Podcasting is Taking Over (#4) - Megan Yamamoto


In class, we have talked a lot about music streaming platforms and its relation to traditional radio. However, music isn’t the only thing that has evolved with streaming platforms but rather podcasting as well. The podcast industry has evolved to not only be strictly audio but is now audio and video. Spotify has even introduced a video aspect for podcast episodes that have video and audio. With the introduction to the video, podcasting has almost become a new version of a talk show. A lot of the time I find myself discovering new podcasts on TikTok because podcasters will post short clips almost like teasers or trailers to reach new audiences. 

I think podcasting is becoming the new version of modern-day talk shows because it’s the equivalent of watching a more casual conversation or a casual talk show. Furthermore, I would argue that podcasting is also becoming a substitute for radio because it caters to the on-demand aspect that allows listeners to listen to the content they’re interested in rather than whatever is broadcasted.

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  1. Jess BeardMarch 14, 2023 at 2:17 PM

    Hi Megan, I agree with you that podcasts are slowly becoming modern versions of talk shows. I think this is due to the casual/ relaxed nature as well the accessibility that podcasts embody. When reading your post, I realized that podcasts without visuals are not as entertaining to me. However, when they have a video I am much more engaged. I think this is because with the visualization of the conversation, we can imagine ourselves to be a part of the conversation. Whereas, podcasts that are strictly audio are more of story that I have no role in.

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  2. Alexandra RemmlingMarch 16, 2023 at 12:20 PM

    Hey Megan, I also agree that podcasts have really taken off recently and are evolving to cater to a large demographic. I'm personally not a big fan of traditional podcasts as I'm a very visual person and have a hard time only listening to something. For this reason, I really enjoy watching podcasts where I can see the podcaster talking. However, I do wonder if this takes away from the intent of podcasting and as you said becoming more like a talk show.

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