We get people who call any form of audio or video media a podcast. A screen recording posted to Youtube? Podcast! 1 hour class video recording? Podcast! MP3 file of a recorded discussion? Podcast! Powerpoint file uploaded to Slideshare? Podcast!

But, if I talk to them about syndication or the things that make a podcast a podcast… crickets. I mean, it’s awesome that people are creating things and sharing what they make, but it’s hard to figure out what they’re really talking about when they describe their project. Podcast!