Where have all the episodes gone? [Welcome to Practical Stoicism 2026]

January 3, 2026·11 min·1 clip

Tanner reveals why all episodes vanished after he bought back Practical Stoicism.

This episode is a direct address from Tanner Campbell, the sole host and creator of the Practical Stoicism podcast, explaining the sudden disappearance of the show's episodes from feed. Campbell reassures listeners that this is not a move to paywall the extensive back catalog. He details the podcast's ownership history, starting with its founding in January 2022. The show was first acquired by Glassbox Media Company later in 2022, a partnership Campbell says he did not enjoy. He specifically cites his dislike for the "ad stuffing" implemented by Glassbox as a reason for leaving. Campbell then partnered with Evergreen Media Company, also known as Front Porch Media, in 2023. Evergreen formally acquired the podcast and all its intellectual property in 2024. By the end of 2025, Campbell felt the arrangement with Evergreen was failing, noting the show was "nosediving in listenership" due to another "insane amount of ads." He states Evergreen did not fulfill expectations to help market the show or secure interview opportunities for him. Campbell reveals he spent "a great deal of money" to buy back his podcast and all its intellectual property. On December 31st, 2025, Practical Stoicism officially became an independent podcast owned solely by him again. A surprising claim is that Campbell walked away from the initial acquisition deal with Glassbox despite the financial implications. The episode reveals the significant personal financial cost Campbell incurred to regain full control of his creative work. It highlights his stated priority of listener experience over potential revenue from heavy advertising. Campbell frames both media company partnerships as ultimately detrimental to the show's quality and growth. The tone is candid, confessional, and slightly weary, delivered as a solo monologue directly to the audience. The style is explanatory and narrative, walking listeners through a business timeline with personal commentary. Listeners interested in the behind-the-scenes business of podcasting and creator independence would find this episode compelling. Those solely seeking Stoic philosophy lessons might want to skip this administrative update.

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