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 →

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 →

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 →

Robin Waite had earned a guest spot on a podcast with millions of listeners. The goodwill was there. The door was open. Instead of asking for what he wanted, he asked to be a backup if someone canceled. Forty-eight hours later, he got the call. Asking for less often positions you to receive more—not because… more →

Jeff Revilla runs a live podcast theater where prepared material consistently bombs. The audience isn’t just tolerant of spontaneity—they came for it. But here’s the uncomfortable part: most podcasters never perform live. So what keeps them honest? Possibly nothing. The home studio offers no feedback loop. The mic picks up everything except whether you were… more →

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 →