Authors, Art and Analytics
From Creators from TrueFans: Showcasing Independent Podcasting by Sam Sethi & Claire Waite Brown
May 14, 2026 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 22
About this episode
The episode discusses the journey of independent creators and the evolution of podcasting, featuring insights from the hosts of The Failing Writers Podcast.
Originally conceived as an accountability tool to force them to write, The Failing Writers Podcast has evolved into a unique creative outlet where hosts Tom and Jon 'scratch a creative itch' through sketches, songs, and 'weird stuff', alongside interviews with successful authors. In this episode the duo discuss the independent creator's journey, from the difficulty of marketing a multi-genre show to the paradox of a podcast that both inspires their writing while simultaneously eating up the very time they meant to spend writing. The episode also delves into the technical evolution of video podcasting, the impact of Apple's proprietary APIs, and how TrueFans helps creators manage hosting costs and filter bot data for accurate human analytics. Plus, we ask you: Should the home screen feature show art, episode art, or allow the listener to choose their preference? Leave a comment to have your say. Follow @TrueFans.fm on Instagram and/or Threads . You can support the show by streaming payments from your TrueFans wallet while you listen. Leave a super comment via the speech bubble icon in the TrueFans app. Learn more about TrueFans features by listening to our sister show, Fanzone…
People in this episode
Hosts: Tom, Jon
Topics covered
- independent creators
- podcasting
- marketing
- analytics
- video podcasting
- author interviews
Keywords
- independent creators
- podcasting
- marketing
- analytics
- video podcasting
- authors
- TrueFans
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TrueFans, Apple, Creators Blog, Creators Podroll
Products: TrueFans wallet, TrueFans app
Books & works: The Failing Writers Podcast, Fanzone
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