Aug. 9, 2025

The Unrestricted Journey: Why Ish Almost Quit (and Why He Didn't)

The Unrestricted Journey: Why Ish Almost Quit (and Why He Didn't)

In this candid episode of The Unrestricted Podcast, temporary host Lauren Victorya sits down with the founder and creator, Ish Barri, to delve into the emotional journey behind his recent decision to step away from the podcast and his subsequent change of heart. Ish shares how the "Unrestricted" vision began during the 2020 pandemic, inspired by conversations with friends and the desire to create an unrestricted talk show similar to 90s and 2000s formats. He discusses the diverse range of guests and topics covered, from bodybuilders to accomplished authors like Dicey Grenor. The conversation highlights the immense effort and time (around 3 hours of editing for every hour of content) that goes into producing a polished episode , and the frustration of feeling unappreciated when bonus content received minimal views despite 12 hours of dedication. Tune in to understand the challenges of content creation, the importance of audience engagement, and what keeps a dedicated podcaster going.

 

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