This is the introduction to the eBook I wrote about how to setup your own podcast for free.Over the last two years Podcasting has exploded as a communication, entertainment and promotional medium. Thousands of podcasts are being produced everyday. What was once the domain of tech geeks and audiophiles has now been made available to the general public through several easy to use tools and technologies. Without the expense of high tech equipment or the need for in depth technical expertise you can launch your own podcast and be on your way to stardom.In the following I guide I will lay out the tools and methods you can use to begin podcasting in a matter of hours. I will walk you through practical examples of setting up your podcast and introducing it to the world. I will review the steps I have used to launch several successful podcasts and steer you away from the pitfalls that I encountered. I will even show you several techniques for promoting your podcast at little or no cost to you. So without further ado, let's get started.