Do I need an iPod or an MP3 player to listen to podcasts?
Not at all. You can listen to podcasts directly from your computer. If
you want to take it with you, any MP3 player or iPod will work.
Do I need special software to listen to podcasts on my computer?
Nope. You can listen to podcasts directly from the Web using the
PodcastJCI site. Just select a podcast and click "Listen"! This
works if you're on a PC or a Mac. To subscribe to a podcast – which
automatically loads new episodes onto your computer –you will need
music player software. Learn more about subscribing.