How They Made It

Sometimes indie creators really do hit it big. Hear how some of your favorite independent podcasters and video creators got their start—and the turning point that changed everything.

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The Ghost Story Guys on cohost breakups & building a podcast audience
We talked to the hosts of The Ghost Story Guys about how they built their audience, how they monetize their show, and why Instagram popularity doesn't equal podcast popularity.
Emily Shaw of Candy Ears on the balance between audio passion projects and paychecks
Emily Shaw shares how she stays creative while working for a paycheck, how passion projects help her get work, and why she loves Descript.
How They Made It: Quorators' Jeremy Kaplowitz on how to do comedy podcasting right
We talked to Jeremy about why to do standup before starting a comedy podcast and how podcasting can be a life raft for people in entertainment.
Out There's Willow Belden on the joys and challenges of indie podcasting
Willow Belden started Out There before podcasts were a household word. She talked about her journey toward growth, funding, and how new podcasters should pace themselves.
How They Made It: How Wild West Extravaganza took Josh Taylor from construction worker to full-time podcaster
When Josh Taylor first thought about starting a podcast, he didn't have a computer. Now he has tens of thousands of listeners. Here's how.
How They Made It: Megan Tan of Millennial about learning the podcast ropes as you go
Megan Tan started Millennial back in 2015 as a sort of resumé builder. She's since been named Producer of the Year. Here's how she did it.
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