International Podcast Day – September 30, 2022, history significance why we celebrate
Radio is so twentieth-century. The world has long moved on from the world of radio and into the world of podcasting. A forced marriage between “iPod” and “broadcasting” lead to the creation of the word, and while the iPod has long gone extinct, its namesake form of media is here to stay. Podcasts have fundamentally changed the way people consume audio, and for that reason, we celebrate on September 30: here’s to International Podcast Day!
History of International Podcast Day
International Podcast Day was first established in the year 2014 by Steve Lee, who was the founder of Modern Life Network. The celebrations of the day are to raise awareness about podcasting as it is excellent entertainment and educational medium right now. A podcast is typically a series of shows much like a radio show that can be listened to by visiting the official website, and are accessible via an app or a digital media player.
Podcasts are on-demand subscription-based audio files. The listener can create a library of podcasts that has no schedule accessible by anyone, anywhere, unlike the radio broadcasts. Podcast Day lets you connect with fellow podcasters, podcast listeners, and other audio enthusiasts. You can choose from different artists, genres, and more. International Podcast Day celebrates this innovation in music streaming and all the incredible things that have come from it.
INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY ACTIVITIES
Find a new podcast
With apps like Pocket Cast (for Android) and Downcast (for iOS), it’s never been easier to find an interesting podcast. Browse by category, or by popularity, and you’re bound to find at least a dozen that you’ll have a hard time turning off.
Create your own
You can create your very own podcast, and you’ve likely already got the tools you need to get started. Between your mobile phone and your computer, you’ve likely got a microphone, and some app like Garageband or Audacity. Recording the podcast is the easy part — the real challenge comes when you’re trying to pick a topic worth listening to!
Donate to your favorite producer
Many of the most popular podcasts survive on minimal ad revenue, and donations “from viewers like you.” As much as even hearing those words can put one to sleep, they’re there for a reason! Consider throwing a few dollars toward your favorite podcasts so that they can keep on broadcasting.
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How to Celebrate the InternationalPodcastDay
You can start listening to the different podcasts based on your preferences. You can even explain to others what a podcast is and let them hooked. Use the #InternationalPodcastDay hashtag and start sharing your new podcast experience on social media.
