21min chapter

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Luminary and the podcast wars to come, with Nick Quah and Ashley Carman

The Vergecast

CHAPTER

Stagnation and Innovation in Podcasting

This chapter analyzes the stagnation in podcast innovation, attributing it to industry executives' lack of ambition while independent podcasters push forward organically. It discusses the competition between major platforms like Apple and Spotify, exploring how their dominance may reshape the podcast ecosystem. The chapter also highlights the challenges and strategies of emerging podcasters in a landscape increasingly influenced by corporate interests and technological barriers.

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