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Podcast Suite 
Version
1.5 Stable (last update on Jun 26, 2009)
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Date Added
5 March 2006
bycjmessenger on May 20, 2009
I am a high school teacher facilitating a journalism program and this is our web site. We do video and now audio casts and this suite was so easy to install and start using, I literally set it up and got our first cast operating in 15 minutes. Thanks, also, to Mr. Leblanc for his support a couple of months ago when I was fiddling with this extension for video podcasts. His simple advice was right on the money and solved the major problem I thought I had. And it was not even related really to his extension. I appreciate the help you provided to a poor English teacher struggling to keep up in the digital age! Great extension. We love it here at our high school and appreciate your time and effort!
byjclamp on April 8, 2009
Actually managing a podcast with this thing is really weird. You'd think you can just created the podcast and start uploading mp3s... not so! You have to use an ftp to load them. Then this thing scans that folder... At that point you have no podcast. What you do then is click the file from that folder. Then you add metadata. Still not added to the podcast... Finally, you have to create an entirely seperate article page for that issue of the podcast. So you'll be creating a billion pages. It puts a tag on that page and the podcast works by searching ALL the pages for tags and assembling them. And it's not a front end component (just a module). AND if you try save some space and put all your podcast tags on one page, it crashes the flash player AND will not generate the XML for the podcast... How bad is that? I think someone figured out the worst way this could be done and did it. How about just a plugin that you can load mp3s into and it manages your feed???
Owner's reply
Hi jclamp,
Sorry to hear you didn't like the Suite. However, there were some design decisions I had to make that require you to FTP the files up. Most webhosts have their file upload limits set very low; some as low as 2 MB. This is obviously not enough to upload a 20-30 minute (or longer) podcast episode. Rather than have someone wait 5-10 minutes for their file to upload and fail, I decided to recommend using FTP instead.
I assume that most people want to have a chance to edit the metadata before publishing a podcast episode. Regardless, since you have to upload the episode through FTP first anyway, there's no way I can automatically tell Joomla! to publish an episode on upload.
As far as the article creation goes, I personally wish it wasn't a separate screen. However, I wanted to make sure that people would be able to edit the article where their podcast episode appears using the full Joomla! content backend. It didn't make sense for me to reinvent the wheel and create the article editing screen in my component.
Also, I chose to go with the core Joomla! articles as people then have the flexibility of using any of their existing content plugins on episodes. For instance, some people use commenting plugins. With this setup, you can create an episode and people can add their comments directly to the article. And yes, you can only add one episode per article as iTunes only recognizes one tag per item in your RSS feed. Just trying to save some pain here.
If you want all of your podcasts on one page, create a link pointing to the section where your podcasts appear.
Sorry to hear about the Flash player crashing. I really don't use it, didn't write it, and only provide it as an option for people who want it. The primary purpose of the podcast suite is to generate the RSS feed for iTunes. If you know of a freely available Flash player that doesn't crash when you have "a billion" of them on the page, please point me towards it.
One point you're incorrect on is about the module. The Podcast Suite does have a frontend for the component; the module points to it. Otherwise, there wouldn't be a feed that iTunes could see.
bySParky2009 on March 30, 2009
This is a must if you want to publish your podcast from your site.
It is so EASY to do it is unbelievable
1) Upload mp3
2) Add some metadata
3) Publish the aritcle
4) There is no 4
This really is the best podcast module out there.
One tiny snag I have found is that if you want to delete a file, unpublishing the article and the file, but the data in the suite remains with no visible way to remove it
It is so EASY to do it is unbelievable
1) Upload mp3
2) Add some metadata
3) Publish the aritcle
4) There is no 4
This really is the best podcast module out there.
One tiny snag I have found is that if you want to delete a file, unpublishing the article and the file, but the data in the suite remains with no visible way to remove it
byMr Tee on March 16, 2009
This is a great plugin/module. It performs all of the functions as described - but the only headache I had was getting the familiar 1pixelout player to be called up instead of the standard XSPF player that comes bundled with it.
