Special Shorty with Travis McElroy

TL;DR

Pod Con is a podcast convention aiming to celebrate the podcasting industry and create a community of podcasters and listeners.

Transcript

hello and welcome to dear Hank and John or as I like to think of it dear Travis and Oh Travis what are you doing here for this very weird and short and special episode of dear Hank and John well I'm glad you asked basically what's happening is the McElroy brothers have decided that we are going to like a virus spread throughout everyone else's podc... Read More

Key Insights

• 💗 The podcasting industry has grown rapidly in recent years and continues to evolve as a new form of media.
• 🛰️ Pod Con aims to celebrate and discuss podcasting as an art form and provide a space for podcast creators and listeners to connect.
• 🇨🇩 The IndieGoGo campaign for Pod Con offers various perks to supporters, encouraging a sense of community and participation.
• 🎆 The festival provides a unique opportunity for podcasters and fans to interact and learn from one another.
• 🥵 Different families have various eating habits and preferences, even when it comes to something as simple as eating a popsicle.
• 😋 Weather conditions and personal preferences often influence our enjoyment of certain foods and beverages.
• 🥺 Questions about hypothetical scenarios can lead to interesting and creative discussions.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did Hank and Travis decide to create Pod Con?

Travis was excited about the opportunity to bring podcasters and listeners together to celebrate the art form and create a community. Hank wanted to gather amazing guests and create a unique event.

Q: What are some of the perks available in the Pod Con IndieGoGo campaign?

The perks include meet and greets, sponsorship opportunities, exclusive content, and even the option to remotely attend the event by receiving podcast episodes in your feed.

Q: What would happen if a flood went to Jupiter?

While there is no concrete answer, the flood could hypothetically be a comet storm hitting Jupiter, causing a catastrophic event. This could result in an impact on the solar system and potentially endanger human life.

Q: Why is it disturbing to see family members biting into popsicles?

Sensitivity to cold and the preference for slowly melting a popsicle rather than biting into it can make watching others bite into popsicles uncomfortable. Personal preference varies, and there's no right or wrong way to eat a popsicle.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Pod Con aims to bring together podcasters and podcast consumers to discuss the art of podcasting and share their thoughts on the medium.

• The event focuses on the production and creation of podcasts, rather than just listening to them.

• The IndieGoGo campaign for Pod Con offers various perks, including meet and greets, sponsorship opportunities, and exclusive content.