In this special 200th episode of Podtastic Audio, I’m taking off the headphones and getting real with you.
Over the last 15 years, I’ve worked as a gasoline tanker truck driver—and for the past several years, I’ve also been behind the mic as an indie podcaster, podcast editor, and podcast coach. But this episode isn’t about audio tips or gear recommendations. It’s about why I podcast in the first place.
This is my most personal episode yet. I’m sharing the full story of how I went from being a long-haul listener to launching The Kris and Kristine Show with my wife, how that podcast helped build a relationship—and how the end of both the show and the marriage left me rebuilding everything from scratch.
Through heartbreak, divorce, and the chaos of starting over, podcasting became more than just a creative outlet—it became my lifeline. I talk openly about navigating the collapse of a relationship, the decline of our podcast, and what it’s like to lose your co-host and your best friend all at once.
But I didn’t stop. I kept creating.
In this episode, I also introduce my new podcast project, Everyone’s a Bot, a short-form social media comedy podcast that helps me laugh through the absurdity of online life.
Whether you're new to podcasting, deep into your own indie podcast journey, or just need to hear a real story about resilience and rediscovery, this one’s for you.
🎧 In this episode, I talk about:
- Why I started podcasting in the first place
- How The Kris and Kristine Show came to life (and how it ended)
- The reality of podcasting with your partner
- How Podtastic Audio was born to help other podcasters improve
- The emotional toll of divorce and rebuilding my life
- Launching Everyone’s a Bot—a new creative outlet for fun and healing
- Why podcasting still means everything to me
Thanks for listening, and thank you for helping me reach 200 episodes. If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, or reach out. I’d love to hear your story. 👉 Visit PodtasticAudio.com to connect or ask podcasting questions.
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