Confession number one: I’m anxious as hell.
How do you launch a podcast? Like, I’ve been part of dozens of tv show launches and a few podcast launches, but it’s never been…just me.
Is there a rock I can hide under? No? Okay. Guess I’m doing this.
Come on, Katie. Let’s change that energy up.
GUESS I’M DOING THIS!
Much better.
So what is this thing I’m doing?
Podcasting is an art form. (That's not an opinion, by the way -- just a fact.) And art is meant to be talked about.
So that's exactly what I do.
Every other Friday, I take a different podcast and examine everything from the nuts & bolts of their craft to the big ideas they explore and what we can learn by looking at them through a critical lens.
Wow, Katie, that’s so cool! How can I support you?
Awwww, thank you! Here’s a numbered list for you to choose from.
The best way to support me is to subscribe! You can find me on YouTube at @unsolicitedpod, your favorite podcast player, or subscribe through Substack and get annotated episode transcripts delivered right to your inbox.
Of course, ideally you’d also spread the word. You can forward specific episodes to friends, family, neighbors, enemies, complete strangers… whatever you feel most comfortable doing. 😇 I’ve even got a press kit if that helps!
If you’ve got a little extra money in your pocket, want to help a queer disabled creative, and like my vibe, become a paid subscriber! You’ll get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes material and even more opinions. You’ll also play a crucial role in helping this project expand and grow.
Confession #2: The (Annotated) Trailer Transcript
H-hi everyone, my name is Katie Nolan, and I… really like talking about podcasts.1
Wait.
Why am I ashamed of that?
This is a shameless plug for Unsolicited Podcast Opinions, the show where you get more than my two cents: you get the whole damn dollar.
Join me every other Friday for the HOTTEST TAKES (Shameless Acquisition Target fumbles as a systemic critique)2, the WEIRDEST TANGENTS (Did you know there’s3 – oh, wait, I cut that one out), and the MOST FOOTNOTES you’ve seen since college.4
You’ll (probably) laugh. You’ll (probably not) cry. And you’ll (almost certainly) learn something new.
Go to unsolicitedpod.com or find me on your podcast player of choice.
Just ask my housemate @vedarlingcrafts on Instagram
Episode 3, coming out on April 14!
In episode 1, I had a rant about child marriage in America and compared marriage ages in America to ones in Ireland. A friend reminded me that I can’t really make that comparison unless we’re talking per capita numbers, so I cut it out. But I still have strong feelings, so it may show up in patron exclusive content.
Unless you’re an academic who regularly reads papers with footnotes. Guess I’m making a lot of assumptions about my audience here.
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