In this conversation, Andrew Sharp, the co-host of Sharp Tech and Greatest of All Talk, shares his journey building a podcast network at Stratechery. He discusses the future of the Stratechery network, lessons learned from the sports media industry, tips for becoming a great host, strategies for podcast network growth, and more. This conversation was recorded in early 2023. — LINKS: Stratechery - Subscribe to Stratechery Plus (https://stratechery.com/stratechery-plus/) to access the subscriber only Stratechery updates and Sharp Tech, Sharp China, Dithering, and Greatest of All Talk podcasts. — X / TWITTER: @eriktorenberg (Erik) @andrewsharp (Andrew) — TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (00:55) Basketball Talk (03:00) Andrew's Podcasting Journey (04:40) Transition from Law to Podcasting (06:27) Building the Stratechery Network (07:29) Future of Podcast Networks (09:18) Balancing Passion and Business in Podcasting (11:41) Art of Hosting Podcasts (14:06) Evolution of Podcast Networks (23:49) Subscription Model in Podcasting (27:52) Lessons from Sports Media for Tech Media (33:10) Advice for Aspiring Podcast Hosts (37:57) Wrap SPONSOR: Head to Beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth, to power your own. Connect with premium brands, scale your audience, and deliver a beautiful UX that stands out in an inbox.  🐝to https://Beehiiv.com and use code "EMPIRES" for 20% off your first three months.