Sure, microphones and book narrators have been around a long time. But with a $60 microphone, a computer, a bit of egg crate foam, an Internet connection, and a glass of water and we can record--and distribute--our audiobooks ourselves.
There are so many podcasts to be a guest on! How do you choose which ones are a good fit? Introducing Listen Notes. https://youtu.be/DFHEJDMktUk
There is magic in the spoken word. Because our voice is unique it holds an energy, a vibration, and the listener can sense that....
My only concern with using dictation is how my mind, and how my imagination, will adjust to it.