In the end, I removed the variable width and height parameters from the podcast.php file then added the following (where player.swf and is the uploaded 1pixelout player.
$playerURL = JURI::base() . 'plugins/content/podcast/player.swf';
return 'fileURL . '&song_title=' . $this->title . '">fileURL . '&song_title=' . $this->title . '" />fileURL . '"/>
'
and this to my index.php, just above the closing head tag
It might contain some code that is unneccessary, but right now it's working for me. Only downside is that I have to make sure my client adds ID3 tags to their mp3's to ensure the track title comes up.
I think that a comprehensive guide on how to replace the default mp3 player might help - especially for those who don't have a deep understanding of PHP.
Absolutely fantastic effort though, thanks a lot for putting the time into this.
In the end, I removed the variable width and height parameters from the podcast.php file then added the following (where player.swf and is the uploaded 1pixelout player.
$playerURL = JURI::base() . 'plugins/content/podcast/player.swf';
return 'fileURL . '&song_title=' . $this->title . '">fileURL . '&song_title=' . $this->title . '" />fileURL . '"/>
'
and this to my index.php, just above the closing head tag
It might contain some code that is unneccessary, but right now it's working for me. Only downside is that I have to make sure my client adds ID3 tags to their mp3's to ensure the track title comes up.
I think that a comprehensive guide on how to replace the default mp3 player might help - especially for those who don't have a deep understanding of PHP.
Absolutely fantastic effort though, thanks a lot for putting the time into this.
bytroy_a_b on February 3, 2009
This suite works better than most and is easy to get accustomed to. However it does have its limitations. The component allows you to set up itunes rss feeds. However, it does not allow you to create more than one podcast feed to submit to itunes, at least at this time, i've not found a way to do so.
All things considered. I like this product and would recommend it.
All things considered. I like this product and would recommend it.
Owner's reply
The multi-feed feature will be fixed in the next release.
bysmashtheguitar on January 2, 2009
Great component and great documentation. A breeze to set up. Thanks!
byAnnaleen on December 27, 2008
I got excellent support, and was able to integrate it with Josdewplayer with the help of the developer.
byjwalt on February 12, 2008
I like this component, it works well and so far have found it very usable, our users are able to use it without any problems and the feed works with the programs that they use to aggregate the podcast.
The only problem that I've got with it, that isn't really a problem, more of a feature request is Joomla 1.5 support.
Keep up the good work!
The only problem that I've got with it, that isn't really a problem, more of a feature request is Joomla 1.5 support.
Keep up the good work!
Owner's reply
A 1.5 version is now available :D
byPaganRadio on February 11, 2008
I'm giving this component (and it's associated bot and module) 4 stars. It's the best podcasting setup for Joomla that is available so far.
I've managed to incorporate the Word Press player bot (also known as 1pixelout player) to show up automatically when a new podcast is posted in the Podcast Suite component. A Download link also appears just above the player.
Keep in mind that this works on my Joomla 1.X site and that just because it works for me, it might not work for your particular Joomla site. In other words, just 'cuz I've found a work-around that works for me, it might or might not work for you and I offer no follow-up advice or support beyond this post.
Items used:
Podcast Suite ver. 1.1 stable (unmodified/unhacked. This only works if you hve NOT installed the modified plugin/bot that changes the default flash player.)
http://extensions.joomla.org/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,255/Itemid,35/
Word Press Player for Joomla! (also called the 1pixelout player)
http://extensions.joomla.org/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,4063/Itemid,35/
Install the Podcast Suite (component, module, and mambot/plugin), and the Word Press Player mambot/plugin.
Be sure to activate the Podcast mambot and the 1pixelout mambot after installing.
In the Podcast Suite component settings:
Link type is set to HTML Code.
In the enclosure code text field, paste this exactly as shown here:
[code]Click here to download this file{audio}{filename}{/audio}[/code]
I've tried setting it up so that the flash player is on top and the download link is underneath, but that doesn't work. So the only way that this hack works is if the download link is displayed first.
