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Was just thinking of this yesterday as I listened to ATP (Accidental Tech Podcast - ATP.FM). They're adding a members component to their podcast. Just $8/month
by thathndude 6y ago
Was just thinking of this yesterday as I listened to ATP (Accidental Tech Podcast - ATP.FM).
They're adding a members component to their podcast. Just $8/month. And they don't do the hard sell, but there are little perks.
I listen to at least 5-7 podcasts regularly. If they all do the same thing, it's close to my cable + Internet bill from just 10 years ago.
Now let's do streaming: Netflix + Disney+ and you spent another $20/month.
I just don't think this model is going to work in the long term. Who knows!
- jdechko 6y agoI listen to ATP as well, and I did end up joining their membership program. The author mentioned CGP Grey specifically, and Cortex, his podcast with Myke Hurley on relay.fm recently announced a $5 membership. Upgrade, with Jason & Myke also announced the same $5 membership. So I see where the author is coming from. At the same time all 3 podcasts for now say that just by listening, it supports the podcast through the old channels. I do get a little of that FOMO, but I don’t feel any guilt for not paying.