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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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James Kim of Moonface on the importance of artistry
James Kim on making Moonface, a scripted fiction podcast, outside the network system. On artistry as a constraint and building audio drama solo.
Drifting off with Joe Pera: sleep and indie podcast in 2026
How Drifting Off With Joe Pera turns comedy into a sleep podcast. On writing for an audience that wants to fall asleep, and what the format demands.
Mark Pagán of Other Men Need Help on making a beloved podcast with a day job
Mark Pagán of Other Men Need Help on reading a live audience, making a personal show, and balancing podcast production with a full-time job.
John August and Drew Marquardt on lessons learned after 10+ years of Scriptnotes
John August and Drew Marquardt on a decade of Scriptnotes. See the production system behind a long-running weekly podcast and what they would change.
How to Do the Pot's Ellen Scanlon on following her curiosity to a critically-acclaimed podcast
Ellen Scanlon of How to Do the Pot on following an unanswered question into a podcast, building an audience slowly, and what consistency actually requires.
Chelsea Devantez on how Celebrity Book Club built a massive fan community
Chelsea Devantez on how Celebrity Book Club built a fan community by giving listeners something to join, and why the show's voice made it work.

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