Ep 71: 2025 Spotify Wrapped Podcast Review: Taylor Swift v Joe Rogan?!

FREE Are You Ready for Traditional Publishing decision tree: https://sophiachang.com/freebieMy Spotify Wrapped for Creators just exposed ALL of you.Taylor Swift lovers, K-pop Demon Hunters fans, Drake apologists (boo!) and apparently... a Minnesota Vikings superfan who also loves books and biceps. We need to talk.This is my 2025 podcast year in review: 12 episodes, 6 incredible guests, hilarious Spotify Wrapped data that makes no sense. What I learned from restarting this show after a multi-year hiatus and why the real treasure was the friends we made along the way.Best Quotes:"I'm Joe Rogan stuck inside a tiny Asian body. One day a publicist is going to ask why I said that sentence.""This year, my show's growth outpaced 80% of other shows. That's kind of amazing considering I only pumped out three month’s worth of podcast episodes."IN THIS EPISODE:Why I may be the next Joe Rogan You all listen to too much Tay TayWhy a sportsball-hating writer from NYC now reps the DodgersThe most meaningful part of restarting this podcast: reconnecting with a writing communityAre You Ready for Traditional Publishing? FREE decision tree for new subscribersA chance to appear on The Sophia Chang ShowSign up for my newsletter: to see all the hilarious Spotify Wrapped screenshots from this episode. Plus you'll get a FREE flowchart: Are You Ready for Traditional Publishing? and access to Ask Sophia Q&A!https://thesophiachang.substack.com/No social media! Newsletter is the ONLY way to stay connectedSophia Chang is a Reese’s Book Club LitUp fellow, disabled dancer, and extroverted writer. She hosts The Sophia Chang Show podcast, teaches Character First writing with Daniel David Wallace, and believes deadlifts can change your life. She will make out with your dog. Learn more at: www.sophiachang.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00 The Most Wonderful and Heinous Time of the Year01:51 I See You Swifties03:28 Who is My Minnesota Vikings Fan?05:27 Proud to be your 2025 Joe Rogan07:53 2025 Spotify Awards08:57 Unexpected Best Part of Restarting my PodcastKEYWORDS: Spotify Wrapped 2025, podcast year in review, Spotify podcast recap, podcast growth tips, Asian American author, traditional publishing, writing community, podcast behind the scenes, year end podcast episode, books and fitness podcast