

BONUS | The State of The Daily Stoic Podcast
45 snips Aug 28, 2025
Reflecting on eight years of growth, the hosts share the transformative journey from occasional talks to a daily podcast powerhouse. They delve into the challenges of maintaining integrity while navigating sponsorships, emphasizing authenticity over profit. Nostalgic moments reveal the evolution of their recording space, a former barbershop turned studio. Listeners will appreciate updates on new ad-free subscription options and future content plans infused with stoic wisdom.
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Family Trip To Greece
- Ryan Holiday describes a month-long family trip to Greece sparked by his son's interest in Greek history.
- He used the trip to encourage his son's passion and enjoyed personal learning as well.
Create A Backlog To Ensure Consistency
- Ryan explains he writes many Daily Stoic emails far in advance and builds a backlog of content.
- This backlog lets the team schedule, edit, and publish consistently over long periods.
From Barbershop To Podcast Studio
- Ryan recounts buying an old barbershop and converting it into the podcast studio after the barber passed away.
- The studio houses interviews, audiobook recordings, and uses Joan Didion's table for conversations.