{"podcast":{"title":"ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones","slug":"on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941","podcast_index_feed_id":752941,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ontheknows","website_url":"https://randallkennethjones.com/jones-show-podcasts/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6ad9e9ac-1bf3-11f1-8c7e-3b1b96c34b35/image/72338b416dbd7dad9f7fefe10315d383.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Randall Kenneth Jones","episode_count":222,"summary":"ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones delivers smart, funny, and heartfelt conversations with celebrities, innovators, and everyday heroes. More than talk, each episode uncovers insights and stories that leave you entertained, enlightened — and truly in the know. Whether it's laughter, life lessons, or the little truths that stick with you, Jones makes sure every episode leaves you knowing something new — about the world, about others, and maybe even about yourself. Jones and podcast announcer, celebrated voice actor and the original voice of Siri, Susan Bennett, KNOW you deserve more from your podcast. Described by Erin Brockovich as \"The best podcast and host ever,\" ON THE KNOWS is the perfect antidote to today's anxiety-ridden media landscape.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T12:19:38.899482+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941"},"episode":{"title":"218: Susan Bennett KNOWS The Arts, Humanities, Creativity, Connection & Siri","slug":"218-susan-bennett-knows-the-arts-humanities-creativity-connection-siri","published_at":"2026-04-01T18:44:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941/218-susan-bennett-knows-the-arts-humanities-creativity-connection-siri","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN2903536343.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN2903536343.mp3","summary":"Go beyond the familiar voice and discover the heart, artistry, and insight behind one of technology's most recognizable features, Siri. In this engaging episode of ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, host Randall Kenneth Jones welcomes not just a legendary guest—but a longtime collaborator and close friend, Susan Bennett, best known as the Original Voice of Siri. For nearly a decade, Bennett has served as the show's announcer while also sharing a genuine off-mic friendship with Jones—giving this conversation a rare authenticity, warmth, and humor. Their easy rapport fuels a candid discussion that blends personal stories with professional insight, offering listeners a truly definitive interview. Bennett—an accomplished voice actor, voiceover artist, singer, and highly engaging keynote speaker—shares the surreal experience of becoming \"classic Siri,\" revealing how she unknowingly recorded the voice that would become a global phenomenon. She reflects on the shock of going from anonymous performer to worldwide recognition, while also addressing misconceptions about credit, compensation, and the realities of working in voiceover. The episode dives deeper into the art and science of voice acting, exploring the emotional connection people form with technology—and how Susan’s voice helped humanize the digital experience. With thoughtful perspective, the conversation turns to the future of artificial intelligence, voice cloning, and creative ownership, highlighting both the opportunities and risks facing performers today. Bennett emphasizes the irreplaceable nuance of human talent, while Jones underscores the importance of creativity, originality, and connection in an AI-driven world. Special shout-outs to Melissa Rivers, Rolonda Watts, Daniel Ross and Donald Duck. Special…","meta_description":"Go beyond the familiar voice and discover the heart, artistry, and insight behind one of technology's most recognizable features, Siri. In this engaging e…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2008,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941/episodes/218-susan-bennett-knows-the-arts-humanities-creativity-connection-siri/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-knows-with-randall-kenneth-jones-752941/218-susan-bennett-knows-the-arts-humanities-creativity-connection-siri.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}