Typecast lets you copy regular audio files from your Mac or the internet into the iTunes Podcast playlist.

Using a simple drag-and-drop interface, you specify the source tracks (episodes), and give your "pseudo-podcast" a name and description. When you click "Send to iTunes," your customized Podcast shows up instantaneously.

If you've ever wished you could get iTunes to treat a normal mp3 file just like all the other Podcasts in your subscription list, Typecast might be just what you're looking for.

Note: Because iTunes may not be configured to download every item from your Podcast immediately, you may need to manually "Get" any items that it doesn't automatically download for you. When Typecast stops running, it's impossible for iTunes to "download" the specified items.

Download the Typecast 1.0 Beta today, it's FREE!
(Important Note: Typecast Beta requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later.)

Quick notes on usage:

1. Launch Typecast.
2. Left-Click and drag one or more audio files directly to the Typecast window. (*)
3. Tweak the titles and descriptions to your liking (or don’t).
4. “Send to iTunes.”

* You can drag from the Finder, iTunes, or a link in your web browser. Quite possibly from elsewhere as well, give it a try! If something doesn't work that you wish would, then let me know and I'll look into adding support.

Here's a screenshot to give you a sense of what Typecast looks like: