A podcast is a program made available in digital format for download over the Internet. For example, an episodic series of digital audio or video files that a user can download to a personal device to listen to at a time of their choosing.

The dictionary definition of a podcast is: A digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series, new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically. The term Podcast is actually a portmanteau of iPod and Broadcast.

A podcast is an episodic audio program that is generally focused on one topic, such as true crime, motherhood, startups or any other popular topic. The term "podcast" comes from a combination of the words iPod, the personal digital audio player made by Apple, and broadcasting.