The podcast factory making 3,000 episodes a week

Sep 10, 2025

A new podcast network is shaking up the industry by using AI to churn out over 3,000 episodes a week with only four staff members. Each show costs just $1 to produce, and can turn a profit with as few as 20 listeners thanks to programmatic ads. Critics label this AI-generated content as 'slop,' but the team behind it challenges this notion. Meanwhile, innovations in AI-powered translations aim to broaden the accessibility of international podcasts, showcasing the potential for technology to enhance the podcasting landscape.

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AI Network Floods Directories

Inception Point AI is producing over 3,000 episodes a week with only four content staff and about $1 cost per episode.
The shows lack AI disclosure and listener reviews have labeled them "AI slop."

INSIGHT

Ads Can Make Cheap Shows Profitable

Programmatic ads can make low-cost AI shows profitable after very few listeners according to the report.
Jeanine Wright defends AI output, calling critics "lazy Luddites."

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Luddite Framing Of AI Debate

The controversy frames AI content quality versus automation benefits using the Luddite analogy.
The host questions where to join in the debate over automation and labor impact.

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