The Vergecast They're called "Podcasts"
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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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Car Acoustics
- David Pierce records the podcast from his car, mimicking early podcasters.
- Early podcasters often recorded in cars for better acoustics.
Jobs and Podcasts
- Steve Jobs announced podcast integration with iTunes in 2005, exposing many to the medium.
- 'Podcast' became Oxford Dictionary's 2005 word of the year, surpassing terms like 'bird flu'.
Lydon and Weiner's Proto-Podcast
- Chris Lydon and Dave Weiner published a tech conversation in 2003, resembling an early podcast format.
- Though not labeled as such, it featured two individuals discussing technology.