A glimpse under the hood at Voices of Esalen. Host Sam Stern interviews himself, entertaining questions including:

• How and why did you start Voices of Esalen?
• What was the first episode of the show and what was it about?
• Were the first episodes popular?
• How many people listened to them?
• What are your favorite podcasts and who are your favorite hosts?
• Who have been some of your favorite people to talk to?
• What is the most challenging thing about hosting a podcast?
• What episode gave you some simple practical advice?
• What concepts have you most appreciated being exposed to while talking to your guests?
• Who would you consider your wisest teacher?
• What is your recording set up like?
• Who created your theme music?
• What mistakes did you use to make as a host that you don’t make now?
• What have been the hardest interviews you did, hosting Voices of Esalen?
• Do you have any advice for folks who might want to start their own podcast?
• And what will you be focusing on for most of this year’s interviews?

Listen in and learn about the show's evolution.