{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The BookFunnel Podcast","title":" The Future of Digital Audiobook Narration with Phil Marshall of Spoken, The BookFunnel Podcast Ep 33","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3038,"description":"Learn more about Spoken\nhttps://spoken.press/\nDisclaimer\nThe opinions of the hosts and guest are their own and not necessarily those of BookFunnel.\nSummary\nIn this episode of the Book Funnel Podcast, the team welcomes Phil Marshall, founder of Spoken, to discuss the evolution of audiobook production through digital narration. They explore the challenges authors face in creating audiobooks, the innovations in multi-voice narration, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI technology. Phil shares insights on how Spoken is making audiobooks more accessible and customizable for authors, while also addressing the importance of voice actors in the industry. The conversation also touches on community resources for authors and the future of AI in storytelling.\nTakeaways\nSpoken aims to make audiobooks accessible and vivid.\nMulti-voice narration enhances the storytelling experience.\nAuthors can create custom voices for their characters.\nEthical considerations are crucial in AI narration.\nAudio is becoming a primary way to consume stories.\nThe cost of audiobook production is decreasing.\nAuthors can update their audiobooks easily post-publication.\nCommunity support is available through Discord.\nVoice actors still play a vital role in narration.\nThe future of AI in storytelling is promising.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EqmlD7F0gMQjMspBKXmHG0jl55JLnXxB_PFmB7pEcvo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YmU3/MzhmZGYxYjM0NDA1/ODg2ZDUwNGRkMzUy/OTMyMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}