The Podcast That Forced Me to Face My Fears — Pepper Kat | Ep 74

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like building a podcast that talks about taboo topics—and does it with honesty and consistency—this episode is for you. I chat with Pepper Kat, host of Spicy Spectrum, who shares how she made the transition from news producer to adult content creator, and why she’s kept her podcast audio-only (and what that does for listener connection). You’ll hear exactly how Pepper plans and records three episodes a week and keeps her backlog scheduled up to three months in advance—there’s real value here if you’re looking to batch or stay consistent with your own show. We also discuss creative ways to promote an audio-only podcast on social, and the benefits of guesting on other podcasts to drive new listeners. Whether you’re just starting or wrestling with your schedule, there are practical takeaways here about workflow, audience growth, and letting your voice be heard—literally—without the pressure of being on camera.Connect with Pepper KatWebsite: https://www.pepperkat.com/designyourdreamgirlTwitter: https://x.com/spicy_spectrum_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/joinIf the stories you hear on My Podcast Story bring you inspiration, clarity, or simply a moment of connection, consider supporting the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every contribution helps me continue sharing the journeys of podcasters from around the world.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on My Podcast Story? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/mypodcaststoryChapters00:00 Meet Pepper Kat and Spicy Spectrum00:45 What Makes Spicy Spectrum Unique01:30 Episode Formats and Release Schedule02:18 Overcoming Early Podcast Hesitations03:47 Why Start a Podcast?04:57 News Producing Skills Applied05:36 Audio-Only Podcasting Decisions06:16 Growing the Show Without Video07:20 How the Show’s Focus Has Shifted08:22 Two Years In: Podcast Milestones09:06 Marketing and Social Media Strategies10:41 Which Social Platforms Matter Most11:18 Different Audiences, Different Platforms12:31 DIY Podcast Production Workflow13:46 Scheduling and Batch Recording Secrets15:02 Segment-by-Segment Recording Insights17:06 Guesting on Other Shows for Growth18:41 Is Podcast Guesting Working?19:26 Tracking Listener Growth from Guesting20:39 Tools for Recording and Editing22:28 Where Podcast Guests Come From23:07 How the Podcast Makes Money24:07 Patreon Launch and Membership25:23 Listener Numbers and Stats26:48 Doing the Podcast for the Love of It28:19 Consistency and Launch Lessons28:59 Reflecting on Two Years of Podcasting29:44 What’s Next for Spicy Spectrum30:16 Where to Find the Show and Goodbye