The Science of Podcasts with Sydney DeMets, PhD Candidate

This week, I host Sydney DeMets, PhD candidate at the University of Washington, to talk about her research on podcast networks! We chat about the polarization within podcasting spaces, the influence of moderate shows on bridging political divides, and the gender disparity in podcast hosts and guests. My favorite part was Sydney highlighting how guests spread across different shows in a similar way to the diffusion of viruses! Sydney also gives some podcast recommendations and reflects on potential future research directions. If like this episode, please send it to a friend, and rate it 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!00:00 Intro04:11 The Influence of Podcasts on Public Opinion07:28 Methodology and Findings16:13 Challenges and Surprising Discoveries36:20 Concerns About Information Veracity41:26 Future of Podcast Moderation46:34 Podcast RecommendationsMusic: 368 by DyallaDisclaimer: all opinions are our own and not representative of any companies or organizations.