Servant of Pod with Nick Quah

In the world of podcasts, anyone can tell their story. From major media institutions to mom and pop shops starting from scratch. Let Nick Quah guide you through this ever-changing world, as he speaks with the producers, hosts, and executives that are shaping the culture of podcasting.

Where We Are Now, Again
Mar 24, 2021 – 31:16
Sarah Marshall of You’re Wrong About and Why are Dads?
Mar 17, 2021 – 29:07
The “Spectacle” of Reality Television
Mar 10, 2021 – 23:45
True Crime and Through the Cracks
Mar 3, 2021 – 30:49
What does a Podcast Producer do?
Feb 24, 2021 – 29:07
Travis McElroy
Feb 17, 2021 – 26:39
It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders
Feb 10, 2021 – 24:54
Revisiting the Legacy of Serial
Feb 3, 2021 – 27:02
Anything For Selena
Jan 27, 2021 – 28:12
Decoder Ring
Jan 20, 2021 – 24:31
What Comes Next for Crooked Media?
Jan 13, 2021 – 25:32
By The Book
Jan 6, 2021 – 22:36
Podcasts for the End of the World
Dec 30, 2020 – 28:05
Dream Second Season
Dec 23, 2020 – 13:33
Morra Aarons-Mele: The Anxious Achiever
Dec 16, 2020 – 27:38
The Best Podcasts of 2020
Dec 9, 2020 – 35:31
Las Raras
Dec 2, 2020 – 25:21
Home Cooking
Nov 25, 2020 – 27:20
Lauren Shippen: The Bright Sessions
Nov 18, 2020 – 27:25
True Crime Pioneer Marc Smerling
Nov 11, 2020 – 25:12
Vann Newkirk II: Floodlines
Nov 4, 2020 – 29:27
Halloween Special
Oct 28, 2020 – 30:15
Hanif Abdurraqib
Oct 21, 2020 – 26:05
Kara Swisher
Oct 14, 2020 – 25:15
Roman Mars
Oct 7, 2020 – 28:29
Podcast Picks
Sep 30, 2020 – 05:16
Forever35’s Self-Care Revolution
Sep 23, 2020 – 27:48
How Happy is Gretchen Rubin?
Sep 16, 2020 – 22:52
Chenjerai Kumanyika
Sep 9, 2020 – 22:29
Paul Bae
Sep 2, 2020 – 23:42
Richard’s Famous Food Podcast
Aug 26, 2020 – 27:26
ESPN Daily: Sports Coverage Without the Sports
Aug 19, 2020 – 29:19
A Brief Peek at Audio Erotica
Aug 12, 2020 – 28:52
What Does a Podcast Editor Do?
Aug 5, 2020 – 29:31
Jody Avirgan: The Ghosts of the 2016 Elections
Jul 29, 2020 – 29:33
Josh Levin: Slow Burn
Jul 22, 2020 – 32:16
Kid’s Podcasts: A True Alternative to Screen Time?
Jul 15, 2020 – 36:30
Hank Green on Big Money in Podcasting
Jul 8, 2020 – 33:29
Stitcher Sold
Jul 7, 2020 – 13:50
Making Music for Podcasts
Jul 1, 2020 – 42:23
Avery Trufelman: Articles Of Interest
Jun 24, 2020 – 39:00
John Moe: The Hilarious World of Depression
Jun 17, 2020 – 34:46
Where We Are Now
Jun 17, 2020 – 43:47
Welcome to Servant of Pod
May 29, 2020 – 01:57

Recent Reviews

Jack Sommer

Quah is King

Who better to host a show like this? (hint: no one)
Shvarts149

Great insight on the industry

I have listened to most of the episodes so far and really enjoy them. Nick is a thoughtful interviewer and gets great guests. A must listen for podcast people but also interesting convos for anyone to join.
Pod_listener361

Smh 🤦‍♀️

This is awful, another miss. I thought LAist was supposed to produce podcast about LA and the “LA Culture”... blah blah blah. Are you all getting your family and friends to write all these 5 star reviews?? 🤔
gbp-15202201

Inside Baseball Circle Jerk

Credit for the title goes to another reviewer, but it sums things up well. I’ve given Servant of Pod a good shot, but after listening to a handful of episodes, I’ve realized that it’s really only for people in the podcast industry who really only want to think and talk and listen to other people talk about the podcast industry. Well, the podcast industry, as it turns out, is not very interesting, or so this podcast would suggest. Nothing lost in giving this a go, but definitely nothing gained.
shannoncason

Great New Show

I’ve always said I wished Nick Quah was on a podcast. Well...here it is. Thanks for listening to my internal thoughts. Great show! Great guests and informative. I’ll be listening.
lincics

Everything I had hoped for and more

I have been reading Nick's Hot Pod newsletter for years, with pleasure. I have always found it ironic that the only way to consume Nick's insightful analysis of the podcasting space was by reading with my eyes. So, I was thrilled to learn that Nick has finally launched a podcast of his own. After listening to the first episodes, I am very pleased that his podcast lives up to the high standard he has set for himself in the Hot Pod newsletter. I very much look forward to enjoying this podcast for years to come. Thank you so much, Nick!
Kfifffter

Zzzz

I was concerned about how bad this would be because his unhinged, rambling and sometimes incoherent newsletter and unchecked ego (he pitched himself to Longform...) indicates he lacks any self-editing skills whatsoever. He seems to have a team on this podcast that is good enough at getting him to be a bit more concise. But ultimately does the world need this inside baseball circle jerk? No.
ihaightwork

Excellent

I look forward to the Hot Pod newsletter every day and now I get to listen to Nick’s thoughts as well. Thank you for the insight and entertainment! You are amazing.
zenkotron

Hur-quah!

So excited this pod has finally dropped. The entire industry hangs on Nick’s every word, so I’m excited to have him in my ears as well as my inbox. Go Nick go!
Nate Rumble

Awesome pod

Needed this great content
Kalebbn

The One

Quite literally the podcast the podcast world has been asking for for years and years. The one and only Nick Quah baby!