Why the podcasts?

In recent [0] years,, podcasts have (1) incredibly popular. You can listen to them (2) doing household chores, commuting, or working out. There is a podcast for almost (3) interest, from true crime to history and comedy. One of the reasons (4) their success is convenience. Unlike watching a video, listening to a podcast (5) not require your full attention. Furthermore, anyone with a microphone and an internet connection (6) start their own show. This has given rise (7) thousands of independent creators (8) voices might not otherwise be heard.