We built a podcast from NOTHING… and didn’t even meet in person for a year.
If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast… this episode reveals exactly what it’s like - from finding the equipment and subject matter, to the time and frustration that is just plain reality. Barrett and Baxa break down exactly how they went from zero experience to over 100 episodes, thousands of followers, and more than a million views—without even meeting in person for an entire year.
In this behind-the-scenes retrospective, Steve and Bob revisit the wild ride of launching a podcast during one of the most chaotic news cycles in recent history—covering everything from Trump-era headlines, viral media moments, and cultural controversies to the real grind of building a show across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. Along the way, they reveal what worked, what didn’t, and why “Podcasting for Dummies” might not be the worst place to start.
Plus, the moment you’ve been waiting for: the first in-person meeting between two hosts who hadn’t seen each other in over a decade. It’s part reunion, part reality check, and part masterclass in how to grow a podcast from nothing—even if you’re making it up as you go.
Barrett & Baxa | #106
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