PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman, co-hosts of Reply All, discuss their journey in public radio, storytelling, and their unique partnership. They explore how their friendship evolved into a successful podcast, highlighting challenges, transitions, leadership dynamics, and emotional depth in their relationship.
PJ and Alex's partnership thrives on their ability to understand and complement each other's storytelling skills.
Embracing their teasing banter as a sign of closeness helps PJ and Alex navigate conflicts and appreciate their long-term partnership.
Deep dives
Building a Strong Partnership from Humble Beginnings
PJ Vote and Alex Goldman started their journey together at WNYC, where they bonded over their shared passion for radio despite their initial differences in approach. PJ's attention to detail complemented Alex's creativity, leading them to collaborate on projects like the proto Reply All podcast before officially launching Reply All with the freedom to explore their own storytelling style.
Navigating Evolving Roles and Relationship Dynamics
As Reply All grew, PJ and Alex faced challenges transitioning from equal partners to defined roles within the team, straining their relationship. With the addition of new team members, they had to address issues of leadership and communication, ultimately seeking external guidance to navigate their evolving roles effectively.
Ups and Downs of a Close Working Relationship
Despite facing conflicts and periods of intense arguments, PJ and Alex's bond remained strong as they realized that their fights were a necessary part of their dynamic. By embracing their unique teasing banter as a sign of closeness, they learned to navigate disagreements and appreciate the depth of their long-term partnership.
PJ & Alex are the co-hosts and co-creators of the hit podcast Reply All. Their story together begins over a decade ago, when they were both starting out in public radio. Across multiple shows, they’ve refined their skills as storytellers, and their ability to understand one another. Reply All listeners know how much they torture each other when they’re on the mic—but the two of them explain how that’s evidence of their partnership at its best.
You can follow PJ and Alex on Twitter at @pjvogt and @agoldmund, and you can find Reply All at replyall.limo, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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