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“Podcasting” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Podcasting is a digital audio distribution method introduced in 2004 via RSS feeds for on-demand playback.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Podcasting” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22364 of the collection, and the 246th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Podcasting” meme mean?

While technically a media distribution system rather than a single viral image, podcasting often serves as an Internet punchline regarding long-form discussions. It is frequently referenced to tease modern creator culture, where endless conversation, self-styled talk shows, and long audio messages are ubiquitous.

Where does the “Podcasting” meme come from?

Journalist Ben Hammersley coined the term in a February 2004 article for The Guardian. The underlying technical workflow was developed by figures such as Dave Winer and Adam Curry, who leveraged RSS feeds to automate audio downloads to devices like the iPod. On September 18, 2004, host Dave Slusher featured the term on an episode of his show Evil Genius Chronicles, marking one of its earliest documented spoken appearances.

  1. February 2004Ben Hammersley uses the term in an article published in The Guardian.
  2. September 18, 2004Dave Slusher uses the word during an episode of Evil Genius Chronicles.

How to use the “Podcasting” meme

  • Mocking an overly long voice message by asking if the sender just published a podcasting episode.
  • Describing a prolonged, meandering debate among friends as an accidental three-hour audio show.
  • Teasing creators who immediately buy expensive microphone setups to discuss common topics.

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The “Podcasting” card in MyMemeCards

Podcasting card
NumberNo. 22364
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame56/100 · #246 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “Podcasting” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Podcasting comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of podcasting?

The term was coined by journalist Ben Hammersley in The Guardian in February 2004 by merging iPod and broadcasting.

Who helped invent the technology behind podcasts?

Developer Dave Winer and broadcaster Adam Curry played key roles in linking RSS feeds to audio file downloads.

Is podcasting a meme?

It is primarily a digital media distribution format, though the modern tendency for anyone to start a talk show is a frequent subject of online satire.

How do I get the Podcasting meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Podcasting” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Podcasting card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Chapitre 1 : Le phénomène "podcasting" · History of podcasting · History of Podcasting: From Niche Hobby to Global ... · checked on October 17, 2026.

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