2025 YEAR END REVIEW

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Host Jose reveals the behind-the-scenes stories and unseen moments from 2025's whirlwind of Arizona business owner interviews.

This episode is a year-end recap of the Finding Arizona podcast, hosted by Jose and produced by Brittany Acevedo. It begins with Jose introducing the purpose of the episode: to share highlights and unseen moments from 2025. Jose reflects on his role as host, wishing guests would ask more about his emotional reactions during interviews. He discusses assumptions about podcast hosts, such as loving his voice, which he does not. Brittany introduces herself as the producer and co-founder of Boundhouse Productions. Jose highlights his favorite 2025 episode with Dilo, who transitioned from guest to client, enhancing their business relationship. He also mentions scaling Foundhouse Productions and moving to Backlot Studios for recording. Brittany shares her 2025 highlights, including on-site production trips for No Women Incredible Media and balancing work with motherhood. She notes the growing legitimacy of podcasts, with awards like the Golden Globes adding a category. The hosts discuss off-air conversations, focusing on guest comfort and workflow rather than gossip. Jose explains his limited use of AI tools for efficiency, not heavy lifting. They announce the 500th episode party on March 14th at Backlot Studios, inviting past guests and seeking vendors and sponsors. Jose expresses excitement about the milestone, seeing it as a culmination of community stories. The episode concludes with Jose's hope that listeners will refer to guests as trusted contacts, reinforcing the podcast's networking value.

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