How the Podcast Industry is Attracting Big Name Celebrities

As a radiologist and experienced podcaster, I have seen the podcast industry grow and evolve over the years. When I first started my podcast, I hardly knew anyone else who was doing it. But now, it seems as though every celebrity and their dog has a podcast.

The Rise of Podcasts

The rise of podcasts is due in part to their accessibility. Anyone with a smartphone can easily subscribe to and listen to their favorite shows. Additionally, podcasts offer a unique format that allows listeners to feel as though they are a part of the conversation.

But what has really made podcasts explode in popularity is the ability to target specific niches. From true crime to politics to comedy, there is a podcast for just about every interest.

Big Name Celebrities Enter the Scene

It used to be that only a select few podcasters were able to break through and attract a large following. But now, big name celebrities are entering the podcast scene and bringing their own star power with them.

Actors like Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell have their own podcast, “Armchair Expert,” which has gained a huge following. And of course, there is “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which regularly features guests like Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders.

Celebrities at a red carpet event

But it’s not just actors and comedians who are getting in on the podcast action. Politicians like Hillary Clinton and Andrew Yang have started their own shows, and even athletes like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal are hosts of popular podcasts.

Why Celebrities Are Turning to Podcasts

So why are so many celebrities turning to podcasts? For one, it offers them a way to connect with their fans in a more personal and intimate way. Unlike traditional media like television or movies, podcasts allow for a more conversational format.

Additionally, podcasts offer a way for celebrities to showcase their interests and passions outside of their usual work. For example, actor and writer Michael Ian Black hosts a podcast called “Obscure” where he explores his love of niche topics.

The Future of Podcasting

As someone who has seen the evolution of podcasting from its early days, I am excited to see where the industry will go next. With the rise of big name celebrities entering the scene, I believe that podcasts will become even more mainstream.

As for me, I will continue to podcast and share my love of radiology with the world. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll be the next big celebrity podcaster.

Do you listen to any celebrity podcasts?

What do you think about the rise of big name celebrities in the podcast industry?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

About Author

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Dr. Lori Barr helped scale her private practice to 9-figures and grow Austin’s Dell Childrens Medical Center from an idea formed in the minds of doctors in the basement of the local general hospital into the first LEED Platinum Hospital in the world. She serves about 18,127 patients and specialists yearly. Beyond her practice, her best-seller, Think & Grow Well, and her podcast by the same name, assist readers in strengthening mind, body, spirit and awareness before a health crisis occurs.

Dr. Barr helps professionals scale both practice and expertise so they have more time and money for self and those they serve. She mentors thousands of students, doctors and other professionals through 45 peer-reviewed publications, invited presentations, academic affiliations, visiting professorships and with her podcast, The Doctor’s Mentor Show.

Lori appears regularly as a stage and show guest on medical, educational, and entrepreneurial platforms. She has the ear of world-changers, industry leaders, former presidents and first ladies.

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