There possibly are a dozen or so podcasts that are not already radio shows, or produced by former public radio professionals, that model their voice on TAL/NPR. There are hundreds of thousands of American podcasts that don't; not using such a voice is a distinguishing factor of podcasts, rather than the reverse.
― stilt in the wings (sic), Tuesday, 23 February 2021 21:07 (three years ago) link
okay
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Tuesday, 23 February 2021 21:09 (three years ago) link
The bar is open
― e-skate to the chapeau (darraghmac), Tuesday, 23 February 2021 22:04 (three years ago) link
Disagree that that is a distinguishing characteristic
― rob, Wednesday, 24 February 2021 01:08 (three years ago) link
Not taxonomically, sure. But measuring by weight.
― stilt in the wings (sic), Wednesday, 24 February 2021 01:13 (three years ago) link
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/02/25/arts/podcast-voice-sound.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage
― Lily Dale, Saturday, 27 February 2021 17:08 (three years ago) link