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Rehman Siddiq @rehmansiddiq.com

Real question: Do people actually watch all these 3–4 hour podcasts start to finish… or is it just me who can’t sit through more than 10 minutes without zoning out? πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

jun 27, 2025, 5:41 am β€’ 33 0

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Emjayess @em-jay-ess.bsky.social

TL;DR

jun 27, 2025, 7:11 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Janet Cumming @polyquats.bsky.social

I can manage a shorter (30-60 minute) podcast if the subject is interesting enough eg the Dalrymple & Anand Empire series. But member of the household listens to gaming podcasts that are excruciating to even overhear in passing. I bought him headphones for Xmas.

jun 27, 2025, 7:19 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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Rehman Siddiq @rehmansiddiq.com

Live streamers are the worst imo

jun 27, 2025, 7:37 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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NoDr. Michiel πŸ‡³πŸ‡± NoPhD. @michiel3282.bsky.social

Relatable. No amount of added or subtracted paralel activities make podcasts a valid medium for me. I can listen to radio, music or entertainment radio, but not podcasts. I can't give a good explanation why that is, but I've tried different forms and I've tried many times. Not for me.

jun 27, 2025, 5:49 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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Rehman Siddiq @rehmansiddiq.com

I don’t know who finds the time to watch all these long podcasts in today’s busy fast paced world

jun 27, 2025, 5:53 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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NoDr. Michiel πŸ‡³πŸ‡± NoPhD. @michiel3282.bsky.social

oof I killed my sentence... I think it's still readable with some effort.... apologies

jun 27, 2025, 5:55 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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NoDr. Michiel πŸ‡³πŸ‡± NoPhD. @michiel3282.bsky.social

The ones that I know simple merge it with other activities because they actually don't have the time either. The people that I know use podcasts and videos professionally and frequently engaged were them, were often also creating them or making personal sacrifices for career (imo too many).

jun 27, 2025, 5:54 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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NoDr. Michiel πŸ‡³πŸ‡± NoPhD. @michiel3282.bsky.social

Obviously, for learning, I use other methods. I also keep a low use of video for learning, with some exceptions where the visuals are too important or the quality is very good and/or suited to my personal learning needs. Books, reading and just engaging with the material are my go-to solutions.

jun 27, 2025, 5:51 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Rehman Siddiq @rehmansiddiq.com

People say that podcasts are the new books. I kinda disagree with that.

jun 27, 2025, 6:03 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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NoDr. Michiel πŸ‡³πŸ‡± NoPhD. @michiel3282.bsky.social

What a silly concept. I'm not even going to bother arguing against it.

jun 27, 2025, 6:35 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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blackb0x.bsky.social @blackb0x.bsky.social

All the time. 4 per month since years.

jun 27, 2025, 6:16 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Rehman Siddiq @rehmansiddiq.com

Wow

jun 27, 2025, 6:29 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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blackb0x.bsky.social @blackb0x.bsky.social

I like them. So much information, love it.

jun 27, 2025, 6:32 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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blackb0x.bsky.social @blackb0x.bsky.social

Actual Politics 2x Politics History from past to nowdays.

jun 27, 2025, 6:34 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Mal-SlavaUkraini. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡²πŸ‡½πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ @mal-slava-ukraini.bsky.social

I usually last 10 minutes… but every once in a while the subject matter and speakers can keep my attention for 25 - 30 minutes

jun 27, 2025, 5:49 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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Rehman Siddiq @rehmansiddiq.com

I prefer short clips but definitely podcasts without timestamps specially are not my thing

jun 27, 2025, 5:50 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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Mal-SlavaUkraini. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡²πŸ‡½πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ @mal-slava-ukraini.bsky.social

Same! I check the time of clips or scroll if 45 minutes or more. Many are just redundant in their points. I like the less is more

jun 27, 2025, 5:53 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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C-A-R-R-I-EπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ’™πŸŒŽπŸ•πŸ˜ΊπŸš«πŸŠπŸ† @cruthritter.bsky.social

I haven't even been able to watch my own son's peer support training videos longer than a few minutes! I've subscribed to many outlets, but I just don't have the patience

jun 27, 2025, 6:23 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view
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Togas @70645.bsky.social

I cannot watch a podcast. It's not a visual medium. I enjoy listening to them while driving, hiking, or doing housework.

jun 27, 2025, 5:47 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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Astute Observer @kat7813.bsky.social

Same. And thank you. I was beginning to think β€˜I can’t be the only one’. I can only squeeze them in while doing something else.

jun 27, 2025, 5:45 pm β€’ 0 0 β€’ view
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MCs Public Square @mcs-square.bsky.social

send me the transcript, I can read far faster then people speak

jun 27, 2025, 6:06 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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Rehman Siddiq @rehmansiddiq.com

I believe that's why they have 2x 3x speeds on youtube

jun 27, 2025, 6:09 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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MCs Public Square @mcs-square.bsky.social

Tried it, I can still get through a transcript faster.

jun 27, 2025, 6:25 am β€’ 2 0 β€’ view
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System Update @systemupdate.bsky.social

In my younger days I did, a few, not that many, after awhile it’s all almost the same.

jun 27, 2025, 6:58 am β€’ 1 0 β€’ view