Listening to Podcasts with Google Reader

I haven't been using Google Reader a lot because I rather "monitor" RSS feeds (keyword based alerts) with KlipFolio than I actually "read" content. But this time I think I found the right application for Google Reader.... subscribing and listening to podcasts.

Google Reader not only allows you to subscribe to podcast feeds but also gives you a little interface so you can start playing the podcast file right from your browser.

I know, some of you will say that normal people use their MP3 player but still, about 80% of us use their PC to listen to podcasts. And i must say, in this case the Google Reader solution comes in handy. Just subscribe and refresh and click play.

The only thing is that you need to keep your browser open to listen... So no checking up on Gmail while you're enjoying your favorite podcast. Google Reader is also available for most mobile phones.

Technorati : FIR, RSS, feeds, gmail, google, google reader, klipfolio, mp3, podcast, serence

Comments

[Joeri]

The only thing is that you need to keep your browser open to listen... So no checking up on Gmail while you're enjoying your favorite podcast

Why Not ? Can't you just open a second window of your browser, or a third, fourth,...

[Philippe Borremans]

Nope Joeri, for one or the other reason the podcast stops playing... At least in Flock, the bowser I am using.

[Joeri]

Then it's about time you buy an Apple. I use iTunes to listen to podcasts and surf on the web(check mail) at the same time.
Or, maybe you could just download iTunes instead of Google reader on your PC as well (it's for free).

[Philippe Borremans]

Hey Joeri,

I use iTunes too but the purpose of Google Reader is that you have everything on one page; rss feeds with podcasts, Gmail etc... No need to open up different applications. That's where it's heading... no applications but one control page on the web, always up to date, always available. To see what I mean check out:http://eyeos.info/index.php