How To Launch and Grow a Relationship Podcast—Abhishek Joshi | Ep 133

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to start a relationship-focused podcast, this episode is for you. I sit down with Abhishek Joshi, host of "Beyond the Obvious," as he shares how he helps couples work through challenges and why he chose this niche. You’ll pick up tips on finding the right guests, building a thoughtful production workflow, and using AI and social media to grow your audience. We also chat about the meaning of podcast success and how to make your show truly memorable for guests and listeners. Tune in for an honest look behind the scenes.Connect With Abhishek JoshiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abhishek_v_joshiSpotify: Search "Beyond the Obvious with Abhishek Joshi"Apple Podcasts: Search "Beyond the Obvious with Abhishek Joshi"If My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There's more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don't make it into the show. It's a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinChapters00:00 Real Journeys Behind the Mic00:23 Meet Abhishek Joshi00:56 Podcast Topics and Unique Format01:33 How Old Is the Show?01:42 Finding the Podcast Name02:32 Why “Beyond the Obvious”?03:33 Early Challenges and Guest Selection04:43 Dialing In the Guest Filter05:08 Behind the Scenes: Production Workflow07:18 Pre-Interviews and Guest Experience08:11 Handling Guest Fit and Awkward Moments09:31 Podcasting on the Fly11:01 The Power of Listening as a Host12:06 Growing with Shorts and Socials12:48 Lessons from Successful Creators13:44 Does the Podcast Make Money?14:29 Podcast as a Lead Generator16:00 Using AI Tools in Podcasting17:52 Hosting Platform Choices19:59 How Coaching Skills Helped20:38 Essential Skills Gained as a Host22:04 Researching and Surprising Guests23:28 The “First Time I” Question Game24:12 Creating Reusable Guest Formats25:16 Future Podcast Growth Ideas26:53 Adding Guest Experiences Virtually27:30 Turning Podcast Memories into Gifts28:26 How to Stand Out Remotely29:49 Doubling Down on Research31:01 Defining Success—For Host and Listener32:52 The Real Goal for Audience Change33:52 Advice for New Podcasters35:53 Where to Find Abhishek’s Podcast36:43 Thanks for Listening and What’s Next