Scrolling through social media is not the only way fans can keep up with their favorite influencers. Although listeners have decreased attention spans from social media, short-form media has transitioned to hour-long unfiltered conversations for listeners. The podcasting sphere has seen immense growth — but this growth may be an oversaturation in the industry. Alyssa Dickson, a sophomore microbiology major, said that she thinks this a positive transition for the podcasting industry. Podcasting has remained a popular form of media since the beginning of the digital age, with social media taking the industry by storm.