Learn about the history of podcasting in it's first and second iterations from James Cridland, and earn yourself some extra imaginary credit!In this chat James shares insights on the origins of podcasting, tracing its roots back to a blog post written by Adam Curry in 2001 and the subsequent collaboration with Dave Weiner to develop RSS technology for audio distribution. This collaboration was instrumental in democratizing audio content creation, allowing anyone with a microphone and a computer to share their voice with the world. We hear about the disputed origin of the word 'podcast', and the impact of Apple’s involvement on the medium's popularity and mainstream acceptance.For nearly a decade after the initial boom, podcasting saw little innovation, leading to a perception that the medium had become stale. Introduce to the stage, Podcasting 2.0, the initiative designed to bring new features to the forefront of podcasting, enhancing user experience and encouraging deeper interaction with audio content and its creators. Find podcasting resources, links and extra listening at Creativityfound.co.uk/podcastingDisclaimerThings change. Technologies improve. What is discussed in this episode is correct as of time of episode release.Support the showYou can financially support Podcasting 2.0 in Practice here. Thank youWith thanks to:Cover design by The Pink OctopusTheme music City Vibe from KetsaAdditional music Nova Search available on Pixabay