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The Vergecast
They're called "Podcasts"
Oct 15, 2024
James Cridland, a long-time podcast industry journalist and founder of Podnews.net, dives into the fascinating origins of podcasting, tracing its evolution from a clunky term to a mainstream phenomenon. He discusses the pivotal events of 2004 that coined 'podcast' and examines the growth and current dynamics of the industry. The conversation highlights the divide between high-budget and independent productions and speculates on podcasting's future amidst the evolving media landscape.
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- The term 'podcast' was coined in 2004 when Apple integrated it into iTunes, revolutionizing on-demand audio consumption.
- Innovators like Chris Lydon and Dave Weiner pushed the boundaries of early podcasting, merging blogging with audio technology for wider reach.
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The Birth of Podcasting in 2004
The concept of podcasting arose in 2004, significantly when Apple began integrating podcasts into iTunes. Around this time, the term 'podcast' emerged, blending 'iPod' and 'broadcast', a neologism credited to various innovators in the field. Steve Jobs played a crucial role in mainstreaming this medium when he showcased podcasts at the WWDC, highlighting the growing trend of on-demand audio content. Notably, to grasp the scale of the podcast boom, it's striking to note that from just 8,000 available podcasts in 2005, the number has skyrocketed to millions today.
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