If you’re thinking about launching a podcast or want to take your current show to the next level—especially when it comes to looking and sounding professional from home—this episode is for you. I sat down with Junaid Ahmed, host of Hacks and Hobbies, who built his own podcast from solo recordings in a car to running a team and publishing daily episodes.
You’ll get two big takeaways from listening in. First, Junaid breaks down exactly how to stay consistent even when life is hectic, sharing his practical approach to batching content and building a backlog—and why that matters more than chasing the “perfect” episode. Second, you’ll hear hands-on strategies for streamlining your podcast process, from delegating editing and publishing to using AI tools, plus a behind-the-scenes look at building a system (even just with Google Sheets) that keeps everything on track as you grow.
Whether you care about scaling your show, making content creation less overwhelming, or learning how home studios really come together, you’ll find inspiration and real steps you can start using right away.
Connect With Junaid Ahmed
Website: https://hacksandhobbies.com
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Chapters
00:00 Meet Junaid Ahmed & His Podcast Journey
02:14 Finding the Perfect Podcast Name
04:30 Early Challenges and Consistency
07:54 Recording Solo—Podcasting in the Car
10:34 Building a Team and Embracing AI
11:22 Publishing Daily and Managing Backlogs
13:52 Behind the Scenes: The Podcast Team
15:01 How Publishing and Promotion Work
17:32 Engaging Listeners Across Platforms
20:16 Why Facebook Still Matters
23:38 How Podcasting Changed Junaid
25:26 Listener Feedback & Impact
27:32 Early Podcast Experiments
29:22 The Power of Documenting Your Journey
30:37 Getting Help with Podcast Names
33:02 Protecting Your Brand and IP
35:32 Streamlined Guest to Episode Workflow
38:47 Using Simple Systems for Podcast Management
40:11 Monetization: Turning Passion into Profit
44:25 Exciting New Projects & Final Advice
46:14 Wisdom for Aspiring Podcasters
48:21 Where to Find Junaid Online
49:11 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts