Because not everyone needs a mic—or a mediocre cohost.
It starts with a mic and a dream. And by “dream,” I mean two people who once had a trauma bond in a freshman dorm and now believe the world needs to hear their raw, unfiltered takes on situationships, success, and the occasional Starbucks order.
Welcome to the era of the personality podcast.
Spoiler: It’s not always giving what it thinks it’s giving.
The Rise of the Podcast Personality™
There was a time when podcasts were niche. Intellectual. Maybe even a little boring. Then TikTok happened. And suddenly everyone with a ring light and a Rode mic decided their voice needed to be heard—in stereo.
We’re not mad at it. We love a passionate rant. But can we admit that not everyone needs to share their weekly spiral with the internet like it’s NPR?
Because somewhere between “we’re just vibing” and “this is our creative outlet,” we forgot one tiny little thing:
Does the world actually need this?
The Same Five Podcast Archetypes
Let’s play a game called “guess that podcaster.”
You’ve met them. You’ve probably dated one. Here’s the lineup:
The Situationship Analysts
Talk for 45 minutes about why a guy didn’t text them back. Record it. Post it. Break it down again on TikTok. Repeat.
The Hustle Bros with Mics
Never read a book but will quote Steve Jobs like scripture. Their slogan: “Wake up at 5am, grind, and gaslight.”
The Girls Who Say They’re Unfiltered
But their stories always stop right before the real tea hits. Sis, tell us what really happened in Tulum.
The “Deep Dives” That Are Shallow Puddles
It’s giving Wikipedia with a lo-fi beat. Research? Never met her.
The Couple Casts
One of them is carrying the conversation. The other is there for vibes and soft launches. We see you.
The Allure of the Mic
Here’s the thing: Podcasts feel powerful. You get to be the main character, the narrator, the expert—even if you’re just talking about your ex who still follows you on BeReal.
And we get it. Everyone wants a space where their voice matters. But maybe your group chat was already enough. Maybe your Notes app was doing the job.
The truth?
A mic doesn’t make your content more meaningful. It just makes it louder.
Do It for the Plot… or Don’t Do It At All
Now, let me be clear: If podcasting is your thing, and you’re creating magic? Keep going. We support dream-chasing and chaotic commentary. But if you’re forcing it because you saw a girl on TikTok get a Manscaped brand deal and now you want to pivot to men’s grooming content… pause.
Ask yourself:
- Do I actually have something to say?
- Am I consistent enough to commit to this weekly?
- Is this a podcast, or do I just want attention?
(Fair either way, but be honest.)
What to Do Instead
Still feeling like you need to express yourself? Try this instead:
- Start a blog (like me 😉)
- Make funny reels or memes
- Write chaotic yet healing Substack letters (pssst: subscribe to Sincerely, Unhinged)
- Talk to your friends (in person—wild, I know)
- Or maybe… journal, baby. Not everything needs an audience.
Let’s Normalize Not Monetizing the Group Chat
We love creativity. We love conversation. But not every chaotic thought needs a cohost and a clickbait title.
So to the girl wondering if she should start a podcast with her roommate:
Maybe just go get brunch. Because you don’t need a mic to be iconic—you already are.
Want more rants, reality checks, and Gen Z gospel?
Read the rest of The Luee or hit the link in our bio. 💋🎙️