I then set up an rss feed to display the last X number of podcasts available. The feed URL is available by going to Components > Podcast > Catagory Feed Links
I strip off the last bit of the URL (&catID=X) and it seems to be working fine.
I've managed to incorporate the Word Press player bot (also known as 1pixelout player) to show up automatically when a new podcast is posted in the Podcast Suite component. A Download link also appears just above the player.
Keep in mind that this works on my Joomla 1.X site and that just because it works for me, it might not work for your particular Joomla site. In other words, just 'cuz I've found a work-around that works for me, it might or might not work for you and I offer no follow-up advice or support beyond this post.
Items used:
Podcast Suite ver. 1.1 stable (unmodified/unhacked. This only works if you hve NOT installed the modified plugin/bot that changes the default flash player.)
http://extensions.joomla.org/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,255/Itemid,35/
Word Press Player for Joomla! (also called the 1pixelout player)
http://extensions.joomla.org/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,4063/Itemid,35/
Install the Podcast Suite (component, module, and mambot/plugin), and the Word Press Player mambot/plugin.
Be sure to activate the Podcast mambot and the 1pixelout mambot after installing.
In the Podcast Suite component settings:
Link type is set to HTML Code.
In the enclosure code text field, paste this exactly as shown here:
[code]Click here to download this file{audio}{filename}{/audio}[/code]
I've tried setting it up so that the flash player is on top and the download link is underneath, but that doesn't work. So the only way that this hack works is if the download link is displayed first.
I then set up an rss feed to display the last X number of podcasts available. The feed URL is available by going to Components > Podcast > Catagory Feed Links
I strip off the last bit of the URL (&catID=X) and it seems to be working fine.
bybast on December 24, 2007
This is very useful. From the component, we can look the lists of our media files. The module let visitors to click and subscribe, and the plugin easily insert the flash player to directly play the file from the content.
Once again, it's excellent tools. (Budi)
Once again, it's excellent tools. (Budi)
bydtarver on November 19, 2007
I searched for a while and this is the only tool that allowed me to easily syndicate my project management templates podcast!
Someone even wrote a mini tutorial that helped make getting it up a running a fast process: http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/topic,138839.0.html
Thank you :-)
Dora
Someone even wrote a mini tutorial that helped make getting it up a running a fast process: http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/topic,138839.0.html
Thank you :-)
Dora
byholdencreative on September 17, 2007
Contrary to any criticism on the page, I think this is a solid component.
The article / podcast configuration is very helpful - particularly if you wish to use 'latest news' and other content-display modules to display your podcasts.
The configuration is straightforward, and the option to choose from 3 different types of players (Flash, HTML, QuickTime) is a nice feature.
And of course! You have to upload the audio files via FTP - they are just too large, in general, or a site-upload anyway. The ability to configure the audio-cast folder makes that function as simple as possible.
Great component - works well for most uses.
The article / podcast configuration is very helpful - particularly if you wish to use 'latest news' and other content-display modules to display your podcasts.
The configuration is straightforward, and the option to choose from 3 different types of players (Flash, HTML, QuickTime) is a nice feature.
And of course! You have to upload the audio files via FTP - they are just too large, in general, or a site-upload anyway. The ability to configure the audio-cast folder makes that function as simple as possible.
Great component - works well for most uses.
byalmoojrocks on September 13, 2007
Great component but I’m find that the mp3 player is intermittent, any ideas?
bymcdermott_c on August 30, 2007
Having looked around for a while I finally decided upon this extension for our Podcasting needs.
Once installed and configured (was a bit tricky to get it working but support from Joseph was superb !) this extension works great !
We are now podcasting out sermons at http://www.trinitychurchperth.org and have a feed setup in iTunes with many subscribers, if anyone wants to see it in action and how well it works.
I would highly recommend this extension for Podcasting !
Thanks for a great extension and fantastic support !
Once installed and configured (was a bit tricky to get it working but support from Joseph was superb !) this extension works great !
We are now podcasting out sermons at http://www.trinitychurchperth.org and have a feed setup in iTunes with many subscribers, if anyone wants to see it in action and how well it works.
