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Dr. Alfonso and Aaron Makelky discuss the future of podcasting, focusing on practical insights for creators and educators.

Dr. Alfonso sits down with Aaron Makelky of Descript to unpack the real future of podcasting beyond vanity metrics, beyond over-polished edits, and beyond the AI hype. This conversation is a masterclass for creators, educators, and entrepreneurs who want to amplify their voice without burning out. From workflow wisdom to sponsorship strategy to the rise of hyper-niche podcasts, Aaron delivers practical insight with zero fluff. If you’ve ever wondered whether your downloads are “enough,” whe...

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Host: Dr. Alfonso

Guest: Aaron Makelky

Topics covered

• podcasting
• AI
• education
• entrepreneurship
• workflow
• sponsorship
• hyper-niche podcasts

Keywords

• podcasting
• AI
• Descript
• sponsorship
• workflow
• hyper-niche

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Organizations: Descript

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