For the most part, it’s almost impossible for podcasts that are getting made today to become a hit in the way that a podcast like Serial was. Bloomberg published an article back in January about how podcasting hasn’t produced a new hit in years, which is partially to do with the absolute glut of podcasts getting made today. So yes — advertising dollars will rarely be enough to cover the cost of production, and if ad revenue is the reason to make a podcast, you will be disappointed.

I love podcasting and audio work, but my body doesn’t always feel the same way. Grinding out long editing hours at my desk makes me feel like I’m possibly not making body-friendly choices. Sore back, numb feet, crampy hands… sounding familiar? It’s a struggle for a lot of us desk-bound workers.

You’re likely well aware of the “Podcast Boy’s Club”—the idea that even though women make up roughly half of podcast listeners nationwide, an overwhelming majority of the top-charting shows across major podcast platforms are hosted by men.

79 percent, actually.

Audio producers deserve to go to Paris, too! Fellowship info inside.