Conversations with podcast creators.
Podtalk is short conversations with podcast creators, that are not just about podcasting… because I like to take the scenic route.
In each episode, I talk with podcast creators about their shows, experiences, what they’ve learned, what motivates them, and… well, everything related to podcasting from the indie creator’s point of view.
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The generosity we keep not expecting
Rob Wreglesworth keeps being surprised when guests say yes. After years of podcasting, the delight hasn’t faded into expectation. That persistence reveals something: most podcasters measure from a baseline of ‘who am I to ask,’ making every yes feel like an exception. But generosity keeps showing up where we expected scarcity. The interesting question isn’t… more →
What happiness can’t be if you want it
Matt Phelan studies happiness for a living but defines podcast success by following energy, not joy. He wasted five years fighting upstream before learning to work with what wanted to happen anyway. Happiness can’t be a target without losing its power. The podcasters who stick around aren’t chasing happiness—they’re following curiosity, and happiness emerges from… more →
From the archives: Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett
Amanda Hsiung-Blogett transforms Mandarin teaching into storytelling magic through podcasting. She discovered that listeners can feel when you talk with a smile, creating unexpected connections across diverse audiences. Students and families find joy in her accessible format, but what surprises her most is what resonates—sometimes it’s discussing ice cream rather than formal lessons. Podcasting allows… more →
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I hope these episodes spark ideas and conversations for you, and lead to new ways of looking at this wonderful art of podcasting.
I appreciate your time and attention, and I don’t take it for granted.
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