Dear Listeners, my Incredible Audience,
Thank you for being part of this amazing two-year podcasting journey. While we’ve celebrated some major milestones this year, I truly believe we’re just getting started.
Over these two years, you’ve enjoyed nearly 130 episodes, which have been downloaded over 100,000 times. Listeners have tuned in from nearly 160 countries across every continent (except Antarctica—unless someone down there has tuned in, in which case, let me know!).
Most of you joined from the U.S., UK, Australia, Canada, and India, but we also have a significant audience across Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and countless island nations—shoutout to listeners in Fiji, Bermuda, Barbados, and the Northern Mariana Islands. I see you, and I thank you all for listening.
Our guests have joined us from all corners of the globe as well. Guided by serendipity, I’ve aimed to feature voices from every continent, and their contributions have enriched this show immeasurably.
In the past four months, you might have noticed an increase in episode releases. Whether it was the two-year anniversary or the 100-episode milestone, many incredible guests decided to redeem their invitations all at once. It’s been a packed recording season for *Talking Billions*, and I’ve loved every moment of it.
Looking ahead, we have recordings booked through late February and releases scheduled into late March or early April, with five more guests about to lock in their dates. The lineup for the coming months is truly remarkable, so if you haven’t subscribed yet, now’s the time—there’s so much to look forward to!
This year, we also introduced *Fireside Chats*, inspired by my good friend Matt Zeigler, who kicked off this new tradition of turning the tables and interviewing me. Many of you requested this, and I’m thrilled we made it happen. Past guests have hosted these episodes, bringing their unique perspectives and asking thought-provoking questions. If you haven’t listened yet, I encourage you to check them out.
Talking Billions operates with no marketing budget, no ads, and no revenue. I fund everything myself because I love it, and I plan to continue doing so. That said, I do have one favor to ask: the best way to grow our audience is through word of mouth. If you love *Talking Billions* and think someone you know would enjoy it too, please share it with them this holiday season. Send them a link to your favorite episode or one you think they’d love. Your support means the world to me.
Lastly, I read every email I receive. If you’d like to share your thoughts, visit the Talking Billions website, find my email, and drop me a line. I love hearing from you.
I see each of you as a friend on this shared journey—driven by curiosity and a desire for deeper understanding. Thank you for being here, and I wish you a peaceful, joyful holiday season filled with warmth, family, and friends, no matter where you are on this beautiful planet of ours.
Bye for now.
