The speaker discusses the future of podcasting, predicting that there will still be some monetization but less reliance on advertisements. They express hope that podcasting will not become dominated by AI-generated voices, as this would diminish the creativity and personal connection of the medium. They emphasize the value of human creativity in podcasting and believe that humans will continue to be the primary creators in the industry. Overall, the speaker is optimistic about the future of podcasting and the role of human creativity in it. #vizard