{"id":1820,"date":"2021-02-28T14:43:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T19:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/takomatorch.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/28\/maryland-enters-phase-1c-of-eligibility-for-residents-planning-to-start-their-own-podcast\/"},"modified":"2021-02-28T14:43:47","modified_gmt":"2021-02-28T19:43:47","slug":"maryland-enters-phase-1c-of-eligibility-for-residents-planning-to-start-their-own-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/takomatorch.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/28\/maryland-enters-phase-1c-of-eligibility-for-residents-planning-to-start-their-own-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Enters Phase 1C of Eligibility For Residents Planning to Start Their Own Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of Health today announced the beginning of Phase 1C of Maryland\u2019s podcast distribution plan. The expansion of eligibility will allow the state to add 10,000 new podcasts per day, though that remains well below full demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cExpanding podcast eligibility will help us accelerate the process of getting more Marylanders’ opinions on the air, no matter how boring or basic they are,\u201d said Acting MDH Secretary Dennis R. Schrader. \u201cBy opening Phase 1C, we\u2018ll dramatically expand new content so that you can finally make that Solo Stove firepit enthusiast show you\u2019ve been dreaming about.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phase 1C includes government conspiracy theorists, open mic comedians with stage fright, and nerds with strong opinions about episodes 7-9 of the Star Wars franchise. Due to the limited availability of podcast equipment, all of the many Marylanders intending to become \u201cJoe Rogan, except liberal\u201d will be deferred to Phase 2B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maryland is also working hard to upgrade the state’s internet infrastructure to handle the addition of millions more podcasts. Until broadband capacity can be sufficiently expanded, all new episodes in the \u201ccomedians interviewing other comedians\u201d genre will be strictly limited to two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are building a robust, scalable network of podcast distribution points across the state,\u201d said Schrader. \u201cIt\u2019s an expensive undertaking, but it\u2019s being supported by our great sponsor, Casper Mattresses. So remember: when you have COVID and just want a good night\u2019s sleep, Casper is here for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In light of the deluge of awful programming that hit Apple Podcasts after the start of Phase 1B, including “You Put Old Bay on What?!” and “Hauling Up to Hagerstown,” the state is also partnering with CVS and Walgreens to educate consumers on podcast production. For more information on podcast eligibility and the new state podcast support services, Marylanders can tune into “What Podcast Will You Have, Hon?”, which is available at listen.maryland.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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