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Write a 750 word essay on podcasts
Covering
What
When
Where
Who
Why
What
Podcasts
Michael Francis
What
A podcast is a series of spoken audio episodes, they are often
focused on specific topics or subjects. However, they are commonly interviewing
someone, you can find these podcasts on the internet where they are available
to download or subscribe to get instant notifications once a new audio episode
of the podcast is released. A podcast can also be based on occurring and
relevant topics that are going on in the world, for example a podcast that is
based on music, they may choose to talk about a new release of a song. However,
a very common theme for a podcast is comedy.
When
The first podcast was developed in 2004 by a former MTV video
jockey Adam Curry and software developer Dave Winer. The program called iPodder
was developed by Curry to enable him to download internet radio broadcasts to
his iPod. After several improved and developed his idea and podcasting was officially
created. Podcasting was originally called audio blogging and dates back to
1980s but wasn’t officially released until 2004.
Where
The reason podcasts are so popular is because it allows people to
listen to a series of episodes while on the move, but to make this possible
without a screen, audio episodes. Audio episodes are just like normal TV
program episodes as they also usually come in series’ however just digital MP3
instead of MP4. Many people listen to podcasts on their daily commute this is because
a screen to watch the episodes isn’t easily accessible. Another place where
people listen to podcasts is in the gym, this is where the theme of
motivational podcasts are most popular.
People can listen to podcast on platforms such as Apple Podcasts,
Spotify, Stitcher and YouTube etc. Since podcasts are becoming increasing becoming
more popular the accessibility of the podcast is increasing as well. For
example Spotify updating and rebranding their podcasts platform to please customers
and support the increasing trend.
Who
The type of people that listen to podcasts are usually active
people, this is because podcasts are usually a substitute to watching TV while
doing something active instead of just listening to music. The age that is most
common to listen to listen to podcasts is 24-35, this is usually because they
are doing a daily commute and are also more experienced with tech then older
ages so they know where to find podcasts. Also ages younger that most likely
aren’t mature enough to listen to people talking about adult topics.
Podcasts are roughly reaching 40 percent of people age 12 to 24
and 25-54. The numbers are increase among men and women but men are more likely
listeners with 36 percent of males saying they listen to podcasts monthly, where
as 29 of percent of women. 61.2% of podcast listeners spend more time every
week listening to podcast then watching TV. The most popular platform where
people listen to podcasts is Apple Podcasts with 52% of podcast listeners on
that platform, next comes Spotify with 19% and 29% using other platforms.
Why
The reason people listen to podcasts is due to the intimacy of
audio, listeners gain and feel they have a relationship with the podcast host/hosts.
Is also believed that Podcasts feel closer to us than video. This is because it
is more relaxing just listening to voices instead of listening and watching as
the brain doesn’t have to work as hard stopping people getting tired of
watching, instead they find it relaxing which is another reason for why 61.2%
of podcast listeners listen to podcasts for more time every week then watching TV.
People also listen to podcasts is due to how accessible they are, this
is because it is very easy for listeners to listen while on their daily commute
as they don’t need to watch a screen, instead they just listen hassle free.
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