Obsession Worthy Podcasts Episodes
Feb. 3, 2026
446. What Every Podcaster Can Steal from 'How I Built This'
Today, we’re asking you to rethink how you judge progress in podcasting. Is it really about choosing quantity or quality, or does the answer depend on where you are and what you’re building? In this installment of our Obsessi...
Jan. 27, 2026
442. Why Song Exploder’s Fleetwood Mac Episode Is Gold for Indie Podcasters
What makes a podcast worth coming back to again and again? What turns a single episode into something listeners want to sit with, revisit, and recommend? Today, we continue with another installment of Jonathan Howard’s Obsess...
Jan. 5, 2026
428. Why Some Podcasts are Impossible to Stop Listening To
Some podcasts become part of your routine not because they teach you something new every time, but because they make you feel connected. Jonathan Howard leads the charge, with commentary and real world examples from me and th...
Dec. 15, 2025
The Podcast Formula That Made “You’re Wrong About” a Hit
Do you remember when Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding was accused of having her ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, injure Nancy Kerrigan’s knee before the 1994 Olympics? If you lived through the 90s, this story dominated the news,...
Dec. 8, 2025
How Great Hosts Use Storytelling To Hook Listeners Instantly
Today, we’re focusing on what podcasters can learn from shows that break the mold and still manage to form deep connections with their audience. Jonathan Howard continues our Obsession-Worthy Podcast series with a look at "Ev...
Dec. 1, 2025
6 Lessons From the Kelce Brothers That Build Listener Loyalty
What can indie podcasters learn from one of the most talked-about podcasts of the year? Quite a lot, actually. Today, Jonathan Howard walks us through why New Heights , hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, keeps fans coming back...