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Sound School Podcast

Revisiting: Goldstein on Writing, Fonts, and The Goldstein

Jan 2, 2024
Guest Jonathan Goldstein, podcast host and writer, discusses the challenges faced by the podcast industry in 2023, the significance of audio beyond monetary gain, the practice of taking color notes, a hidden family secret, the process of putting together a story, and humorous anecdotes about rental cars and Minnesota translation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Jonathan Goldstein's unique writing style combines short sentences, vivid visuals, active verbs, and clever phrasing to engage listeners.
  • Goldstein emphasizes the importance of prioritizing meaningful storytelling over financial gains, and encourages podcasters to reflect on their motivations and the impact their stories can have on listeners and society.

Deep dives

Podcast layoffs and cancellations in 2023

The year 2023 was rough for podcast makers, with many layoffs and show cancellations among major podcast companies. Spotify, in particular, laid off 200 people from its podcast division and cancelled shows like Heavyweight and Stolen. These shows, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein and Connie Walker respectively, were highly regarded and had a significant impact on their audiences. The podcasting community was angered by these decisions, with figures like Adam Davidson expressing their frustration. The cancellations and layoffs raise questions about the value of podcasting and the importance of art, culture, trust, community, journalism, and democracy in audio storytelling.

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