{"podcast":{"title":"Rhythm and Rhymes","slug":"rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755","podcast_index_feed_id":6393755,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e1138224/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realrandr","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37661521/37661521-1767063918566-e60ca74e5e834.jpg","author":"Rhythm and Rhymes","episode_count":149,"summary":"Rhythm & Rhymes is your global hub for all black music. From discussing new releases and trends to exploring the business side of music, we provide dynamic & enlightening perspectives. Join us as we explore the connections between the past and present, unearthing the stories that have profoundly shaped our diverse musical landscape. Get ready to embark on a rhythmic journey that celebrates black music's powerful legacy and evolving influence worldwide.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T02:18:21.666040+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755"},"episode":{"title":"When Music Became Too Cheap","slug":"when-music-became-too-cheap","published_at":"2026-01-13T23:20:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755/when-music-became-too-cheap","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realrandr/episodes/When-Music-Became-Too-Cheap-e3dk61m","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e1138224/podcast/play/113956342/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-13%2F416067453-44100-2-15e17415f3614.mp3","summary":"Streaming gave us access to everything — but at a cost. In this episode, we explore how music became more available than ever while being valued less than ever. From subscription economics to the myth of independence, we break down why most artists can’t win inside today’s systems — and why a few exceptions don’t change the rule. We discuss: Why “everything for $11.99” changed listener psychology The limits of independence in a platform-driven economy Cultural value vs. technological convenience Global music, feeling, and why language doesn’t matter as much as people think This episode is about more than music — it’s about how culture survives inside modern platforms.","meta_description":"Streaming gave us access to everything — but at a cost. In this episode, we explore how music became more available than ever while being valued less than…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1327,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755/episodes/when-music-became-too-cheap/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755/when-music-became-too-cheap.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}