Are voiceless podcasts the way of the future?

Want to learn how to edit your own content using Descript? https://www.bambyacademy.com/learndescript As you’re here on YouTube, you’ve probably come across “faceless” channels at some stage. Some even employ AI voices, allowing them to focus purely on content creation without involving their personal identities. This style of creation is becoming increasingly popular for video because it involves far less work. You don’t need a video camera, lighting or recording space. I can see the appeal to some creators. It made me wonder: could podcasts follow a similar trend and become entirely voiceless? Let’s be clear here as to what “voiceless” means in this context. There is still technically a voice, but it’s not your human voice. With the increasing popularity of cloning voices using AI, are we on the precipice of stepping into a world where synthetic voices are the norm? Imagine using AI to replace your voice altogether. No more recording sessions, just write a script, or you could go even further and have AI write your script for you. Then let an AI-generated voice say it all and bam, you’ve got yourself a “podcast”. To some, this might seem like a utopian shortcut—minimal effort for maximum output. To me, it initially felt very wrong and entirely impersonal. But, in the spirit of experimentation, I decided to give it a go and share my findings with you. CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 Introduction to AI in Podcasting 00:59 Setting Up AI Voice in Descript 02:09 Creating a Podcast Script with AI 03:45 Testing the AI-Generated Voice 05:01 Analyzing the AI Voice Quality 10:55 Editing and Enhancing AI Audio 16:17 Final Thoughts on AI in Podcasting 19:07 Engaging with the Audience BAMBY MEDIA LINKS: Free Podcast Audit Service https://www.bambymedia.com/free-podcast-audit Apply to Join PodCoach https://www.bambymedia.com/podcoach GEAR WE USE TO PRODUCE THIS PODCAST: Descript: https://get.descript.com/rgmxtjxzunbb SE Dyncaster DCM8 https://amzn.to/3Oqy5ID Rode SC19 Cable: https://www.rode.com/accessories/sc19 Satechi Hub: https://amzn.to/4bhuDtD Rode Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3ucZSW9 XLR Cables: https://amzn.to/3SJyIje Focusrite Clarett+: https://amzn.to/3UpqrSM Sony ZV E10: https://amzn.to/483Gfxw Elgato Camlink: https://amzn.to/4bjgYCe Aputure Amaran 200d LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/4bhFXGe Aputure Light Box Mini: https://amzn.to/3u55T7m