The world moves fast. Highs and lows dominate daily life. Phones, especially social media, are now essential. They shape how people see the world, offering constant access to content, trends, and information.
But let’s delve a bit deeper in the history of podcasts. Why is a podcast called a podcast?
The story behind the name of podcast is actually quite interesting. The word podcast is a blend between two words “IPod” and “Broadcast”. IPod being one of the very first platforms/devices that introduced podcasts, and was the first widely used device for consuming this type of content.
The term originated when journalist Ben Hammersley wrote it in his article for The Guardian back in 2004. The term received massive popularity as a way to label on-demand audio content that could be accessed at any time, which is much like how the radio works, however add on to it the accessibility at any time and place.
As the time went by, even though podcasts were no longer exclusive to iPods and can be accessed on smartphones, computers, and other devices, the name stuck.
However, why are podcasts popular?
One of the reasons why podcasts became very popular over the years is its easy access. You can access any episodes from your favorite podcast, anywhere at any time! No need to wait for a specific time slot or having to tune to a certain channel. Just open any of your smart deceives that’s closest to you and start listening to your podcast!
Podcasts are versatile, you can easily find any topic you can imagine having its own podcast show. There are over 3.5 million podcasts out there, chances are, whatever you want to listen to can be found in podcast form with a few clicks or a couple of keywords in a search.
Even though most podcasts are depending on visuals these days, podcasts are meant to be listened to, not watched. Which adds to another reason for a multitasking friendly tool! If you are smothered with work, like white noise, but don’t want to listen to music because it cuts your train of thoughts? Podcasts are your best companion! Just play an episode in the background and start your tasks! It’s an easy way to focus and get information through an entertaining medium.
In a world that’s moving at such a fast pace, don’t miss your chance to join in a career advancement opportunity with a little bit of fun.
If you are still lost and looking for someone to help you understand more, feel free to contact with our team at PodMedia Network! We will make sure that your journey has a smooth sail.
