Saurabh Mithal finds podcasting more enabling than asking someone for coffee. The medium invites depth because it’s exploratory by nature. He also discusses how shifting creative practices from private to public increases mindfulness and quality. Curiosity becomes a self-sustaining force for continuous learning. more →

Vince Quinn notices something strange: football fans endlessly debate quarterbacks, but podcasters rarely discuss hosting. They talk about microphones, editing software, download numbers—everything except the skill that matters most. The host is the show. Yet podcasters treat hosting as a personality trait rather than a craft that can be studied and improved. more →

After getting laid off, Cassian Bellino knew the logical move. Her listeners wanted homeschooling materials. Instead, she panicked and built everything nobody asked for. But she couldn’t have skipped that step. Her emotions wouldn’t settle until the illogical thing came out first. Sometimes the wrong path is the only way to reach the right one. more →

What happens when a solo podcaster adds a co-host? Catherine Jaeger compares it to jazz—getting the right group together so both people can drive the conversation forward. The challenge is balancing preparation with spontaneity, knowing when to plan and when to let the spark happen naturally. more →

Leticia Latino van Splunteren doesn’t check her download numbers. She looks at the map. Two listeners in Africa wouldn’t move a chart, but it means her voice reached a continent she never expected to touch. Most podcasters ask “how many?” She asks “how far?” The number is tiny. The reach is enormous. more →

How does podcasting empower individuals to express creativity and connect meaningfully with an audience? Dave Swillum explores how the medium democratizes creative expression by removing barriers to entry. Sometimes impact comes down to one person who sends a message saying you inspired them to act. That single connection can be enough reason to keep going. more →

Alasdair Plambeck ended his podcast after four and a half years—not because it failed, but because it was finished. The intuition was painful. Podcasting advice focuses on when to quit something broken, but what about when it’s working and simply complete? Some podcasts have natural lifespans. The skill isn’t just keeping going but recognizing an… more →

Tim Winders preaches detachment from podcast metrics. But he also admits he expected to become massive. The philosophy came after the disappointment, not instead of it. Detachment isn’t a shield you raise before the arrows arrive—it’s something you build from the arrows that already hit. The podcasters who last aren’t those who never hoped for… more →

Mary Chan was the youngest daughter, told to look pretty and serve tea. Her quiet rebellion? Radio school. Now she talks for a living. Podcasting attracts people with complicated relationships to their own voice—those who were talked over, who learned to edit themselves. For them, hitting record is an act of reclamation every single time. more →

What role does alignment play in sustaining motivation and purpose when creating a podcast? Practical insights emerge about overcoming the challenge of balancing self-promotion with authenticity. Dafna Gold Melchior explores how podcasters can promote their work without becoming obnoxious. more →