not related because I don't listen to hour long podcast episodes, but I've been thinking for ages how someone like MKBHD hosting their own Mastodon instance could really solidify the Fediverse's presence. I bet a big chunk of his audience would be willing to spend a dollar in order to get an @mkbhd.com or @matteblack.com or @24fps.com or whatever handle, too.

[–] Eldritch@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago

Perhaps. But then moderation costs etc enter into it. But to host himself and friends/employees absolutely. Unlike X they'd have complete control.

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I don't listen to hour long podcast episodes

Podcasts are a last bastion of mainstream web freedom.

They're great to pop in some earbuds and listen to while you're cooking, cleaning or driving. I also put them on while going to bed cuz they don't keep me up like videos or socials.

[–] noodlejetski@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Podcasts are a last bastion of mainstream web freedom.

yes, I'm well aware of that, but it still doesn't change the fact that I just don't listen to them - especially when an episode is an hour long.

[–] CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Have you tried listening to them at 1.5 or 2x speed?

Much easier to listen to.

[–] noodlejetski@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

yes I have. it's just not my thing, thank you very much.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Many podcast apps also have a "skip silences" feature.

I don't use it, but I know others find utility in it.

[–] Omniraptor@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Are there any that have a skip annoying laughter feature (/s)

Seriously tho that sort of thing seems like it would mess with the use of pauses for narrative effect

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

seems like it would mess with the use of pauses for narrative effect

Yeah, that's one of the reasons I don't use the feature :)

I think many of them are adjustable in terms of how aggressive they are at cutting out silences.