When the people who do manual, repetitive labor jobs or any jobs that do not require a great deal of focus, get back to work it might show a rise in podcast consumption.
People have spent a lot more time consuming media due to the economic slowdown, when things pick up again, some of them will find podcasts as a more work compatible form of media.
1. more time spent on headphones 2. more revenue options for creators 3.improved podcast discovery