Talking Billions with Bogumil Baranowski A Special Holiday Episode of Talking Billions
Dec 26, 2025
Dive into heartfelt reflections as Bogumil shares stories from his childhood, including the discovery of his voice on old tapes and his early radio experiences. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity in forging connections, recounting an insightful interview with a finance minister. Hear about the organic growth of his podcast, the commitment to client relationships, and the value of longer conversations. Celebrate the audience's global reach and the ripple effect of sharing knowledge this holiday season.
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Childhood Discovery Of Voice Recording
- Bogumil discovered a reel-to-tape recorder in his grandparents' attic and began recording himself as a child.
- Those early recordings taught him how voice externalizes thought and preserves moments across time.
Curiosity Opened Doors In Early Career
- As a student he spoke on radio and interned at the Ministry of Finance, learning the intimacy of audio and the power of curiosity in interviews.
- A simple, human question won him access to the finance minister when seasoned journalists were turned away.
Wait And Prepare For The Right Format
- Bogumil waited years to record conversations with admired thinkers because he wanted their unscripted voices, not written answers.
- He prepared through written experiments until podcasting matured enough to realize his vision.