I Owe You An Honest Update
March 03, 2026

I Owe You An Honest Update

I wanted to give you a real update. I talk openly about the struggles, lessons, and decisions happening behind the scenes and where I want to take the podcast next. If you have been listening for a while, this one is for you.

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
01:39 - Moving to Spain and recording challenges
04:11 - Being a dad and my ADHD diagnosis
07:39 - Hiring disasters and production struggles
14:18 - The thumbnail problem: negativity gets more views
20:21 - What's next for the podcast and YouTube

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