Hey - Thank you! And good question. So unlike a "standard podcast" we don't upload Artifacts into Spotify, Stitcher, etc.
Instead we share Artifact episodes with you (the buyer in this case) via your Artifact account. You can then share out each episode as as weblink via text message, email, or however you prefer to share with your parents and they can listen from the browser on their mobile phone or computer. Example here of an Artifact that we are authorized by the interview guests to share publicly: https://www.heyartifact.com/daryl
So, no set up required!
Of course, happy to further clarify / answer any additional questions you might have - we'd love the opportunity to serve you as a customer.
I am a huge US soccer fan and an even bigger fan of Daryl Grove. I'm also a runner and listen to 15-20 hours of podcasts a week.
When I'm in "the zone" of a run and a podcast comes on that particularly resonates with me, I tear up (maybe 3-4 times in my 6+ years of running). I think that's due to a combination of the power of the podcast episode and my heightened emotional state when I'm on a long run.
This Artifact had that effect on me while I was sitting on my couch. I am blown away.
The sample artifact Ross linked can be saved as an MP3 file. Worst case/as simple as possible scenario, save that file to a USB drive, buy an MP3 player (for example: https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Surround-Rechargeable-Auto-Tunin... ), tell them to plug the USB drive into the gadget, and hit play. Would that work?
Have you seen Saga [0]? They're an app for making private podcasts with people in your life but, it's free - they help you choose questions and then everyone can hear each other's answers. There is an app [1] for the tech savvy, but also they have a dial-in option for older users where they can just call from a landline and record that way.
Love this idea! How are you thinking about sharing Artifacts with less technically inclined recipients?
I'd love to give this as a gift to my parents but I've unsuccessful tried a few times to get them set up with listening to podcasts.