Everybody wants a podcast these days, but who better to learn the game from than two people who actually built one from nothing? Kid Fury and Crissle West of “The Read” sat down with FreddyO to talk about how to start a podcast — and keep one alive. No gatekeeping, no fluff, just real talk from the duo who turned two friends, two microphones and a whole lot of opinions into one of the most successful podcasts in the culture.
If you listen to “The Read” every week — and the numbers say a whole lot of you do — you already know the formula: Kid Fury and Crissle deliver pop culture shade, read listener letters that will have you crying laughing, and somehow still find time to talk honestly about mental health, growing up and protecting your peace. Since launching back in 2013 with the Loud Speakers Network, the show has grown into sold-out live shows and a devoted fanbase that treats new episodes like a weekly holiday.
So their advice for anybody trying to start a podcast in 2018 is worth writing down. Start with what you have, be consistent even when the downloads are small, protect your friendship and your business, and don’t try to copy anybody else’s show — the audience can always tell. Atlanta creators, pay special attention: this city is full of voices with something to say, and the podcast world is wide open for the next show with real chemistry and a real point of view.
Press play, take notes, and then go create something. The next big voice in podcasting might be sitting right here in Atlanta — and when it pops, just remember Kid Fury and Crissle told you exactly how to do it first.
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