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In this episode, we sit down with Badr Milligan, host of The Short Box Podcast and co-founder of JAX Podcasters United, to talk about how a simple meetup in 2018 turned into a 500+ member podcasting community.

We're covering:

• How to start a local podcast meetup (even if you’ve never hosted an event)
• Why bars and restaurants want your group there
• How to market your event using Eventbrite, local news, libraries, and word-of-mouth
• When to add workshops, education tracks, or even a charity element
• How to keep events free without burning out (or selling your soul)

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We talk through the real costs of a bad interview and share when to publish, when to pass and how to protect your feed without burning bridges. From SmartLess canceling a big-name taping to our own not-so-good experiences, we give practical tips for handling awkward recordings.

Special thanks to Kevin of Grit, Grace, and Inspiration for our custom Buzzcast song! (Stay until the end to hear it!)

If you have any tips or questions about hosting a meetup, let us know before the next episode.

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When you first start a podcast, everything feels exciting! But somewhere around six months in, that feeling can change. Recording starts to feel routine. Metrics feel heavier. Deadlines creep in. And podcasting slowly starts to feel more like work than a creative outlet.

We are talking honestly about what happens when podcasting stops being fun, and how to bring that joy back without quitting your show.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or just tired of hitting publish, there are small, realistic shifts that make podcasting feel lighter, more creative, and more sustainable.

8 Tips to Make Podcasting More Fun

1. Stop letting metrics decide whether you’re enjoying podcasting. Use stats as feedback, not validation.
2. Find the right amount of pressure for you. Too much kills creativity; too little leads to boredom.
3. Lower the bar when you need to. “Good enough” can keep your show alive during busy seasons.
4. Identify what’s draining you and streamline or cut it. Not every task is essential.
5. Play with your format instead of trapping yourself in it. You made the rules and you can change them.
6. Bring your personal interests into the show. Fun increases when the work overlaps with what you love.
7. Change your environment to change your energy. Small physical shifts can unlock creativity.
8. Build community so you’re not podcasting alone. Connection makes the work feel worth it.

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• Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods

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