Over the last few years, podcasting has been growing by leaps and bounds. With more people joining the podcasting ranks, the number of pod hosting sites and software programs have grown as well.

Recently I was asked if I knew of a podcast host which would allow shows to be pre-recorded or made onsite but scheduled for a later air time. I do know of one that would probably fit the bill and that one is TalkShoe.

TalkShoe has a variety of options available to meet the needs of podcasters. The free recording, storage, and bandwidth options are especially appealing. TalkShoe allows you to host live episodes and record as you go. You may also choose to record and schedule shows for a later time. Do you have a show you’d like to upload? That is an available option too.

When it comes to listeners and participants, there are some great options. For instance, an episode can be open to the public or you can mark it for private use only. This might be useful to you if you want to invite or allow only specific people.

Depending on your recording and access choices, listeners may be able to call into the live show using a phone or VoIP, join in an open chat while they listen, or download the cast to their computers. Of course, with these listener options, you also have quite a few controls at your disposal to make things easy.

You can find out more by checking out the helpful TalkShoe videos and FAQ.

Here are a few other hosts you may want to check out:

• PodBean.com
• NowLive.com
• MyPodcast