Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Today, Explained host Sean Rameswaram
Mar 27, 2019
Sean Rameswaram, host of the popular news podcast Today, Explained, dives into the evolution of daily news podcasts. He shares his journey from public radio to podcasting and discusses the massive impact of Serial on the medium. Rameswaram highlights the importance of choosing captivating topics amid saturated media. The conversation also touches on Gimlet's significant sale to Spotify and explores whether the podcast bubble is real, while reflecting on the future landscape of audio storytelling.
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Sean's Journey into Radio
- Sean Rameswaram moved to Washington D.C. during the Obama era, seeking work in radio.
- After struggling to get his voice on air, he worked at a small station in Santa Cruz, gaining diverse experience.
Sideshow and More Perfect
- While at WNYC, Sean Rameswaram hosted a pop culture podcast spinoff, 'Sideshow'.
- This provided opportunities like guest hosting for CBC's 'Q' and led to his involvement with 'More Perfect'.
Serial's Impact
- 'Serial' was a pivotal podcast because of its unique narrative approach and true crime focus.
- It demonstrated the potential of the podcast medium beyond traditional radio formats.