Abstract

John L Sullivan's study of podcasting as a professional 'platformed' medium looks at how the rise of the four (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon) has proved a double edge sword; on the one hand thrusting podcasting in the mainstream, on the other threatening the authenticity of grass roots producers and voices which the democratisation of the medium originally sought to embrace. The review reflects on the merits of the narrative and its place alongside existing literature on the topic and in the wider context of the media ecosystem.

Keywords: Podcasting, platformisation, monetisation, Kickstarter, Patreon, podcasting, platformisation, monetisation, industry

How to Cite:

Chambers, C., (2024) “Podcasting in a Platform Age: From an Amateur to a Professional Medium, John L Sullivan (Bloomsbury, 2024): A Review”, RadioDoc Review 9(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.14453/rdr.1530