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Re: Podcasting is getting huge

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Post by will_pseudonym »

arcatek wrote: post #27
forgetsusername wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Besides reading is a lot easier for me Why do you view it as an alternative to reading, rather than a compliment?

In what mesure does a podcast compliment a proper article? As far as I see, the only thing that could be missing would be the interactivity (being able to ask question about the parts of the article that we haven't understood and that we would like to clarify), but podcasts don't solve this.

There is untold information in our voices when we speak. If you're only doing this for information sure. But have you ever heard a story told better than it ever could be written? Do you remember reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark out loud? Ever wonder why? It's because audio is high def. Text is a stenographer... For stories and personal interviews you are depriving yourself if you choose text over audio.

For information you should continue to read as you were.

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Post by ultramancool »

corobo wrote: post #41
jacquesm wrote: post #17

I've tried consuming podcasts on a number of occasions. I've utterly failed at finding a way to appreciate them, even on subjects that interest me. Reading faster than people speak is a factor (much faster) and being able to skim and dive in where I'm interested, ability to bookmark, to cut-and-paste bits for my notes files and so on. Besides reading is a lot easier for me to stay concentrated on the content rather t…

I used to feel the same way until I realised listening to podcasts was more a passive activity. Reading is active - as in you have to take time away from other things to do it - listening to podcasts is more akin to listening to music. It's possible to do actively of course, I know there are people out there that listen to music without any interruptions. The primary market for podcasts however are likely to be peopl…

Yup, podcasts are great when you're grabbing lunch, taking a walk or doing chores.

Part of it is also just an addiction factor, I basically can't walk at this point without putting something in my ears.

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Post by ptha »

I'm surprised the article makes no mention of Adam Carola's podcast. Possibly due to some of the controversial remarks made by Carola on the show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adam_Carolla_Show_%28podca.... I'm not a fan, but if you're mentioning Serial and WTF, Carola's podcast is right up there as far as numbers go, and was involved early on in monetising his podcast with adverts etc.

Re: Podcasting is getting huge

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Post by 23d »

kmfrk wrote: post #42

I'm surprised how little I've seen someone trying to sell pickaxes for the gold rush of podcasting. I don't know whether that's an indicator of a trend, or whether the domain knowledge just makes such a venture unfeasible, but I'd imagine to see people renting out recording studios and selling bundled podcasting setups with training and the like, if this were such a huge trend. Is anyone currently doing this?

Here in Atlanta http://businessradiox.com/our-studios/ is doing it on a regional scale. They are very knowledgeable in the domain, and they are very active in the local start up scene.

Also I have been working on this https://www.chirbit.com/ on the distribution/consumer side.

Re: Podcasting is getting huge

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Post by will_pseudonym »

kmfrk wrote: post #42

I'm surprised how little I've seen someone trying to sell pickaxes for the gold rush of podcasting. I don't know whether that's an indicator of a trend, or whether the domain knowledge just makes such a venture unfeasible, but I'd imagine to see people renting out recording studios and selling bundled podcasting setups with training and the like, if this were such a huge trend. Is anyone currently doing this?

If anyone knows, please let me know of a company selling podcast production service... I'd love a sharp, reliable pick axe. :)

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Post by corobo »

evan_ wrote: post #60
jsmeaton wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Rogan? So many ads for Audible.

Audible sponsors- or has sponsored- a LOT of podcasts. They're second only to Squarespace in that regard.

When it comes to Audible literally anyone can be 'sponsored' by them - I don't know if the big guys get an upfront or set amount but I was able to register as an Audible podcast affiliate before we even had a single episode out

Re: Podcasting is getting huge

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Post by seivan »

ptha wrote: post #73

I'm surprised the article makes no mention of Adam Carola's podcast. Possibly due to some of the controversial remarks made by Carola on the show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adam_Carolla_Show_%28podca... . I'm not a fan, but if you're mentioning Serial and WTF, Carola's podcast is right up there as far as numbers go, and was involved early on in monetising his podcast with adverts etc.

In case you missed, this article is on Vox. Carolla is worse than ISIS in their eyes.

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Post by furyofantares »

jacquesm wrote: post #17

I've tried consuming podcasts on a number of occasions. I've utterly failed at finding a way to appreciate them, even on subjects that interest me. Reading faster than people speak is a factor (much faster) and being able to skim and dive in where I'm interested, ability to bookmark, to cut-and-paste bits for my notes files and so on. Besides reading is a lot easier for me to stay concentrated on the content rather t…

Have you tried listening at 2x speed? Takes a little bit of getting used to, but I've found it to be well worth it. This also makes it so I can watch lectures on youtube/coursera/etc (whereas I was never capable of paying any attention to lectures when I was in school, and found them almost unbearable to attend).

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Post by scottjad »

corobo wrote: post #69
Spearchucker wrote: post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes I could FF through ads. The point (for me) is that I can leave my phone in my pocket and use two hands to do something, or keep them in my pockets when trudging home through snow. Which adds to the aggravation of ads - put stuff down, fish phone out of pocket, turn on phone, FF, stash phone. Or listen to the ad. Thanks, but no sale.

We currently don't have the technology to automatically transcribe podcasts into text (good for the SEO on your podcast site) - But even if we did, how would it know that something is an advert as opposed to part of the show? Most of the podcasts I listen to have ads and in many cases the ads aren't just at the start or end, they're either a live read during the podcast or a cutaway somewhere towards the middle. Mayb…

Cut any segment of 10 seconds or more that is found in more than one podcast episode. (I think this is feasible considering Shazam)

It would remove pre-recorded/repeated ads in the middle (assuming that's what cutaway means), but wouldn't be able to remove live reads. It would also remove intros/exits.

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Post by ultramancool »

furyofantares wrote: post #78
jacquesm wrote: post #17

I've tried consuming podcasts on a number of occasions. I've utterly failed at finding a way to appreciate them, even on subjects that interest me. Reading faster than people speak is a factor (much faster) and being able to skim and dive in where I'm interested, ability to bookmark, to cut-and-paste bits for my notes files and so on. Besides reading is a lot easier for me to stay concentrated on the content rather t…

Have you tried listening at 2x speed? Takes a little bit of getting used to, but I've found it to be well worth it. This also makes it so I can watch lectures on youtube/coursera/etc (whereas I was never capable of paying any attention to lectures when I was in school, and found them almost unbearable to attend).

If you do this, make sure you're using something which can do tempo scaling. mpv can do it, PocketCasts can do it and it makes 1.5-2x speed workable.
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