XM Radio announced on Tuesday that selected content will be available as free podcasts from both xmradio.com and Apple’s iTunes. Beginning on Tuesday, listeners will be able to download, the next day, selected content from Bob Edwards, James Carville, Luke Russert, Mike Krzyzewski, Barry Switzer and Opie & Anthony.

Additional selected music and comedy programming will also be available.

"By making these original XM series available through xmradio.com, iTunes and other popular podcast web sites, millions more consumers have an opportunity to sample some of the best in premium music, news and sports programming that you can only get as an XM subscriber," said Eric Logan, XM executive vice president of programming.

The XM poscast offerings include:

Bob Edwards Weekend - Hosted by veteran journalist and public radio personality Bob Edwards, this weekly sampler, which is created by XM and distributed by Public Radio International, features commentary and interviews from XM’s award-winning exclusive weekday series, "The Bob Edwards Show."

60/20 Sports with James Carville and Luke Russert - Each week 60- something political guru James Carville puts on his sports cap and locks horns with 20-something Boston College student Luke Russert, as they interview guests and debate controversial topics and stories examining the culture of sports.

XMSN This Morning with Coach Switzer - The legendary Switzer, who coached championship teams for the Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboys, joins XM Sports Nation (XMSN) anchor T.J. Rives to talk about the state of college football and the NFL, sizing up the biggest match-ups and the latest news surrounding the game.

Basketball & Beyond with Coach K - Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and co-host Dave Sims talk in-depth about college basketball, featuring special guest interviews and Coach K’s personal perspective on principles for life on and off the court.

XM Weekly Music-XM’s resident music experts host this new weekly podcast, featuring artist interviews, live performances and new music from popular XM music channels.

XM Artist Confidential: Green Room - This new podcast takes listeners behind-the-scenes of XM’s critically acclaimed performance/interviews series "Artist Confidential."

Opie and Anthony Shorts - This new weekly video podcast uses animation to bring to life segments from Opie and Anthony’s popular XM show.

Unmasked - Composed of highlights from XM’s original comedy series "Unmasked," this new video podcast features candid, one-on-one interviews with stand-up comedians and comedic talent for an uncensored look into their creative processes and the lives that shape their work.

XM Radio said that additional content will be available soon.