FedEx stayed alive because its founder marched into Vegas with the last five grand and bet like there was no Plan B. This solo episode turns that story into a dare: put real stakes on your content, your schedule, and your distribution so your show stops dying politely.

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Key takeaways

• FedEx survived on one last-ditch blackjack win that bought a single week of life.

• Most podcasters grind but never place a bold, public bet on themselves.

• Playing safe with fluffy topics and random releases keeps your download graph flat.

• Your real “Vegas move” is a ruthless, non-negotiable publishing schedule.

• Every episode should attack one specific lie, cliché, or trope about podcasting.

• Distribution is mandatory: a strong, standalone story post for every platform, every episode.

• Even a tiny email list deserves an email per drop; small lists still move the needle.

• If you won’t risk your ego on sharper content and louder promotion, your show is already dying.

• Use the Speke Podcasting roadmap to choose risky moves on purpose instead of gambling blind.