# The Rise of the Podcast- Why are we so fixated on listening to other people talk?

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Podcast: [Mediacy with Carol Arcus & Neil Andersen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mediacy-with-carol-arcus-neil-andersen-545420)
Published: 2021-05-11T11:26:23+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2426

## Resource

Neil and Carol’s trusty producer Stephen Hurley shares his philosophy about the differences between broadcast radio and podcasting, and why we love to listen.

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