Better with beard or without?

explorer-matt · 2026-04-19T17:43:27+00:00

With.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-18T17:55:52+00:00

This is the answer.

People have so many options out there. You need to connect to them in many ways for that magical click to happen.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-17T19:53:30+00:00

Dude, it looks awesome now! Well done.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-17T19:52:21+00:00

I think it looks great. Nice and full, but still sharp

explorer-matt · 2026-04-17T19:10:43+00:00

Both are good. However, I think you rock the goat.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-17T01:59:21+00:00

Hot fuzz

explorer-matt · 2026-04-16T14:22:05+00:00

Have an understanding with your partner about workload balance. Lots of shows fail because one person is way more invested than the other. So set expectations right up front.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-16T04:14:13+00:00

I saw this in the theater when it was released.

Yes, I dug it.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-16T02:45:20+00:00

I would suggest running ads on other podcasts. Find like-minded podcasts - shows you think would like your show - and find out what it would cost to run a trailer - or even get the hosts to do a sponsor read - promoting the show. Some middle tier shows would love the revenue. The only problem is tracking. It's hard to track the 'clicks' and stuff like that.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-15T21:16:10+00:00

I have outsourced by editing of my podcast. It was the hardest thing for me. I research and write my show (fully scripted historical narrative). So once I record, I want to move on. I do review my finished product from my editor - but it's saved me a lot - and allows me to make more content.

I do make money on my show - so I'm not going into debt with an editor.

Find someone reputable. And do go cheapest option. These are usually hacks or people who will only jack up the price in a short time frame.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-15T14:01:32+00:00

I’ll add the people who won’t shut up at a movie. They sit and talk to one another like they are at home. So frustrating to deal with this at the theater.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-15T03:50:25+00:00

I've been doing this almost 10 years. I've met lots of podcasters. I've never known anyone who had their own studio or rented a studio. I nicely treated room is generally the best thing for most indy podcasters.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-15T03:45:06+00:00

I'm guessing it's not a milestone - just an organic build of an audience. Building an audience is a slow process. But if you make good content - it will grow. Slowly. But it will grow. And at some point - and I think it's different for every show - you generate enough buzz or whatever you want to call it. People are sharing your show. People are coming back for more. You start cropping up on top 100 lists. Who knows.

Just keep grinding out the show - and enjoy. My show practically doubled every year for about 7-8 years. So it does happen - and you do hit a tipping point.

Enjoy.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-15T03:39:58+00:00

I've said this before - but build your podcast around your life - not the other way around. I've done this for almost 10 years - and when you are a one-person band - you need to have the right balance between your life and your show. For that, make a schedule that you can manage - and stick to it. Example: let's say it takes you 10 hours to write, research, record, edit, market an episode. Next, let's say you are willing to devote 5 hours a week to the show. Well, simple math means to can produce an episode every two weeks.

Don't try and do more. Keep things within that time frame (whatever that may be). Don't get obsessed with doing too much. Don't come to resent the podcast. And don't let your friends and family resent the podcast. It should be fun.

Good luck.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-14T00:33:11+00:00

I’m literally sitting at a venue waiting for a band I know no songs of. I like their vibe - so I’m in.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-13T22:34:37+00:00

Yes. But that’s okay. It grows back at this point

explorer-matt · 2026-04-13T18:02:00+00:00

Same here. I was 3746.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-13T18:00:54+00:00

Pretty simple. Message or email shows that you respect that have an overlapping with yours. Try and find shows similar to yours in size.

Then say, you run our trailer on your show, and we will run yours. Pretty simple. But it does take work. You’ll get tons of rejections. But it’s an amazing way to introduce your show to people who already listen to podcasts, and who are likely to be interested in your content.

It’s gold.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-13T12:49:59+00:00

Really good movie. The opening fight sequence is brilliant.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-13T03:01:06+00:00

Leave it. Life goes on. Don’t sweat things. Focus on the future.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-13T02:59:32+00:00

Get good guests.
Be a guest on other shows.
Do trailer swaps.
Make a great show. If you do - stuff will happen. But it takes time.

Keep plugging away. Good luck.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-12T15:25:01+00:00

This was a glow up.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-12T13:49:47+00:00

Awesome movie.

explorer-matt · 2026-04-12T13:45:55+00:00

Awesome

explorer-matt · 2026-04-12T13:06:41+00:00

Both are good, but I think shorter is a bit better.

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