8legs: Michael irvin

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Are Netflix’s podcasts actually podcasts?

The Verge questions whether Netflix’s podcast-like shows qualify as true podcasts, noting missing features.
The author highlights RSS feeds and chapter markers as key podcast features that are missing.
Netflix’s shows are described as podcast-like but not fully podcast by design.
The piece reflects on how platform design can blur lines between media formats.
The article situates the discussion around what defines a podcast beyond branding.
The piece points to user expectations for downloadable and navigable audio content.
Netflix's podcast-like formats are acknowledged but the article argues they fall short of traditional definitions.
The Verge provides a solo author analysis on what makes content truly podcast-like.
The discussion references specific Netflix titles as examples of the format.
The article highlights a broader media-format debate within streaming platforms.

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