Bumpers have long been used in radio broadcasting to separate programme sections, and podcasters adopted the same technique as shows moved online and editing software became widely available. Short, royalty style stings like this one are shared on soundboards because they are easy to drop into any episode without recording a custom ident. Creators reuse the same bumper across a series to build recognition, while video podcasters also use it on streams and clips. Its generic, non verbal design means it fits almost any genre, from comedy to true crime.