Why Podcasts Win in a Sea of AI Slop (with Emily Aborn)

You log onto LinkedIn and everyone is *delving* into a pool of AI slop that *quietly* reads like a DiGirornio frozen pizza ad--it's not their delivery, it's the sameness of it all. Then you stumble over to a podcast like this one, and feel seen by the realness, the stutters, and the general imperfectness of something that only an actual human voice can bring. It's an established fact the podcasting wins by a mile when it comes to building trust with an audience. But what happens when AI enters the chat and brings all of its pet phrases with it? What do we lose when we win back some time by outsourcing some of our work to our LLM of choice? In this episode, two word-nerd podcasters talk it out. They discuss: How AI "tells" are becoming easier to spot Why AI is eroding trust with audiences Where podcasts have an edge over other content channels–and how AI is threatening to erode it The difference between using AI as a tool and outsourcing your thinking Why AI abstention may not be an option for solo business owners Accessibility, AI voices, and where technology creates opportunity Where/how/when to disclose your use of AI And whether AI will ever be indistinguishable from humans If you've been wondering if it's possible to embrace AI without sacrificing the very thing people come to you for, this episode is for you. About Emily Aborn Emily Aborn is a copywriter, entrepreneur, and host of the Small Business Casual podcast. For more than a decade, she's helped entrepreneurs find the words that sound unmistakably like them by bringing personality, clarity, and humanity to how they show up for their clients. Listen to Small Business Casual wherever you get your podcasts. About Talking the Talk Talking the Talk is a podcast about podcasting: for entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners who want to build podcasts that earn their keep. Each week, host Courtney Reimer shares hot takes, practical podcast strategy, honest conversations with creators, and lessons learned from developing shows for everyone from first-time founders to Fortune 500 brands. Connect with Courtney Want to find out how to build a podcast that works harder than you do? Schedule a complimentary Podcast Clarity Call with Courtney at her website: https://www.soundsgreatstrategy.com Connect with Courtney: Instagram: @soundsgreatpodcastss LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/CourtneyReimer Newsletter: Sounds Great on Paper ☕ If you'd like to share a cup of coffee with the real human behind this episode, Courtney would certainly appreciate your appreciation--head over to Buy Me a Coffee to say thanks for the realness: BuyMeAcoffee.com/SoundsGreatCourtney