EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 19 MIN
Just Because It's Audio Doesn't Make It A Podcast
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Send us Fan MailIn 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.Links mentioned:Amazon shopping podcastsSpotify Studio's AI Agent Alexa's generated podcastsContact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!
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Send us Fan Mail 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. Links mentioned...
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