About Us
We started our very first podcast club in November of 2024. At that time, I had to battle my own fears of starting a club (will people show up, is it going to be well-received, i’m not an expert) and work through obstacles to manage meetings and content (finding topics people want to discuss, will the coffee shop be too loud, will people open up).
A year later, I am so glad I took the leap! The rewards have been priceless.
And due to it’s success, I became inspired to start this community and create an app for others to branch out and try a podcast club. I want more people to experience the benefits of regularly meeting, chatting about new topics, and growing as individuals and friends.
The Background
The idea started out as a frustration. After moving to Arizona in 2004, I struggled to feel the same kind of deep connection with friends here that I had back home. I realized that a big part of the challenge was the environments in which we usually gathered — small dinner parties, playdates, social media, and large social events often made meaningful conversation difficult.
So, I decided to host my first podcast club meeting at a local coffee shop. We kicked things off with a discussion about memory — how memories are created and how they influence our daily lives, etc. The topic was fascinating and gave everyone a single, shared focus to explore together. Each person become a character in their own story - taking a topic and reflecting on how it connected to their own experiences.
It has been incredibly rewarding. In a world of disconnection, quick sound bites, social media pressures, and increasing mental health concerns, finding deeper connection has been refreshingly inspiring and has significantly improved my overall well-being.
This was my experience. The opportunities within the podcast world are endless. I look forward to hear about all the unique clubs, personalities, and growth that people have experienced through this simple step.
Take that first step and start your podcast club journey today!