In this special milestone episode, we pause to reflect on how far the podcast has come and where we’d like it to go next. We ask each other big questions: What are we most proud of? Which episodes and moments stand out as highlights? How has our confidence, skill, and creative voice shifted since those very first recordings? And although we both get a sense that we have grown, we know that there is heaps of growth to come.

Together, we explore the ways our audience and cohost dynamic have grown, the surprises that came with the process, and the challenges that shaped us. (Oh an spoiler alert, Linnea swears for the first time on air, oopes, sorry Dad). We also share listener feedback that left a lasting impression and talk about how the podcast has impacted us personally and creatively. (Also, John and Linnea talk about starting another podcast about MMA, will they do it? Stay tuned!) While endlessly grateful for all the supportive feedback, we hope to keep learning and developing our interviewing skills.

Looking forward, we imagine what the next year could hold—dreaming up new formats, guests, and goals for building community, deepening conversations, and expanding our creative reach. Above all, we talk about how we want listeners to feel when they tune in: supported, inspired, and part of something meaningful.