Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More A Podcast About Podcasts
Apr 4, 2021
Explore the unique bond between podcasters and their listeners, reshaping storytelling. Delve into the fascinating evolution of digital audio and the landmark MP3 format that birthed podcasting. Discover how RSS plays a crucial role in connecting shows to platforms. Uncover the challenges facing modern podcasters, as most struggle for consistent listeners despite the surge in podcast advertising. This deep dive reveals why a podcast about podcasts is a must-listen for enthusiasts!
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MP3 Enabled Mass Audio Distribution
- MP3 compression (MPEG) made practical distribution of audio over slow internet possible and enabled podcasting to scale.
- The format reduced file sizes by 75–95%, which let people share and play audio widely online.
Digital Audio Roots Go Back Decades
- Digital audio theory (pulse code modulation) dates back to 1937, long before modern computers.
- Commercial digital audio recording developed in the 1970s and culminated with the CD in the early 1980s.
Tom's Diner Helped Shape MP3
- Developers used Suzanne Vega's 'Tom's Diner' to test and refine the MP3 encoder during its creation.
- That test helped finalize a format that later became the internet's dominant audio standard.