I would highly recommend this extension for Podcasting !
Thanks for a great extension and fantastic support !
byknappy on May 29, 2007
this component is the best podcasting component available...and it's free.
Everything is simple to set up and my only problems were my errors... i incorporated 1pixel out to use with it very easily (just wrap the {audio} tags around the html code)....
perfect for podcasting!
the person who rated a 1-star is crazy. the component does everything for you...all you have to do is give your podcast a title and it's good to go...
Everything is simple to set up and my only problems were my errors... i incorporated 1pixel out to use with it very easily (just wrap the {audio} tags around the html code)....
perfect for podcasting!
the person who rated a 1-star is crazy. the component does everything for you...all you have to do is give your podcast a title and it's good to go...
byttr738 on May 17, 2007
Been using this extension on my site for a few months now and it does the job. I put the feed through feedburner to solve the validation problems and that sorted that. Only problem now is the links back to the articles... they don't have an item id, so don't work. Think that's the problem anyway. Apart from that everything works fine. Best solution i've found for joomla anyway.
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
byrevtech on May 12, 2007
While this tool is not perfect. It does provide all the features necessary to create a fully functioning podcast. We use this tool on a church website podcasting weekly sermons. Users can easily use the feed produced by the component to subscribe to your podcast using iTunes or another podcast receiver (like Juice).
We use the built-in ability to redirect where the Podcast module links to use it for navigation to our Joomla! Podcast category listing.
If you need/want a podcast, this extension will do the job.
I do hope the developer continues work on this project for Joomla 1.5.
We use the built-in ability to redirect where the Podcast module links to use it for navigation to our Joomla! Podcast category listing.
If you need/want a podcast, this extension will do the job.
I do hope the developer continues work on this project for Joomla 1.5.
byjosiahredding on September 12, 2006
I'm relatively new to Joomla. I run my band's website on Joomla at http://www.thebrickandstone.com/reddingbrothers/
i like this tool, and think it has great potential. the main problem i had with it is that it doesn't support VideoPodcasting. The embedded player is for Audio only, and won't display the video. Otherwise it would be a very powerful tool.
keep up the development!
-Josiah
i like this tool, and think it has great potential. the main problem i had with it is that it doesn't support VideoPodcasting. The embedded player is for Audio only, and won't display the video. Otherwise it would be a very powerful tool.
keep up the development!
-Josiah
byjlleblanc on September 7, 2006
Hello jdswebservice,
If you upload the file to the /images/stories directory (default, can be changed), you simply go to the backend and publish your podcast along with any show notes and iTunes metadata you wish. It shounds like you're doing some sort of runaround.
As for uploading through the browser, this will be supported in the rewrite for Joomla 1.5. Currently, webhosts have varying file size limits on posts, frequently as low as 2MB which is not enough for most podcasts. Rather than frustrating users who may wait several minutes for an upload to take place, only to see it fail, I've decided to route everyone towards FTP for the time being. Joomla 1.5 will have FTP in browser support, so I will be able to leverage that when it becomes available later. My goal is indeed to provide a one-step process for publishing podcasts.
If you upload the file to the /images/stories directory (default, can be changed), you simply go to the backend and publish your podcast along with any show notes and iTunes metadata you wish. It shounds like you're doing some sort of runaround.
As for uploading through the browser, this will be supported in the rewrite for Joomla 1.5. Currently, webhosts have varying file size limits on posts, frequently as low as 2MB which is not enough for most podcasts. Rather than frustrating users who may wait several minutes for an upload to take place, only to see it fail, I've decided to route everyone towards FTP for the time being. Joomla 1.5 will have FTP in browser support, so I will be able to leverage that when it becomes available later. My goal is indeed to provide a one-step process for publishing podcasts.
byptogel on August 28, 2006
We are using it. But the more podcasts we do, the more we miss the possibility of sorting the files, the cloning of text, ...etc.
But this is a great first step. Thank you for developing it. We could not do it without this extension!
Peter
But this is a great first step. Thank you for developing it. We could not do it without this extension!
Peter
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