As the lines between portable media players and communication devices blur and functionalities merge, we got excited about other ways of delivering our podcasts to you. Most of us listen to podcasts on our computer or iPod/MP3 players, but hey, our mobile phones have long ceased to be just phones – they can play a variety of media files as well! Which means podcasts can also be made available on mobile phones! There are a couple of ways you can use your phone to listen to podcasts. One is to download the podcasts on your phone (ensures best quality) and listen on the go – so that’s similar to subscribing in iPods or MP3 players, except that you bypass the computer as the conduit to pass the file. That’s really convenient! But watch out for your mobile plan with your provider (and a compatible phone) if you want to try this. You should have a dataplan with your provider. Else, downloading a few podcast episodes a month on a regular plan…let’s just say don’t try it! It’ll be too darn expensive. PodioIndia podcasts are already available through downloadable Podcast services at Spodradio and Nokia. More of that in a later post. In the meanwhile you can read the CNET Asia blog on this topic.

Another way of listening to podcasts on your phone is by actually calling up a phone number and listening to an episode. Our Awaaz Anjane podcast is now available at SayNow. You can call up (408) 731-6852 to subscribe to this Podcast either through your mobile phone or your landline phone (US phone numbers only). You can choose to get either a text message or a phone ring whenever we upload a new episode. You can also choose not to get notified. While listening to an episode just press 7 for notifications change option (1 = Text Message, 2 = Phone Ring, 3 = None). If, for some reason, you want to unsubscribe, press the * key.  Note that the SayNow service is free but your mobile carrier charges may apply. But typical mobile plans in US have unlimited nights and weekends and nationwide free long distance. So, if you have such a plan, you can always give this a try at night or on weekends.

Let us know how you like this. We have to admit that a phone call does not offer the best quality for a music podcast but say, if you are stuck in traffic in LA or NY and have nothing better to do, try dialing (408) 731-6852. Please make sure you comply with local laws using a mobile phone while driving. And by all means, drive safe! In another post, we will talk about the other option involving downloads on your mobile phone. So long, enjoy!

(You know we have to write this: PodioIndia.com is neither affiliated with nor endorses SayNow.com’s services. We tried to outline this service as best as we could, but please consult SayNow.com website for any further details. You agree to use this service at your own risk.)