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A CBS report by David Pogue features Gimlet Media, which employs 120 people to produce 24 podcasts in 13 high-end studios. The hosts mock this "old media" approach, noting the extreme overhead of having five to six employees per show. They contrast this with their own "closet" production style, which utilizes modern noise gates and directional microphones to achieve professional quality without corporate bloat.
Gimlet Media and Startup Podcast Inspiration for Alex Inc
The TV series Alex Inc is identified as being based on the story of Alex Blumberg and the founding of Gimlet Media, rather than the hosts' personal experiences. The show's dialogue regarding the "alchemy" of podcasting and the process of pitching shows via cards is dismissed as inaccurate. The discussion concludes that while the network model can be monetized, the TV adaptation fails to capture the reality of the medium.
