Welcome to the New Golden Age of Audio

Inside today's obsession with podcasting, streaming and the power of sound

Just a few years ago, all things audio seemed destined for the dustbin of history.

Podcasts were clunky to find and follow (remember that it wasn't until 2012 that the iPhone even had a Podcasts app, which didn't become a built-in part of the iOS until 2015). The music industry seemed to be in a nosedive. Radio was sputtering. And audiobook lovers seemed to be few and far between.

But now? Things have changed in a big way.

In the post-Serial age, podcasts are suddenly one of the hottest trends in content.

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