Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast 20 Years, 1000 Episodes: The Man Behind PodQuiz
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Jun 25, 2024 
James Carter, the creator of the long-running trivia podcast PodQuiz, shares insights from his remarkable journey leading to 1,000 episodes. He discusses the art of crafting engaging quiz questions and balancing accessibility with challenge. The evolution of podcasting from a hobby to a commercial space is explored, along with the importance of community connections. James highlights innovative quiz formats and how listener feedback shapes the show, all while celebrating the joy that trivia brings to its audience.
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PodQuiz Road Trip
- Andrew Manganelli introduced PodQuiz to the Waveform team during a road trip.
- The team enjoyed playing it, sparking Andrew's interest in interviewing James Carter.
Inspiration for PodQuiz
- James Carter's inspiration for PodQuiz came from a trivia segment on Adam Curry's podcast, Daily Source Code.
- This sparked the idea of a podcast replicating the pub quiz experience.
Early Podcasting
- In the early days of podcasting, it was an amateur scene with no corporate involvement.
- Podcasters were mostly friends chatting, fostering a tight-knit community.
