Fallthrough Bootstrapping A Podcast
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Sep 8, 2025 Join Rory Nichols, a talented director and co-founder of A Few Good Productions, alongside Sophie Haines-Nichols, a skilled producer and co-founder of the same creative studio. They dive into the nitty-gritty of content creation, revealing their journey as a couple navigating the podcasting landscape. Topics range from choosing the right format and engaging with audiences to the challenges of authenticity in a polished world. They also tackle the integration of AI in editing and the importance of maintaining originality, all while sharing some personal anecdotes that keep the conversation lively.
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Podcast Born From Real Conversations
- Sophie and Rory started The Media Couple in January 2025 after noticing their everyday conversations centered on media.
- They launched weekly episodes to test their ideas and learn from other people's opinions.
Fifteen Takes Before Launch
- Sophie and Rory recorded about 15 takes before releasing their first usable episode and kept many "dead" episodes.
- They joke they'll sell those unused recordings later with commentary when famous.
Ship Imperfect First Episodes
- Accept that your first episode will not be perfect and will likely “suck”.
- Fail fast, iterate, and improve with each release to build skill and confidence.