It’s the 100th day of my 100 podcasts in 100 days challenge, and this marks the 100th episode of Pod Savvy Guide. In this milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really took to get here. Last fall, I finished with 60 episodes in 100 days and thought that was a huge accomplishment. This time, I made it all the way to 100.

I share the five biggest lessons I learned from this challenge: why you should never leave episodes sitting on the back burner, how to book guests quickly even without a traditional social media presence, how to keep podcasting from taking over your life, the confidence that comes from sticking to big goals, and why focusing on one priority is better than trying to juggle everything at once.

I also give a sneak peek at my next 100-day challenge: creating 10 podcasting courses in 100 days, including Pod Five, a program that teaches you how to record five solo episodes in just five days.

If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure if you can commit to a big goal, this episode will show you what is possible when you stay consistent, simplify the process, and keep showing up.

In this episode of Pod Savvy Guide, Steph dives into the wild rise of Inception Point AI, a startup aiming to flood the podcasting world with over 5,000 AI-generated shows and 3,000 episodes a week. These programs don’t just use AI tools they feature fully artificial hosts, voices, and scripts designed to mimic real personalities. Some call it the future of podcasting, while others call it spam. Steph explores what this means for creators, listeners, and the industry as a whole asking the big question: is podcasting about content, or connection?

YouTube just dropped its biggest updates yet, blending AI tools with powerful live streaming features and podcasters should pay attention. From automatic highlight reels and dual-format streaming to AI editing, brainstorming assistants, and even likeness detection, these changes are designed to save time, boost engagement, and keep creators on-platform. In this episode of Pod Savvy Guide, Steph breaks down what’s new, why YouTube is making these moves, and how podcasters can experiment with these tools while staying true to their authentic voice.