Podcast Day
Radio is a relic of the past. The world has transitioned from the era of radio to the era of podcasting. The fusion of "iPod" and "broadcasting" gave rise to the term, and while the iPod has long since disappeared, its legacy lives on in the form of podcasts. Podcasts have revolutionized the way we consume audio, and for that reason, we celebrate on September 30: it's International Podcast Day!
About the holiday
Brief History
The story of International Podcast Day is interesting and fun. In 2013, someone heard about National Senior Citizens' Day on the radio. They thought, "Why not a day for podcasts?" They started the first celebration in 2014. It was called National Podcast Day. There were live streams, Q&As, and podcast meetups. Steve Lee started podcasts to stay connected. He turned it into a hobby. He wanted to make International Podcast Day. After hearing from other people, he changed the name to International Podcast Day. It's on September 30. It's for people from all over the world. Podcasts have been around for a long time. Ben Hammersley used the word "podcasting" in 2004. Libsyn started podcasting in 2005. Podcasts have 1 billion subscribers. Podcast Day is about how far it's come and what it can be in the future. It's about connecting people with stories.
How to Celebrate
International Podcast Day is celebrated in various ways around the world. Here are some common ways it is observed:
- Podcasts and webinars: Some people and organizations have special episodes or meetings to celebrate the day. They talk about the history of podcasts, how to make good podcasts, and interview people who are famous in the podcast world.
- Events: Podcasts have events where people can meet and talk. There are also meetings where people listen to podcasts and learn how to be better podcasters.
- Posts on social media: People and organizations use social media to say what they think and to celebrate the day. Some use the hashtag #InternationalPodcastDay to talk to other people who like podcasts.
- Special episodes: Some podcasts have an episode just for the day. In these episodes, people talk to podcasters, people who know a lot about podcasts, and people who listen to a lot of podcasts.
International Podcast Day
Interesting facts
- Podcast listening stats: According to a report by Edison Research, about 77% of Americans aged 12 and older listen to podcasts. This is a significant increase from just a few years ago.
- Podcast genres: Podcasts come in all shapes and sizes, from news and current affairs to fiction and non-fiction. There are podcasts for every interest, including sports, science, cooking, and travel.
- Podcasts as a career: Podcast hosting has become a full-time career for many people. There are now numerous podcasts created by full-time professional podcasters who earn a living from their shows.
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On this day, we celebrate the podcasting community and all the hard work and dedication that goes into creating great podcasts. We thank all the podcast hosts, producers, editors, and contributors who make podcasting such an integral part of our daily lives!
Alena Potapova
Development Director
