Casters on Casters: Teylor Smirl and Ellen Weatherford
From Still Buffering by Sydnee McElroy, Rileigh Smirl and Teylor Smirl
April 20, 2026 · 22 min
About this episode
Teylor Smirl and Ellen Weatherford discuss the media that shaped them and their shows while revealing their dream guests.
It's MaxFunDrive. And here, for the first time, we give you an exclusive look (well, listen) at the craft of podcasting: presenting Casters on Casters. In this episode, Teylor Smirl (Still Buffering) and Ellen Weatherford (Just the Zoo of Us) bond over the media they consumed that shaped who they are today, and how that media informs their perspectives on their shows. Plus, each host reveals their dream guest. If this glamorous, in-depth journey into what makes your favorite hosts tick inspires you, support them by joining as a member at maximumfun.org/join. Edited by Laura Swisher and Produced by Hannah Muroz for Maximum Fun.
People in this episode
Host: Teylor Smirl
Guest: Ellen Weatherford
Topics covered
- podcasting
- media influence
- personal stories
- dream guests
- host dynamics
Keywords
- podcasting
- media
- influence
- dream guest
- Still Buffering
- Just the Zoo of Us
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Maximum Fun
Books & works: Just the Zoo of Us
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