Why I'm Ending Podtastic Audio — A Personal Farewell to Podcasting

After years of helping indie podcasters improve their sound and stay inspired, this is the final episode of Podtastic Audio.

In this honest and personal farewell, I open up about why I've decided to end the show, how podcasting changed my life, and where things are headed next.

Whether you've been here since episode one or just found the show, thank you for being part of the journey.

🎧 In this episode, I talk about:

Why I'm stepping away from podcasting (for now)
The story behind starting Podtastic Audio during the 2020 lockdowns
Lessons from the Kris and Kristine Show and the indie podcast scene
What happens when life shifts and your passion projects need to pause
Why most podcasts podfade — and why that's okay
Thoughts on AI in podcasting and staying human in a tech-heavy space
Where I might go next — YouTube, vlogging, or something new
A full replay of Episode 1 to bring things full circle

▶️ Plus: Listen to the very first solo episode I ever recorded — raw, nervous, and 100% real.

🎵 Ends with the Podtastic Audio theme song

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00:00 - Farewell message: Why this is the last episode

00:33 - How Podtastic Audio began (from Kris & Kristine Show)

01:30 - Podcasting boom during 2020 and pandemic shows

02:43 - Most hobby podcasts fade without audience or strategy

04:08 - Companion to Kris & Kristine Show and early learning curve

05:14 - Divorce, podfade, and personal challenges

06:40 - Letting go and reevaluating priorities

07:49 - Creative passions and content love

08:22 - Not tied to companies — an indie perspective

09:29 - Authenticity vs. industry agendas

10:14 - The cost of podcasting events vs. ROI

11:22 - Podcasting as a hobby (and expense)

12:09 - Life demands a pause from content creation

13:14 - Losing spark after relationship ended

14:42 - AI-generated podcasts and the soul of audio

16:08 - The future of content in the AI age

17:05 - New creative direction: YouTube & travel vlog

18:42 - Real-world video content and possibilities

20:08 - What creators should ask before launching

21:19 - Thank you to listeners and final reflections

21:57 - Intro to Episode 1 playback

22:30 - Replay of Podtastic Audio Episode 1

44:33 - Podtastic Audio theme song begins