Why Everyone Is Starting a Podcast in 2025 (And Why Most Fail) | Alex Sanfilippo | SC

Alex Sanfilippo is the Founder of Podmatch, a platform that connects Podcast hosts to potential guests.Alex has been involved with Podcasting since 2015 and seen every trend, celebrity show and fall from grace. He has a wealth of knowledge about the industry and the psychology behind the people in it.Today we discuss the following;- Rarebit Guests- The Communication Decline- What makes a Great Host- Is Fame Chosen From Birth?- How we would advise our Younger SelfASG;https://www.x.com/only_asghttps://www.instagram.com/only_asghttps://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/Alex;https://www.instagram.com/alexsanfilippo7https://alexsanfilippo.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsanfilippohttps://www.facebook.com/AlexJSanfilippohttps://x.com/alexsanfilippo8Chapters;0:00 – Stop Killing & The Money Illusion1:15 – The Algorithm Only Cares About Engagement3:40 – Customer Service: Humans vs Bots6:20 – The Silence Exercise: Listening Beyond Words10:45 – Why Big Tech Feels Broken15:02 – Success: Chosen or Built?20:03 – Consistency, Patience & Long-Term Growth23:30 – Curiosity as the Hidden Advantage25:16 – Patience is Undervalued in Today’s World28:10 – Final Reflections & TakeawaysCheck out both Alex and Simple Conversations on http://podmatch.com