The Thrilling Adventure Hour podcast is a comedic stage show and podcast in the form of old time radio which gives it the convenient appeal of a podcast while keeping many of the qualities found on radio, such as (fake) advertisements. While many podcasts have a cult following, this one in particular has been gaining popularity and growing past its usual live audience by extending itself to the podcast world instead of just starting off there. The Thrilling Adventure Hour attempts to capture its charm as a live show in an hour of audio that can be streamed or downloaded by anyone willing to give it a chance. For this reason alone does podcast have an upper hand against radio broadcasting. Anyone can listen to this broadcast at their convenience as opposed to listening to a live radio show at specific times of the day. This is the same reason why Netflix became so popular; it appealed to everybody's need for instant gratification.
Most radio shows will have celebrity interviews or special guest which is a queue that podcasts have taken giving them some distinct similarities. WTF with Marc Maron contributes to this parallel between the two industries but in a way that many radio or podcast hosts can't deliver. Although it is a bit more difficult to create such a strong and intimate relationship with audiences without the use of live interactivity that radio offers, Maron shows people that it is possible. "Whether digging in the dirt or allowing room to reveal themselves, Maron innately knows how to move a converstion along better than anyone else."
Some names stick out more than others in the world of digital audio files and one of those names is Joe Rogan. Many know him from the show Fear Factor, his comedy stand-up specials, or as a UFC commentator but not many realize he is also a podcaster. Having such a wide audience definitely helps in gaining popularity in other aspects of entertainment which is what made this particular podcast so interesting. Not only do you get to listen to someone outside of what is expected of him, Joe Rogan posts podcasts where he can talk about all sorts of topics; anything he wants really. That's something many wouldn't be able to accomplish on radio because of the limitations. Another thing that caught my attention was the fact that this podcast had video to go along with it. Of course, video isn't necessary but it offers something radio also can't. If you just want to listen to Joe Rogan go on tangents while on the drive to work or watch him while lounging at home, this podcast offers a variation to the usual forms of media.
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