What is a subscription?

When you subscribe to a Podcast you are telling your computer to check for new shows and download them automatically for you.  That's really all there is to it.  And it's FREE!

Why should I subscribe?

There are a number of reasons why you should subscribe.  For starters, you don't have to worry about checking for new shows, or worry about missing one.  Sometimes we release extra shows unannounced and you will get them automatically if you are subscribed.  Another good reason is that a couple of times the website has been down but the subscription feed still worked.  So subscribers were able to get the show.  We always release the show earlier on the subscription feed.  Usually just by a few minutes but sometimes a hour or so earlier.

Another big reason to subscribe is that it will help boost our rankings on the Podcasting sites which will draw in more listeners.  We need your help to spread the word about theVAP!  Only about 25% of you are currently subscribed.  If everyone subscribed, we would be in the top 100 list for sure!

How do I subscribe?

There are a number of ways.  We'll go over the most popular, iTunes.

iTunes

No you don't need an iPod!  First you will need to install the iTunes software from Apple.  It's free.  Simply go to www.apple.com/itunes and download the version that is right for you.

After you have iTunes installed come back to our website and click here or on the iTunes button on our main page.  When you click on the button your computer will open iTunes and take you to our directory listing.  Which looks like this:

iTunes Directory Listing

As the picture shows, click on the Subscribe button.  From now on when you open iTunes your computer will check for new shows.  These shows will be available under the Podcast menu on the left side of the iTunes screen.  You can play it back on your computer all you want.

If you happen to have an iPod, the added bonus is you can have iTunes put the show on your iPod to listen on the go.  Like when you are camping of course!

Congratulations!  You are now subscribed!  You'll never miss another episode and you've also help boost our rankings to help spread the word on theVAP!

Thanks for your continued support!