The AI Advantage: How Smart Speakers Will Transform Podcast Discovery

Forget simple voice search. Our smart speakers are on the cusp of getting a whole lot smarter, and for podcasters, this means a revolution in how listeners discover new shows. Artificial intelligence (AI) is about to change the game, bringing personalized and effortless podcast recommendations based on more data than we’ve ever imagined.

Smart Speakers: Currently…Not So Smart

Let’s be honest, asking your smart speaker to find a podcast is often an exercise in frustration. Clunky search, limited recommendations, and an overall lack of personalization leave a lot to be desired. But that’s about to change.

Beyond Keywords: AI’s Magic

AI and potentially even artificial general intelligence (AGI) won’t just rely on the keywords you speak. Picture this: AI analyzes your entire listening history, your location, trends in your voice patterns, and more to offer podcast suggestions far beyond anything you could search for yourself. Bored on your commute? Your smart speaker might intuit you need some light-hearted entertainment for the ride. Searching for information on a niche topic? AI excels at hunting down the hidden gems of podcasting.

Proactive Optimization: It’s Time

While AI will learn autonomously, podcasters have a critical role to play. Now’s the time to get your podcast house in order:

• Meta-What? Master Your Metadata: Accurate episode titles, descriptions, and show categories are crucial. This is data AI ‘feeds’ on.
• Thinking AI: Consider search terms that appeal to both humans and machines. What factors truly define your podcast’s theme or tone?
• Show Notes as Superpower: Detailed show notes make your podcast a treasure trove of data for AI algorithms to process.

The Future is Exciting (and a Little Unpredictable)

We’re on the verge of an incredibly personalized smart speaker podcast experience. While the exact form this revolution takes is unknown, podcasters who clean up their data and stay adaptable will reap the rewards.

Picture This…

Imagine saying, “Hey [smart speaker], find me something thought-provoking to listen to on my walk,” and getting a tailored selection based on your past interests and current mood. Or, “I want a funny podcast where the hosts riff off each other.” That’s the potential of AI-assisted podcast discovery.

Get Ready & Embrace the Change

The smart speaker podcast revolution is coming. By getting our podcasts AI-ready today, we position ourselves for success in this thrilling new landscape where AI helps listeners find their next favorite show effortlessly. And for podcasters, that’s the ultimate win-win.