Building a Podcasting Business and Giving Athletes a Voice

Evan Turner, co-host of the Point Forward podcast and founder of the Beyond the Big Ten podcast, discusses his journey in building a podcasting business and giving athletes a platform to share their opinions. He emphasizes the importance of having the right team and network, as well as the value of relatability and authenticity in media. Turner highlights the need for athletes to have their own voice and dispel false narratives. He also touches on the growing trend of athletes starting their own podcasts and the therapeutic nature of podcasting. Turner expresses his desire to expand his media platform beyond audio and visual content, mentioning live podcasts, on-field reporting, and the potential for blogs and features. He aims to continue pushing out content that humanizes athletes and provides fans with unique perspectives.