The History of Podcasting/Audioblogging

i2Go Selcetive Downloading Database Software Created

Sep 15, 2000

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

Oct 15, 2000

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

Oct 15, 2003

October 2003, organized the first Bloggercon weblogger conference at Berkman Center.

ITunes adds Podcast Feature to ITunes

Jun 15, 2005

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

Jul 15, 2005

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

Feb 15, 2006

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

Mar 15, 2009

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.