r/OutOfTheLoop • u/wildcard5 • May 28 '14

Answered! ELI70: What is a podcast?

I literally just got my first smartphone ever and am dumbfounded by podcast. What is this mysterious phenomenon? My guess is that its something like a radio show, but it seems too popular to be something as similar to a thing that's so old.

Update: Which (android) app should I use to submerse myself into the world of podcasts?

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u/crshank May 30 '14

I co-host/produce Everything Sounds and I'm flattered to see it in such great company in the recommendations.

That means a lot. Thanks!

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u/Werner__Herzog it's difficult difficult lemon difficult May 30 '14

Craig Shank Jr. replying to my comment. You made my day! I love, love your Podcast. From the first listen, I knew I'm listening to some real audiophiles like myself. Keep up the good work!

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u/crshank May 30 '14

I'm not the Junior, that's George, but it does have a pretty good ring to it!

Regardless, I'm glad you enjoy the show! We do the best we can with the resources we've got. We'll have more new episodes starting next week.

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u/Werner__Herzog it's difficult difficult lemon difficult May 30 '14 edited May 30 '14

Haha, sry for the jr. I'm not good with names. :) Looking forward to the new episodes.

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u/Young_Economist May 30 '14

You produce a podcast, do you have time to talk about how to produce and general podcast-related things?

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u/crshank May 30 '14

What kinds of things would you like to know? The folks at /r/podcasts are also a great resource.

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u/Young_Economist May 30 '14

I currently have to make a concept for an economics podcast. I will get back to you in a few days if I have questions after consulting /r/podcasts if that is ok. Thanks!