The podcast world just got a lot... cuter?
Thanks to a viral TikTok trend, your favorite podcasters are now tiny, babbling babies – and it’s both hilarious and deeply surreal.
What’s Actually Happening?
It all started with creator Jon Lajoie, whose viral Talking Baby Podcast series reimagines adult podcast hosts as adorable animated babies.
Thanks to AI tools like Hedra (for face animation) and ElevenLabs (for voice effects), these clips feel both surreal and weirdly convincing.
Lajoie’s baby versions talk like adults but look like toddlers, discussing topics like philosophy, physics, and emotional trauma – while sipping imaginary juice boxes.
Fictional Baby Podcasts, Real Laughs
The trend doesn’t stop there. TikTok is now full of parody podcasts like:
- Two Babies Podcast
- Podcast Basement
- Are Babies Cute Podcast
These aren’t actual shows but clever skits that mock real-life podcast dynamics.
Here’s How It Works
Let’s break it down baby-step by baby-step:
- Babyface Makeover: Using tools like Leonardo AI or DALL-E 3, creators generate baby versions of real-life podcasters. The trick? Keep recognizable features like facial hair or clothing for that uncanny familiarity.
- From Still to Silly: With apps like Hedra or Dreamina (via CapCut), those baby pics are animated to talk. Lip-sync is added so the image actually mouths podcast dialogue.
- Voice? Goo-Goo Gaga: Some stick with original podcast audio. Others use AI voice changers like ElevenLabs to make the hosts sound like they're mid-lollipop break. Some even write new baby-fied scripts using text-to-speech tools.
- Cut, Paste, Giggle: Finally, everything is stitched together using CapCut or Premiere. The result? A 30-second burst of baby brilliance that hits the For You Page like a sugar rush.
The Best Moments So Far
Some standout gems from the Talking Baby Podcast trend include:
- A baby host asking, “Do you ever feel like reality is just a simulation?”
- The co-host responding, “Sorry, I wasn’t listening – I was thinking about ducks.”
- Deep dives into topics like love, purpose, and… whatever's in the diaper right now.
And don’t forget the spot-on lip-syncing – AI is terrifyingly good at this. It’s absurd, hilarious, and a reminder of how tech can turn the simplest things into pure gold.
In conclusion: this trend isn’t just a viral sensation – it’s an example of how AI can add a quirky twist to content, offering us some of the most bizarre yet entertaining moments online.
It also shows how far AI has come, so be sure to always check other sources as well – it's terrifyingly easy to make Hollywood stars or politicians "say" things "on video" and have people believe it to be real because it looks the part.