Famous and Gravy: The Recipe for Podcast Fulfillment
Description
Michael Osborne, creator of Famous and Gravy, shares wisdom on podcasting success, gamification in audio, and building a meaningful show that hooks listeners from the first minute. Hear about his creative process and audience engagement, and catch him as a keynote at Speke Fest.
Listen to Famous and Gravy here.
Get your Speke Fest tickets here.
Five Key Takeaways
Starting a new podcast requires setting realistic expectations—it’s hard, competitive, and demands true creative passion.
Famous and Gravy’s signature “bluff the listener” quiz cold open combines gamification, trivia, and audience participation for maximum impact.
Building a show starts with analyzing, critiquing, and learning from favorite podcasts and creators, just like writers study literature.
Consistent engagement with listeners through interactive segments has unlocked new insights and helped grow Michael’s audience organically.
Success isn’t about finishing—the journey and love for the process are what sustain creators, leading to professional and personal growth.




