Decoder Ring - What Even Is a “Podcast” Anymore?

Slate Culture

Sep 9, 202659:16Arts

Podcasts are everywhere. They’re more popular and influential than they’ve ever been. But at the same time, what makes a podcast a “podcast” has never been more confusing. Until recently, the definition of “podcast” was...

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