The Creator's Log

In this milestone episode, I'm looking back at the biggest lessons, mistakes, frustrations, and surprises from my first ten episodes as a podcaster. From obsessing over hosting platforms and recording software to learning why community matters more than download numbers, this episode is an honest reflection on what it's really like to build a podcast from scratch. I talk about why there is no perf...

AI is everywhere right now. Some creators see it as a threat, others think it's overhyped. In this episode of The Creator's Log , I share how I actually use AI in my podcasting workflow, and why I view it as an assistant rather than a replacement for creativity. From developing episode ideas and refining outlines to creating show notes, social media captions, thumbnails, and even building a podcas...

In this episode Krloz discusses the growing pressure to add video to podcasts as platforms and communities promote it, while he questions whether video’s popularity matches audio-only numbers. He asks listeners about their batch recording process, sharing concerns about forgetting an episode’s central point during editing and the strain of recording many episodes. He explains why video could help...

One of the biggest surprises I've had while building The Creator's Log is that one of my episodes gained more traction on YouTube than it did on traditional podcast platforms. In this episode, I talk about why every podcaster should consider uploading their episodes to YouTube, even if they're not creating a video podcast. I share what happened when I started distributing my audio-only episodes to...

If you're starting a podcast in 2026 or thinking about switching hosts, this episode offers a real-world look at what each platform does well, and where they may fall short. In Part 2: I'm comparing four of the most talked-about podcast hosts for independent creators: Captivate, Buzzsprout , Transistor , and RSS.com . In This Episode Why Captivate remains one of the strongest growth-focused podcas...

In this episode of The Creator’s Log , Krloz breaks down four podcast hosting platforms he tested while building multiple podcasts from scratch: Spreaker, Podcastle, Castos, and Podbean. If you’re trying to figure out where to host your podcast in 2026, this episode dives into the real experience of testing these platforms: from pricing and analytics to customer support, website integration, AI to...

In this episode of The Creator’s Log , Krloz Ruben dives into the reality of modern podcast creation while comparing three popular podcasting platforms: Riverside.fm , Descript , and Adobe’s Adobe Podcast Studio. What started as a straightforward podcast tools comparison quickly turned into a creator nightmare after Adobe corrupted the original WAV file for the episode, forcing Krloz to rebuild th...

In this episode of The Creator’s Log , Krloz reflects on a major lesson learned after recording the first guest episode for The Physical Cut podcast: time management. What started as a planned afternoon recording session turned into a two-and-a-half-hour deep conversation about physical media, cover art, and collecting. Krloz shares the behind-the-scenes reality of hosting a guest for the first ti...

In this episode of The Creator’s Log , Krloz Ruben talks about one of the biggest beginner podcasting mistakes imaginable: recording an entire episode… only to realize Adobe never actually hit record. After losing fifteen minutes of audio, Krloz shares an important warning for creators using Adobe Podcast Studio and explains why creators should always double-check their recording status before sta...

In this deeply honest episode of The Creator’s Log , Krloz opens up about one of the biggest struggles facing new creators and indie podcasters: procrastination fueled by fear. From overthinking intros and audio quality to comparing yourself to established podcasts, this episode dives into the mental roadblocks that stop creators from hitting “record.” Krloz shares his real-time experience buildin...

The Creator’s Log is a podcast about building creative projects from the ground up, in real time. Hosted by Krloz Ruben, this show explores the honest, unfiltered journey of starting and growing podcasts, experimenting with content creation, and navigating the challenges of being a solo creator. From podcast hosting platforms, recording software, microphones, editing workflows, and creative tools...