There is little more daunting, I imagine in any industry, than the work of predicting the future. This is especially true when the future you anticipate may indeed shape the very way you operate your business for years to come. Yet, with a balance of enthusiasm and moderate hubris, we at Podfly are rising to the task. And what better way than with a podcast? It is, in fact, what we do best.
So, what are we making?
In short, a six-episode podcast series. We will tackle blue-sky topics on the future of podcasting. This is a show for future thinkers who want to anticipate shifts that will impact our industry, and position themselves ahead of the curve. We’ll project ten years out on technology, audience demands, and anticipated zeitgeist shifts, and work back from these with experts to ask the question: What might be the future of the podcast industry, and what can we do today to be ready for that future?
Topics include:
How will new tech change audio stories in the future?
What role will podcasts play in our future societies?
Is the future of the podcast interactive?
What is the endgame of content moderation?
What does a podcast in the metaverse sound like?
Does a podcast need a host?
Can a podcast be an experiment?
Is the podcast of the future…you?
Who’s asking, and who’s got answers?
We have assembled a team at Podfly to study these topics, and gather and present ideas from industry leaders in areas such as: futurism, artificial intelligence, machine learning, neuro language processing, social psychology and psychiatry, language technologies, content moderation, metaverse, Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, and dozens more.
The principle research and production team includes:
Kate Tighe-Pigott - Producer
Kate is a communications professional with a passion for radio, podcasts, and audio narratives. She has expertise in everything from high-level strategies and logistics coordination, to the production of branded podcasts. For years she has empowered small teams to punch above their weight.
Josh Suhy - Sound Designer and Audio Engineer
With over a decade of experience in audio, Josh has steadily built his career from the ground up by creating high quality audio projects, and fostering professional relationships with his clients. Josh strives to deliver the highest quality custom work possible, ensuring his client’s creative needs are always met, and the final product reflects their business and artistic goals.
Neleigh Olson - Host and Talent
Neleigh may be new to audio, but not to storytelling or deep-dive researching. She has her MFA in Creative Writing and an MA in The Beatles, Popular Music and Society, an interdisciplinary theory- and research-based program from Liverpool Hope University. She also has three years of acting training from Lifebook Acting Academy in Los Angeles, CA and has done print, commercial, film, stage, and voice work.
What, when, where, and how?
To say we’re excited about what we can learn here is an understatement. We will launch this podcast series just ahead of Podcast Movement, mid August 2022. To stay up-to-date on progress (yes, we’ll be sharing as we go!), you can subscribe to our newsletter, or follow our socials if that’s your ilk.
In the meantime, we look forward to meeting you in the future…