Episode Summary

In this enlightening episode of "We're Still Figuring This Out," hosts Marc and Emily Pitman dive into the intricacies of podcasting, sharing personal insights, and reflections on their journey as podcast creators. They explore the themes of intentional living, relationship dynamics, and the balance between humor and respect. Join them as they navigate the challenges and rewards of creating content that is both meaningful and engaging.

Timestamps

• [00:00] Introduction: The origins of "We're Still Figuring This Out."
• [00:21] Meet Emily Pitman: Leadership coach, creative, and Marc's life partner.
• [02:09] Exploring Marc Pitman: Author, speaker, coach, and Emily's partner in life.
• [03:07] The art of podcast listening and content creation insights.
• [07:07] Discussing audience engagement and the diversity of podcast content.
• [11:38] On finding balance between technical aspects and storytelling in podcasting.
• [14:40] Reflecting on podcast listening habits and preferences.
• [17:41] The significance of closure in podcast series and diversifying podcast voices.

Key Takeaways

• Intentional Living: Marc and Emily discuss how intentionality plays a crucial role not only in their personal lives but also in the crafting of their podcast.
• Relationship Dynamics: They touch on the importance of balance and respect in their interactions, both personally and professionally.
• Creative Process Insights: The episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at their process of selecting topics, engaging with content, and the considerations involved in producing a podcast that resonates with their audience.
• Diversity in Podcasting: A call to action for recommendations on podcasts hosted by voices from different backgrounds to enrich their listening and learning experience.

Notable Quotes

• "It's not about the podcast; it's about us." - Marc
• "Finding podcasts for me feels like finding an author where you're going to read all their books." - Emily
• "We can only do so much research off of playing here and making our first 100 messy ones." - Emily

Connect with Us

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Closing Thoughts

"Thank you for joining us on this journey as we continue figuring it out, one episode at a time. Remember, the adventure is in the learning. Until next time, we're still Marc and Emily." - Marc & Emily Pitman

That music!

Thank you to Lexi Moreno and Caleb Pitman composing / mixing / mastering / guitar / trumpet; Zoe bass