Why podcasts? Podcasts have revolutionized the way we consume audio content. A podcast is a series of spoken-word content focused on a particular topic or theme. One of the biggest podcast advantages is that people can listen during screenless moments — working out, cleaning, and cooking — when visual media can’t reach them as easily. Spotify serves a global audience and is one of the leading music and podcast streaming services. It offers free access to its vast podcast library. You can listen to new podcasts, the latest episodes, and popular podcasts without paying. However, the free version doesn’t allow offline listening. Why having The Urantia Book Audiobook available as a Podcast is Important According to the Pew Research Center, the share of Americans who listen to podcasts has substantially increased over the last decade. As of 2023, 42% of Americans ages 12 and older have listened to a podcast in the past month (31% of those said they have listened to a podcast in the last week!) according to “The Infinite Dial” report by Edison Research. (Audio and Podcasting Fact Sheet, June 2023) Scoop Market reports there were 464.7 million podcast listeners worldwide in 2023. This figure is expected to reach 504.9 million by the end of 2024. While podcasts are very popular in the US and Canada, the fastest growing podcast markets are in Chile, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, and China. https://scoop.market.us/podcasting-statistics/ Bottom line, having The Urantia Book audio book available as a podcast makes it more accessible to truth seekers around the world. Podcasts are a popular source of education and entertainment for key demographics, like adults ages 18-45. We are meeting the moment!