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Aug 21, 2026 14 min

How Algorithms Are Making Podcasts Boring

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We want podcasts to stay weird! We're talking about how algorithms, growth advice, and an obsession with polish are making brands, social media, and podcasts feel increasingly alike. Plus, we share how podcasters can preserve the quirks, tangents, imperfections, and human touches that make a show memorable! Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

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  1. 0:00 “AI Smell”
  2. 1:28 Fake Authenticity
  3. 3:09 The Rise of “Blanding”
  4. 3:47 Is Podcasting Getting Bland?
  5. 6:37 How Algorithms Create Sameness
  6. 8:25 Why Imperfections Matter
  7. 9:19 Keeping Your Podcast Weird
  8. 11:06 Does Weirdness Hurt Growth?
  9. 13:14 How Do You Keep It Weird?

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