Podcasts often struggle with discoverability, as listeners tend to stick to familiar shows due to the time investment required to explore new ones. Existing platforms recommend full episodes, which doesn't address the need for a quick, low-commitment way to sample content. A solution that surfaces short, engaging clips could help bridge this gap, allowing users to discover podcasts more efficiently while driving traffic back to creators.
The platform could function like a TikTok-style feed, where users swipe through 30-60 second clips extracted from podcast episodes. Here’s how it might operate:
Initially, the platform could focus on niche verticals like health or tech to ensure high-quality, relevant content before expanding.
This approach could serve multiple groups:
Creators might be incentivized by increased discoverability and potential ad revenue sharing, while users would benefit from a low-friction discovery experience.
A phased approach could help validate the idea:
Key assumptions to test early include whether users prefer clip-based discovery and whether creators are willing to participate. Challenges like content moderation and ad integration could be addressed by giving creators clip approval rights and using native audio ads between clips.
Unlike platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts, which recommend full episodes, this approach focuses on quick sampling. While YouTube Shorts hosts podcast clips, an audio-first design could better serve podcast listeners. Starting with niche verticals and creator collaboration could help ensure quality before scaling.
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