<p>If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to start a relationship-focused podcast, this episode is for you. I sit down with Abhishek Joshi, host of &quot;Beyond the Obvious,&quot; as he shares how he helps couples work through challenges and why he chose this niche. You’ll pick up tips on finding the right guests, building a thoughtful production workflow, and using AI and social media to grow your audience. We also chat about the meaning of podcast success and how to make your show truly memorable for guests and listeners. Tune in for an honest look behind the scenes.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect With Abhishek Joshi<br>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abhishek_v_joshi<br>Spotify: Search &quot;Beyond the Obvious with Abhishek Joshi&quot;<br>Apple Podcasts: Search &quot;Beyond the Obvious with Abhishek Joshi&quot;</p><p><br></p><p>If My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.</p><p>There&#39;s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don&#39;t make it into the show. It&#39;s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.</p><p>Sign up here: <a href="https://mypodcaststory.com/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mypodcaststory.com/join</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters<br>00:00 Real Journeys Behind the Mic<br>00:23 Meet Abhishek Joshi<br>00:56 Podcast Topics and Unique Format<br>01:33 How Old Is the Show?<br>01:42 Finding the Podcast Name<br>02:32 Why “Beyond the Obvious”?<br>03:33 Early Challenges and Guest Selection<br>04:43 Dialing In the Guest Filter<br>05:08 Behind the Scenes: Production Workflow<br>07:18 Pre-Interviews and Guest Experience<br>08:11 Handling Guest Fit and Awkward Moments<br>09:31 Podcasting on the Fly<br>11:01 The Power of Listening as a Host<br>12:06 Growing with Shorts and Socials<br>12:48 Lessons from Successful Creators<br>13:44 Does the Podcast Make Money?<br>14:29 Podcast as a Lead Generator<br>16:00 Using AI Tools in Podcasting<br>17:52 Hosting Platform Choices<br>19:59 How Coaching Skills Helped<br>20:38 Essential Skills Gained as a Host<br>22:04 Researching and Surprising Guests<br>23:28 The “First Time I” Question Game<br>24:12 Creating Reusable Guest Formats<br>25:16 Future Podcast Growth Ideas<br>26:53 Adding Guest Experiences Virtually<br>27:30 Turning Podcast Memories into Gifts<br>28:26 How to Stand Out Remotely<br>29:49 Doubling Down on Research<br>31:01 Defining Success—For Host and Listener<br>32:52 The Real Goal for Audience Change<br>33:52 Advice for New Podcasters<br>35:53 Where to Find Abhishek’s Podcast<br>36:43 Thanks for Listening and What’s Next</p><p></p>