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“Wherever you get your podcasts” is a radical statement
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I don't get podcasts. Like, I've tried, several times over the years, but I'd really rather read something in five minutes than hear it dragged out for an hour.
So "where" I get my podcasts is already question-begging. I was pointed to one last week where the intro was all about things "everyone" experiences ... getting the kids to school, what fast-food place to go to, arguing with the spouse about decor, usw. None of these applies to me, so I saw no reason to listen to the meat of the thing.
Don't assume your audience is like you. Sure, some people may get warm fuzzies that others have experienced the hell of deciding to pop out a kid, but distilling the human experience to having kids and all that comes with that is going to turn off a lot of people. We know it's hell. That's why some of us noped the fuck out.
oddly specific objection aside, where podcasting really shines is fiction. it's the modern version of the radio drama. fiction podcasts like Welcome to Night Vale and Find Us Alive have narratives that are tailor-made for episodic audio and would not work in any other medium. a good fiction podcast is truly wonderful to listen to
Not exactly what you're talking about, but LeVar Burton Reads is amazing, too. It's like Reading Rainbow for grownups.
I’d toss The Magnus Archives on that list too, especially since it had a full 5 season arc with satisfying conclusion.
A “sequel” series just started, too! It was good from what I listened to
And I'll just add the Lovecraft Investigations to the list. Absolutely brilliant series.
Just going to quickly shill for The Amelia Project as well. Really fantastic little show.