The number of Podcasting shows has expanded greatly over the last ten years.  Terrestrial commercial radio stations are still a major force, but they do not have the impact that they once had for a number of reasons.  Commercial radio stations and podcasts are both regulated by potential advertising revue.  Broadcasters often have to regulate their messages, because they want to remain appealing to commercial sponsors who pay advertising fees to have their products and services featured on those platforms.  There are a few independent terrestrial radio stations, but there are thousands of podcasts that are non-commercial.  Fame is different because of what podcasters are willing to say.   

Broadcasting offsite became mandatory during 2020 because people were restricted from going to work.  Soon, an "essential services" category was created so some specific workers could open their businesses.  Working away from traditional office settings became the norm.  Podcasting being mandatory.  Video conference calls became normalized, and entertainers needed a way to earn economics.  Celebrities were not allowed to perform in public venues, which forced many of them to seek ways to earn revenue.  Podcasting because a way for celebrities to make economics.  Mass communication has not been dominant for a long time.  It still has major influence, because of the reach it still has.  Many people prefer to get their information from digital media sources, and 2020 emphasized that point by forcing a lot of people to depend on digital media.

Fame is a common term.  Fame's definition has expanded beyond terrestrial radio, television, and print media.  Fame is now associated with digital media technology and digital platforms.  The nature of fame is not considered, but it should be looked into.  This episode emphasizes the nature of fame of how digital media expanded the idea of notoriety.