Podcast Spotlight: Gaining Weight
The only clear theme of this podcast is just guys being dudes. As hosts Mike and Jimmy say, join them as they battle it out for the title of the Stupidest Person in the Room. And boy, is this a stiff competition. From discussing books they’ve never read to covering insane laws to flaunting their pretend $100 million deal with Spotify, listeners will never get bored. Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike and Jimmy celebrate staying in and creating something with friends.
This podcast is currently recorded in an apartment, so it can be hard to understand with the hosts talking over one another in a small space. However, this just adds to the ambiance of hanging out with friends while shooting the shit. Episodes come out regularly and, in keeping with the theme of gaining weight, the men even share semi-weekly weigh-ins on their Instagram. Warning: this podcast isn’t for everyone. The Gaining Weight Podcast is recommended for bros who just want to chill.
We were fortunate to talk with Gardner about the podcast, how they differentiate from other podcasts, and their future plans in podcasting. See below for our full Q&A.
DISCOVER PODS: How’d you get into podcasting?
GARDNER: To be completely honest, we are addicted to attention and validation. We are both entertainers at heart and have worked together in many different projects involving live performances. When everything got shut down because of covid-19, we needed to find a new medium.
DISCOVER PODS: In your own words, why should listeners tune in to Gaining Weight?
GARDNER: Listeners should tune in to The Gaining Weight Podcast because, not only do we think we’re hilarious, so do some of our friends and for 50 minutes a week we want to make you laugh.
DISCOVER PODS: What kind of feedback have you heard from your listeners?
GARDNER: I think this one review left on apple podcast about sums it up, and this is a real review you can fact check this! “WOW! What an inspirational podcast! As a man who searches for various podcasts to improve my livelihood and experience in life. THIS IS IT! I have never felt more spiritually, emotionally, and sexually appreciated as when I listen to this podcast. Truly, truly a bless to have these people and this podcast in my life. Thank you apple for allowing these creatives to perform on your platform.”
DISCOVER PODS: Describe your recording set up? What equipment are you using?
GARDNER: We use a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, a Rode microphone, and we record and edit all in Audacity.
DISCOVER PODS: What’s the biggest challenge you face as an indie podcaster?
GARDNER: Continuously coming up with new content that we feel is good enough to be released. The long hours associated with podcasting sometimes leads to doubting our own ability and second guessing some ideas we once that were great. But we’re learning to deal with that kind of stuff more and more as we go on.
DISCOVER PODS: Where do you want to take your podcast?
GARDNER: All the way, BABY!!!
DISCOVER PODS: What other podcasts are you listening to now?
GARDNER: The Joe Rogan Experience, Going Deep with Chad and JC, and Flagrant 2.
DISCOVER PODS: Anything else you’d like to add?
GARDNER: Look, we know you’re skeptical, we know you’re looking for something different but we’ve been called different our entire lives. If you listen to us, we can’t promise you’ll learn anything but we will make you laugh at least once. What do you have to lose?
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