# Best Of: Building a Podcast Audience Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/continuing-studies-higher-ed-podcasting-6467008/best-of-building-a-podcast-audience Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/continuing-studies-higher-ed-podcasting-6467008/best-of-building-a-podcast-audience.md Podcast: [Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/continuing-studies-higher-ed-podcasting-6467008) Published: 2025-12-29T13:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.continuingstudiespodcast.com/episodes/best-of-building-a-podcast-audience Audio file: https://op3.dev/e/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/zA4xtlPBvf2K1K9zesjz/media.transistor.fm/03bcf292/9813a5ba.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/continuing-studies-higher-ed-podcasting-6467008/episodes/best-of-building-a-podcast-audience Duration seconds: 2321 ## Resource The evolution of Think Fast, Talk Smart and what it teaches higher ed about communication and connection. To close out the year, Continuing Studies revisits one of its most popular episodes — the first-ever live recording from the inaugural Higher Ed PodCon in Chicago. In this special conversation, Matt Abrahams , Stanford GSB lecturer and host of the globally acclaimed podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart , shares the remarkable evolution of his show — from its early DIY production with his sons to becoming the #1 careers podcast worldwide. With more than 68 million plays across 125 countries, Matt reflects on building community, experimenting with video, embracing AI, and transitioning to an independent platform while staying deeply audience-focused. Whether you’re a higher ed podcaster or simply passionate about meaningful communication, this “Best Of” episode offers timeless insights on creativity, connection, and the ever-evolving landscape of podcasting. Episode Links: Think Fast Talk Smart Matt Abrahams Matt Abrahams | LinkedIn Higher Ed PodCon Think Fast, Talk Live: Building a Podcast Audience Connect with Us Share Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com Learn More: Continuing Studies Podcast Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page Join LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters Network Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or jpodcreations@gmail.com Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or neil@podiumpodcastco.com Twitter: @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastco Youtube HigherEdPods Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction (04:36) - The Origin of Think Fast, Talk Smart (05:43) - Evolving Vision and Format (06:35) - Launching with Limited Support (08:49) - Leveraging Interns and University Resources (10:12) - Growth, Reach & the Tipping Point (11:15) - Becoming an Independent Podcas… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/continuing-studies-higher-ed-podcasting-6467008/episodes/best-of-building-a-podcast-audience/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/continuing-studies-higher-ed-podcasting-6467008/best-of-building-a-podcast-audience.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.