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Become a Podmaster™ – Season 3

Is It Time to Redefine Podcasting?

Welcome to the third season of Become a Podmaster™, the podcast that tackles the most pressing questions facing creators today. In this season opener, we dive deep into one deceptively simple question: What is a podcast, really?

Hosted by Hendrik and Ethan, this episode features insights from members of the South African Podcasters Guild and industry leaders from Solid Gold Podcasts and Audiobooks. Together, they unpack the history, evolution, and shifting definitions of podcasting—from its audio-only, RSS-based roots to today’s video-first, multi-platform landscape.

Is a YouTube talk show a podcast? What about a radio show repackaged for streaming? And how does the listener’s experience shape the answer? With humour, clarity, and expertise, Become a Podmaster explores how podcasts have grown from a niche medium to a powerful signal of independent content creation.

Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just getting started, this series offers practical advice, historical context, and future-facing insights to help you navigate an ever-evolving audio (and visual) world.

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Season 3 / Episode 1 7 Apr English South Africa How To · Technology

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