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Just Because It's Audio Doesn't Make It A Podcast
May 29, 2026
Episode 230
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In this quickcast, we’re talking about the rise of AI-generated “podcasts” from companies like Amazon and Spotify, and why the word is getting stretched pretty thin.
Amazon is turning product reviews into conversational audio. Spotify is experimenting with personalized AI audio experiences. And suddenly, a lot of things that feel more like chatbots, summaries, or audio briefings are being labeled as podcasts.
So should podcasters be worried? We don't think so.
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