In this podcast episode, Tiago interviews Cousin Ed about his experience running "Cousin Ed's Corner" show. They explore the roots of his podcast, the production process, and how podcasting can serve as a form of self-therapy. Cousin Ed shares his motivations doing the show, the hurdles he's faced, and reflects on special episodes where he interviewed his parents - "The raw emotions that came up behind that episode really hit home."

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Cousin Ed's Corner - https://www.cousinedscorner.com/

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Timestamps

The podcast's concept and first episode (00:00:06) Cousin Ed's Corner's authenticity, organic conversations, and broad topics.

Motivation behind the podcast's content (00:01:47) Inspiring and motivating people for their daily lives, using the podcast as personal motivation.

Memorable moments (00:02:58) Interviewing parents, discussing 9/11, and discovering family history.

Podcast production process (00:05:03) Morning prayers, recording, transcription, using Podsqueeze for show notes, and hosting on Podbean.

Engaging with social media (00:07:34) Initial resistance, pandemic influence, and audience engagement.

Releasing three episodes per week (00:08:52) Motivation from the audience's anticipation and impact on their lives.

Advice for growing a podcast (00:12:14) Emphasizing engagement, the power of sharing, and staying focused on goals.