I'm going to build a Classic Music website and the client already has several podcasts for about 3 min each, and I want to know if should I just add as QT / WMP file to listen and a ZIP to download, or should I use a web podcast hosting solution and just add the link to them?
...having full cross browser and os system (mac, windows, *nix, mobiles) in mind.
Thanks.
I'd recommend 3rd party hosting for the podcasts (mp3 files are the standard), and on the pages use a flash mp3 player on each podcast post, with a download link as well. Don't forget your RSS and iTunes either, subscriptions are a huge part of podcasting!