topics you're interested in are available. Many feed readers will pop up a new window when a new article is available, or are integrated into mail clients or Web browsers. When you are alerted of a new article, you can click on a link that will take you directly to it.

Where can I get an RSS feed reader?
A simple internet search will display a myriad of options, for audio try I-Tunes. However, try these links for your specific requirements:

Windows - SharpReader
Windows - RssReader.com
Windows - Rocket RSS Reader
MAC Users - NetNewsWire

What is Web syndication?
Syndication on the Web means a section of a website is made available for users or other sites to use.

All I see when I click on the button is this code? Why?

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<!-- 
 must include xmlns:itunes tag

  -->

- <rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/DTDs/Podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0">
- <channel>
  <title>Dan Gaffney's Morning Show</title>
  <itunes:author>WGMD</itunes:author>
  <link>http://www.wgmd.com</link>
  <description>For 20 years, Dan Gaffney's been the number one morning show host on Delmarva. Hosting the morning show with surprising clarity, and doing it consistantly and efficiently. Dan is the number one morning show host in the First State. Listen to Dan live every morning from 5:30-9am on WGMD 92.7FM. Dan Gaffney - Podcasting from the nation's summer capital. In I-Tunes click on the arrow to the right of album to get all the daily cuts.</description>
  <language>en</language>
  <copyright>Copyright (c) 2005 Resort Broadcasting</copyright>
  <managingEditor>dan@wgmd.com</managingEditor>
  <webMaster>webmaster@wgmd.com

Again, you need to copy the shortcut, found by right clicking the RSS/XML feed into your RSS Reader or I-Tunes.

Why is this helpful? This is too complicated!

The information found in WGMD Podcasts automatically download into your machine when subscribed to a podcast. You no longer have to go hunting for audio or news, why not let your computer do the work for you? If you find it too complicated, you can still manually download all the audio from the WGMD Audio To Go page and read our news online... or you can always just listen to the radio.