I had a professor at Fresno State who intorduced me to Podcasts, I actually listened to some really intresting things. However, I would have never thought about an iPod or podcasts if had not been for Dr. Chadwick!! But, I do think they are a great idea to listen to lectures, because I know how hard it was for me sometimes when my son was sick and i missed out on lecture, when you miss one day, you miss alot.