Grow The Show 252 | Why AI Will Make Podcasts MORE Valuable
Jan 6, 2026
Listeners dive into the buzzing question of AI's impact on podcasting. The host compares AI anxiety to historical tech leaps, easing fears. While AI-generated content surges, it may lower trust and demand for obvious outputs. However, pure AI conversations lack appeal, emphasizing that human experiences and relationships remain irreplaceable. Long-form podcasts are positioned to thrive as they offer authentic storytelling that feels uniquely human. Ultimately, the rise of AI might just amplify the value of genuine, human-created content.
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AI Will Settle Like Past Tech Shocks
- AI provokes panic but will settle like past tech revolutions such as the internet or electricity.
- Humanity adapts and integrates new tools rather than being uniformly replaced by them.
AI Slop Lowers Demand For Obvious AI Content
- Rising AI supply will lower demand for clearly AI-generated content.
- People quickly lose interest and trust when content shows evident AI signals.
Only Human Experiences And Relationships Last
- Two things AI cannot replace are lived experiences and human relationships.
- These uniquely human elements will determine what remains valuable after AI spreads.