They're pretty much like listening to audio clips of someone just. . .talking. Podcasts usually have a theme where the host/s discuss things related to the theme. I used to really look for them before when they had brief "popularity."
My characters are my pride and joy. They're like my own children. When they have accomplishments, I feel proud and when something sad happens to them, I cry as I write. I can't decide if that's either beautiful or sad.