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The History of Podcasting/Audioblogging

  • i2Go Selcetive Downloading Database Software Created

    In September 2000, the first system that enabled the selection, automatic downloading and storage of serial episodic audio content on PCs and portable devices was launched from early MP3 player manufacturer, i2Go.
  • Creation of Audioblogging through "Enclosure" Feature

  • First Public Usage of Selective Podcast Download Technology in a Conference Setting

    October 2003, organized the first Bloggercon weblogger conference at Berkman Center.
  • ITunes adds Podcast Feature to ITunes

    In June 2005, Apple added podcasting to its iTunes 4.9 music software and building a directory of podcasts at its iTunes Music Store.
  • The President uses Podcasts to Address the Nation

    In July 2005, U.S. President George W. Bush became a podcaster of sorts, when the White House website added an RSS 2.0 feed to the previously downloadable files of the president's weekly radio addresses
  • First Podcast with a Traveling and Selective Venue Tour

    In February 2006, podcaster Lance Anderson became the first to take a podcast and create a live venue tour.
  • World Record Broken for most hits for a Podcast Show

    The Adam Carolla Show started as a regular weekday podcast in March 2009 and by March 2011, 59.6 million podcasts had been downloaded, breaking Ricky Gervais previous world record.