M4a in podcasts -- a good idea?

I've just started a new podcast -- using Garageband 3 -- and am taking advantage of the built-in enhanced podcast feature, but I'm wondering: As it creates .m4a files (with embedded AAC files), should I offer a second feed with a plain mp3 file for other, non-iTunes using subscribers?

I am using Garageband as well, and what I did was give people a choice, the standard mp3 version, and the graphically enhanced m4a version. That way you cover all your bases. Eventually technology will catch up, and everyone will just use the m4a. I hope.
Peg

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