Introducing: INFLUENCE with Matt Silverman

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Matt Silverman reveals the end of Two Girls, One Podcast and the launch of his new solo show, Influence.

Matt Silverman opens by addressing listeners of Two Girls, One Podcast, revealing that the show is ending after seven years and nearly 300 episodes. He explains that the show has been on hiatus due to complexities from going independent from The Daily Dot, reduced revenue, and scheduling difficulties among the three hosts. Allie's housing crisis further paused production, leading the team to reassess the show's viability. They decided to wind it down because splitting limited revenue and workload among three people was no longer sustainable. Silverman introduces his new solo show, Influence, which will continue in the same feed with a focus on internet creativity and how people build careers and communities online. He distinguishes the show from mainstream influencer culture, aiming to cover diverse niches like cooking channels or software tutorials. Silverman shares his 15-year background covering internet culture and his obsession with how creators monetize their work despite challenging ad economics. He highlights the role of platforms like Patreon in enabling fan funding. The episode details logistical changes, including a new YouTube channel to leverage YouTube's position as the top podcast platform, using algorithms for discovery. Silverman asks listeners to subscribe to the YouTube channel to help reach 1,000 subscribers for partnership features. He outlines new Patreon tiers: $1 for minimal support, $4 for ad-free episodes and bonus content, and $8 for Discord perks and name mentions. Silverman acknowledges that some listeners may unsubscribe if they preferred the original show's dynamic and encourages them to do what's best. He provides contact methods like a new email ([email protected]), voicemail number, and Discord, inviting guest suggestions and feedback. The episode concludes with a call for community involvement and a preview of new theme music.

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A candid relaunch about creator independence, audience loyalty, and what it takes to rebuild a podcast.

Influence begins with a candid relaunch: a producer rebuilding a long-running podcast as an independent media business. After seven years and nearly 300 episodes, Two Girls, One Podcast had become harder to sustain, with a heavier workload, a break from The Daily Dot, and too…

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