podfade

podfade
 n.— «But there’s a problem with deciding to do a podcast on mortgages if you’re just in it for the money…after a few episodes you’re likely to experience what’s known in the industry as “podfade”—that’s when a podcast just… kind… of… goes… away. Because even if the niche has the potential to make a lot of money, if it’s not something you’re interested in, it’ll become a drag to create another episode.» —“Make Your Own Podcast: Finding Your Topic” by Jay Jennings My Podcast Assistant Dec. 27, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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