EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 52 MIN
🎙️ S2 Episode 1: Before The Books and Businesses
from Awesomely Off-Topic: Books, Brands, Business and Everything Else We’re Not Supposed to Say Out Loud · host Taz Thornton and Asha Clearwater
Welcome to season 2.This time, we’re bringing a bit more shape to the chaos - starting by going right back to where it all began.Before the books, the businesses and the podcast, we were both young journalists learning fast in local newsrooms. In this episode, we talk about the lessons that stayed with us - writing hooks, interviewing people, working to deadlines, spotting spin, standing your ground and learning how to communicate with people from every walk of life.It’s a look back at the roots of what we do now, with plenty of newsroom memories, banter and a few thinking points to take away.Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday.Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance: 👋 @AwesomelyOffTopic, plus our co-hosts @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater
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Welcome to season 2. This time, we’re bringing a bit more shape to the chaos - starting by going right back to where it all began. Before the books, the businesses and the podcast, we were both young journalists learning fast in local newsrooms. In this episode, we talk about the lessons that stayed with us - writing hooks, interviewing people, working to deadlines, spotting spin, standing your ground and learning how to communicate with people from every walk of life. It’s a look back at the...
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