Why I'm Ending Podtastic Audio — A Personal Farewell to Podcasting After years of helping indie podcasters improve their sound and stay inspired, this is the final episode of Podtastic Audio. In this honest and personal farewell, I open up about why I've decided to end the show, how podcasting changed my life, and where things are headed next. Whether you've been here since episode one or just found the show, thank you for being part of the journey. 🎧 In this episode, I talk about: Why I'm stepping away from podcasting (for now) The story behind starting Podtastic Audio during the 2020 lockdowns Lessons from the Kris and Kristine Show and the indie podcast scene What happens when life shifts and your passion projects need to pause Why most podcasts podfade — and why that's okay Thoughts on AI in podcasting and staying human in a tech-heavy space Where I might go next — YouTube, vlogging, or something new A full replay of Episode 1 to bring things full circle ▶️ Plus: Listen to the very first solo episode I ever recorded — raw, nervous, and 100% real. 🎵 Ends with the Podtastic Audio theme song The Podtastic Playbook: How to Build, Grow, and Monetize Your Podcast Amazon Kindle Apple Books Barnes and Noble Other Bookstores Podgagement® (formerly "My Podcast Reviews") is all about simplifying your podcasting and helping you engage your audience and grow your podcast! Podgagement Link Over 25,000 podcasters use Podpage! Create your own podcast website that looks great, runs smoothly, and is optimized for search engines. Get started today! Podpage Link Thanks so much for listening, I really appreciate it so much. Sign up for my newsletter so you never miss a moment. Podtastic Audio Newsletter Podtastic Audio Twitter X Instagram LInkedIn Threads Blue Sky 00:00 - Farewell message: Why this is the last episode 00:33 - How Podtastic Audio began (from Kris & Kristine Show) 01:30 - Podcasting boom during 2020 and pandemic shows 02:43 - Most hobby podcasts fade without audience or strategy 04:08 - Companion to Kris & Kristine Show and early learning curve 05:14 - Divorce, podfade, and personal challenges 06:40 - Letting go and reevaluating priorities 07:49 - Creative passions and content love 08:22 - Not tied to companies — an indie perspective 09:29 - Authenticity vs. industry agendas 10:14 - The cost of podcasting events vs. ROI 11:22 - Podcasting as a hobby (and expense) 12:09 - Life demands a pause from content creation 13:14 - Losing spark after relationship ended 14:42 - AI-generated podcasts and the soul of audio 16:08 - The future of content in the AI age 17:05 - New creative direction: YouTube & travel vlog 18:42 - Real-world video content and possibilities 20:08 - What creators should ask before launching 21:19 - Thank you to listeners and final reflections 21:57 - Intro to Episode 1 playback 22:30 - Replay of Podtastic Audio Episode 1 44:33 - Podtastic Audio theme song begins