A Mystery Guest Is Coming
Something strange happened: I recorded a Patreon bonus episode while I was in an exceptionally good mood.
Suspicious, I know.
Join Free and Hear the Bonus Episode
Several encouraging developments have happened behind the scenes of Apocalypse…Now?, and Patreon members are getting the full story first.
In this new bonus episode, I reveal the identity of an upcoming guest who will be joining me for a conversation about extreme weather, climate anxiety, and whether the latest atmospheric weirdness is another sign of the apocalypse. If you’re from Philadelphia, you will almost certainly recognize the name—but I’m keeping it secret everywhere else for now.
I also share a surprising update about a recent comedy opportunity. It didn’t unfold exactly as I had hoped, but what happened next gave me some much-needed confirmation that I still have a place in comedy—even if being over 40 apparently makes me an endangered species.
The Podcast Numbers Surprised Me
Then there are the podcast numbers.
I recently checked the statistics for Apocalypse…Now? and discovered how many times the show had been downloaded over the previous 30 days. The number genuinely surprised me. Even more encouraging was what the listener-retention data revealed about how much of each episode people are actually hearing.
I’m not posting those numbers here. You’ll have to listen to the bonus episode to find out.
I also get honest about the creative direction of the show, including:
- Why the new video episodes are staying exclusive to Patreon
- What I enjoyed about making the Cyclospora episode
- Which recurring segment may be taking a temporary break
- Why I’m finished exhausting myself for every social-media platform
- What I want to change as the podcast continues evolving
- Why it finally feels like I’m catching my stride again
This isn’t a formal episode filled with research, characters, and elaborate editing. It’s a candid message from me about what has been happening behind the curtain—and why I’m feeling more optimistic about the future of the show than I have in a while.
Join the Patreon for the Full Story
Join my Patreon to hear the complete bonus episode, discover the identity of my upcoming guest, and find out exactly how many downloads Apocalypse…Now? received during the past 30 days.
Patreon membership is free.
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The apocalypse may be inevitable, but at least I finally have some good news.