podcast recommendation
/ˈpɒdkɑːst ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
CommonSuggesting a podcast to someone based on their interests or a conversation you just had.
Often comes with mild urgency. Saying 'this is my podcast recommendation for you' implies you know what the person needs right now.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | ok my podcast recommendation for you is Maintenance Phase, it's literally everything you were just talking about | The speaker found the perfect match for the conversation and wants to share it immediately. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | podcast recommendation for the girlies who walk to work: Scam Goddess, Conan needs a friend, back to back | A curated listening stack for a specific type of listener and commute. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 03 | dropping a podcast recommendation that changed my whole perspective on true crime | The speaker is about to share something they found genuinely impactful. | instagram, 2023 |
| 04 | someone give me a podcast recommendation for a 6 hour drive please | Asking specifically for a long or engrossing show to fill a long trip. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- You found a podcast that fits exactly what someone just described.
- Someone asks what podcasts you've been into lately.
- You want to share something you genuinely think the other person will like.
- A topic comes up and you immediately think of a show that covers it.
Do not use it when
- You're suggesting an entire genre rather than a specific show.
- You haven't actually listened to it yourself.
Origin and context
Grew out of the podcast boom of the mid-2010s as the medium became mainstream and social sharing of shows became common.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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