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That is the correct answer. You don't read a book while doing the chores. I also don't whip out a Terry Pratchett novel while commuting when I know I have to change trains in 10 minutes. A podcast will do and you can keep listening while waiting on the platform. In the car I often listen to music instead, but sometimes I get bored and I'm more in the mood for an interesting podcast. Especially if I'm stuck in the car for a bit longer.
When deliberately doing one thing only, I like to read. I can read the paragraphs as fast or as slow as I like or just skim them.
The "secret" is: You have to find the podcasts you like. Some are just chat and drivel, some are more condensed. You might also like Audiobooks with stories instead of factual information. I don't think you can make an absolute statement. Well, unless your brain isn't wired for audio content. I'd get that nothing appeases you if that were the case.
Nowadays everyone and their grandma has a podcast. Quality varies greatly and most of them are more talk and not anything of substance. it's not easy to find the good ones in all of the noise. But they exist.