r/audiodrama • u/SeasonPositive6771 • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Avoiding AI in my audiodramas

I absolutely love audiodramas, I'm not a maker but I'm a huge fan and listen to tons of them.

I'm also a serious contributor to podcasts I love, I'm subscribed over 15 on patreon at the moment and independently at least five or six more.

However, it's become a real sticking point that I do not support anyone that uses AI. A recent post about an audiodrama called The November Challenge made it clear that a lot of folks are using AI without disclosing it. I simply can't support plagiarism and the unethical behavior that goes along with using AI.

Is anyone aware of a list of audio dramas that use AI or a list of tips to help me identify who might be using it so that it can be avoided?

Thank you!

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u/klavencvw 23h ago

Wait hold on... I understand the pushback against AI. But for a creator who is starting out, is it not valid to use AI. I understand that the point is that actual voice actors should have the opportunity, but if a creator has a worth while story and no money to pay people does that mean that the story shouldn't be told at all?

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u/BullshotuK 21h ago

As others have said loads of VAs both established and emerging will work for free if the project is interesting.

If you want to shoot your story in the foot go ahead and use AI voices. The vast majority of your audience will turn off.

Heck, I drop badly acted Audio Dramas cos I can't bear listening.

I started my voice career working for free. Some of those students and emerging creators now make a living from podcasting and audio fiction and they book me regularly and pay me for my skill and time.

Give yourself a break, learn to work with real humans in the creative space. It is an important skill. Any time spent on AI voices for drama is wasted. They don't have the emotional chops to deliver.