Bandwidth needed for 3-4 minute video podcast?

Hello, All,
I'm wondering if anyone could give me an estimate about how much space and bandwidth I should purchase from my server to host video podcasts. I estimate about 3 minute segments, updated weekly.
Thanks so much for your help, in advance.

A video file will run roughly 5 Meg per minute or 15 Meg for 3 minutes.
If you are doing 1 show a week - you will upload about 60 Meg a month.
If you go with Libsyn.com and their 100 Meg option, it will cost you $5 a month for unlimited downloads.
Since they archive the files after 30 days - you will not need to take any files down.
http://www.libsyn.com
Is the place for you. It is what Ask-A-Ninja, Tiki Bar and many other famous Video Podcasters use.
Rob @ podCast411

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