How to Listen to FGS Radio

[Editor's note: we want to make sure that everyone can enjoy the informative episodes of FGS Radio. While accessing the show might seem intuitive to some, it is better to have instructions on how to listen to live episodes, how to download archived episodes and how to access the chat room.]

What is an Internet radio program?

• An Internet radio program is just like any other radio program except you listen to the broadcast on the Internet using your web browser such as Internet Explorer.

What do I need in order to listen to FGS Radio?

• You need a computer with speakers that play sound in order to listen to FGS Radio. You can also access FGS Radio on a mobile device such as an iPhone or iPad.

How do I access the FGS Radio program on the Internet?

• Visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mysociety at Blog Talk Radio which hosts FGS Radio. The page will look like this:
  

How do I listen to the live broadcast of FGS Radio?

• On the FGS Radio website, scroll down and locate Upcoming Broadcast.

• Click the title of the episode. The episode page appears and once the broadcast begins, it will automatically play – check your sound to make sure it is enabled and turned up.

I understand there is a chat board for FGS Radio where I can read messages from other listeners and participate in an online chat. How can I access the Chat Board?

• On the FGS Radio website, click the Follow button. The Register or Sign In dialog appears:

• If you have a Facebook account, click the Facebook button. You will then be signed in to Blog Talk Radio.

• Otherwise click Register and set up a free Blog Talk Radio account.

• Once signed in, proceed to the live broadcast and a chat room option will appear.

How do I listen to the previous episodes of FGS Radio?

• On the FGS Radio website, scroll down and locate On Demand Episodes.

• Click the title of the episode. The episode page appears and the broadcast will begin.

How do I download previous episodes of FGS Radio?

• On the FGS Radio website, scroll down and locate On Demand Episodes.

• Click the title of the episode. The episode page appears.

• Click Download Episode at the bottom of the player. The recording will be downloaded on your computer in the MP3 file format.

How do I access previous episodes of FGS Radio on iTunes?

• Visit http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-society-blog-talk-radio/id434090469 and select the episode to download on iTunes.

• You can also search for “my society” in the iTunes Store and look in the Podcasts section.

Whom do I contact if I have trouble with FGS Radio?

• Email publicity@fgs.org.