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The War on Self-Checkouts

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The Economics of Narrative Podcasts vs Celebrity-Driven Podcasts

The hosts discuss the economic challenges of producing narrative podcasts like 'Heavyweight' and the rise of celebrity-driven podcasts. They explore the lower production costs and payment requirements for celebrity-driven podcasts but highlight the potential quality difference compared to highly produced narrative podcasts. The chapter also dives into Spotify's decision to focus on audiobooks and the possibility of 'Heavyweight' finding a new producer.

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