How They Made It

Dan McDowell and Jake Kemp's move from radio to podcasting came with contract disputes, a lawsuit, and the challenge of rebuilding their once massive audience.

The creators of Answer in Progress were just high school students when they launched their YouTube channel. Nearly a decade later, they've become a well-oiled machine. Here's how they did it.

We spoke with Ross about how poetry led him to podcasting, how budget constraints led to his signature style, and why pursuing your passion as a full-time job may not be your best option.

James Kim makes exciting, genre-bending shows that have been praised by critics. We talked to him about dealing with imposter syndrome and what he learned from teaching himself to write fiction.

We spoke with the team behind Drifting Off... about their love for Descript, the intimacy of podcasts, and getting energy from the work.

We talked to Mark about learning how to watch an audience, balancing a day job with a passion project, and making the thing you want to make, even if it doesn’t make any money.