Podcasts are free. Let me repeat that: PODCASTS. ARE. FREE. I hate ads as much as the rest of you, but how the eff does anyone on HN expect brilliant, creativ

Podcasts are free. Let me repeat that: PODCASTS. ARE. FREE. I hate ads as much as the rest of you, but how the eff does anyone on HN expect brilliant, creative, and hard-working podcast creators to earn a living? (there are truly some podcast gems out there).