That’s something I noticed a while ago: all podcasters have those huge microphones in front of them - sometimes with a gigantic boom - that wouldn’t look out of place on 1950s TV. But unlike in the 1950s, they’re not trying to hide them, no no: the more visible, the bigger, the better.
I can’t figure out the point of that prop. If I did a podcast, I’d try to unclutter the shot myself.
A large microphone is the difference between a serious podcaster, and some guy talking.
Going for the radio show look
That was quite amusing 🙂
To be honest, there is some truth in this too! Perhaps it’s even the main reason. But the technical reasons still exist