We’ve entered the era of the soapbox. The post-COVID digital world where everybody wants their voice to be heard.
Somewhere below the hills, cozied up in a Hollywood bungalow, a 20-something influencer sits in a blue-lit room while speaking into a fancy microphone. Maybe he’s talking about trading stocks. Maybe he’s ranting about traffic on the 405. Maybe, sitting beside him, is another podcaster of about 10,000 listeners, guest-starring on the show.
There must be something blowing in the Santa Ana winds that encourages content-creators to start a podcast. Suddenly, everybody feels the need to publicize their conversations with friends. Is this merely a trend, or a shift in ego tied directly to social media?
The act of creating a podcast implies the everlasting value of one’s words. Creators may believe that their sermons might help a certain population. A casual talk with a friend regarding breakups might hold golden advice worthy of sharing. Now, everyday people can record those key conversations and inspire the masses.
Why are the younger generations so inclined to preach? The craving for episodic chat-sessions began in the early 2000s. iPods gained popularity for their ability ...