Andrew Canion, a podcast producer at Hemispheric Views, discusses his love for podcasts over music and how his tech interests and sport fandom intersect. Topics include podcast communities, speech speed differences, preferred podcast apps, show categories, becoming a podcast producer, transitioning to live broadcasting, and the importance of preparation.
Podcasting provides immediate enjoyment and a sense of fulfillment, serving as a creative outlet that energizes Andrew and gives him a new lease on life.
Hemispheric Views, the podcast Andrew co-hosts, has built its own momentum and personality, teaching him about podcasting, communication, and forming cherished friendships.
Deep dives
The Joy of Podcasting
Podcasting has become a true joy for Andrew, providing immediate enjoyment and a sense of fulfillment. He finds it energizing and loves the experience of being in the moment while recording. It has given him a new lease on life and provides a creative outlet that he thoroughly enjoys.
The Unique and Special Podcast: Hemispheric Views
Andrew believes that Hemispheric Views, the podcast he co-hosts, is something unique and special. Although it can be challenging to explain to others, the show has built its own momentum and personality. Andrew feels it has taught him a lot about podcasting and communication, and he cherishes the friendships he has formed through the show.
Passion and Hobby, Not Job
Andrew emphasizes that podcasting should remain a passion and hobby rather than a full-time job. He appreciates that Hemispheric Views is not commercialized and does not rely on advertising or financial pressures. It allows for genuine connections with listeners and keeps the focus on the love for podcasting and the topics discussed.
The Personal Journey of Podcasting
Andrew reflects on his podcasting journey, starting as a fan of podcasts and gradually immersing himself in the medium. He has since explored various roles, including producing and commentating on basketball games. Andrew is amazed by how his podcasting adventure has unfolded and is grateful for the opportunities it has provided.
Andrew explains why podcasts are more valuable to him than music and describes how his tech interests and sport fandom have intersected over the years.
When Andrew says ‘stock apps’, he’s referring to default apps for podcast subscription and playback, rather than software for tracking the stock market.