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Insights from the latest pod surveys paint a picture of who is listening

A couple of reports have been published recently that highlight the growing popularity of podcasts as a medium, and point to some intriguing insights about who listens and why.  

Why podcasting matters for historians

Podcasting in Australia is on the rise, with radio remaining dominant but being outpaced by podcast growth. The 2018 Infinite Dial Australia study indicates a growth from 10% to 13% of Australians tuning into podcasts weekly. Australian downloads now reach tens of millions monthly. Notably, only 14%