By Rob Greenlee

Shorter Version:

Podcast (noun):
An on-demand, audio and or video episodic program, often conversational, narrative, or thematic in nature, distributed through open RSS feeds or proprietary platforms. While primarily audio, many podcasts include video versions and may be freely available or offered through paid subscriptions, existing as ongoing series or limited-run shows.

Longer Version:

Podcast (noun):
A podcast is an on-demand, audio and or video program released in episodic format, often centered on specific themes, stories, or conversations. While traditionally audio-based, many podcasts also include video versions, which audio and video can be distributed via open RSS feeds or platform-specific. In addition to open RSS distribution, podcasts may be uploaded directly to proprietary platform distribution and offered through paid subscription-based access models. Podcasts range from ongoing series to limited-run or short-series programs, and commonly feature conversational, narrative, or thematic storytelling formats.