STACK #179 Sept 2019

TECH FEATURE

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blogs’ predates the introduction of the internet, it wasn’t until the mid 2000s that the popularity of the newly termed ‘podcast’ began in earnest. And while the iPod has since gone the way of the floppy disc, podcast user engagement has grown. In a report released by the ABC last year, 91 per cent of Australian adults are aware of what podcasts are, with 61 per cent having listened to one. And one in five Aussies claimed to have listened to one in the last week. “Based on some Edison (research company) Cast Away Podcasts have been on the ascent for years, and now it’s never been easier to produce your own and get in the mix.

H ave you ever eyed someone suspiciously after noticing them sporadically laughing out loud on public transport? Chances are they’re listening to a podcast. Interest in podcasts has grown exponentially in the last ten years, with most media and entertainment outlets producing exclusive episodes on a weekly basis to satisfy demand. In fact, so diverse is the range of podcasts, whether your interest is topiary, vintage Star Wars figures or early 18th century Napoleonic battle tactics, there’s almost certainly something that will satisfy. While the concept of listening to ‘audio

The hosts of my favourite podcasts are companions, friends, insiders, entertainers and people to argue with

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