The Secret Behind Great Podcasts: Steven Ray Morris on Storytelling, Connection & Curiosity

What makes people feel truly connected?In this special anniversary episode of South Bay Buzz, Megan sits down with podcast producer, host, and storyteller, Steven Ray Morris, whose work helped shape some of the most influential podcasts of the last decade, including the hit shows My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark and Ologies with Alie Ward.The See Jurassic Right podcast Host, Steven, shares the behind-the-scenes story of how a cat podcast (The Purrcast) led to producing My Favorite Murder, what it was like helping build a show with millions of listeners, and why podcasting remains one of the most intimate forms of storytelling.Together, Megan and Steven explore the power of curiosity, the difference between community and cult fandom, the evolution of podcasting, mental health, creative risk-taking, and why the stories that connect us are often bigger than the topics that bring us together in the first place.Whether you're a podcast lover, creator, entrepreneur, or simply someone trying to figure out what's next, this conversation is filled with wisdom, humor, and encouragement to trust your voice and stay curious about the people around you. In this episode:• The surprising reason podcasting feels so personal• What makes communities thrive and fandoms endure• Lessons learned from working on one of the world's biggest podcasts• Why curiosity is a superpower in both creativity and life• Advice for aspiring podcasters and creators🎙️ Listen to current projects: See Jurassic Right and Keanan And Lakin Give You Déjà Vu📱 Follow Steven on all socials: @stevenraymorris🎬 Jurassic Park III 25th Anniversary Screening & Live Podcast Event, July 18th, at Gardena CinemaConnect with Megan 📱 Follow @southbaybuzz