When I started this podcast back in 2012 with Jolie Lee and Megan Cloherty, I had no expectations about where it would lead me. Four years and many conversations later, we’re about to post our 200th podcast.

Michael O’Connell, podcast producer and erstwhile author-in-progress

If you continue to interview people, record and post podcasts, eventually you’ll get to 200. That’s not too surprising.

What is surprising is that I recently signed a contract with the Routeledge – Taylor & Francis Group to write a book about podcasting.

Totally did not see that coming.

This has been in the works for a while, but I finally put ink to paper a couple of weeks ago and committed myself to writing a textbook for people who want to learn how to podcast.

I have no illusions. This is going to be a tough mountain to climb, especially with a full-time job and weekly podcast to produce. But it’s a challenge I’m up for.

Thanks to all my family and friends for their love and encouragement.

Things are going to get interesting.

— Michael O’Connell