Welcome to season 2! We are going to try a different style this season by incorporating more from you! This week's episode includes a question that was sent to us from another listener, and some questions from Conner's Ask Me Anything on Instagram.
Subject: My Friend Hates My Podcast!
Dear Conner and Mr. Well-Travelled,
I launched my first podcast in November 2020 after seeing so much misinformation being shared on social media throughout the election.
I have a master’s degree in political science from an Ivy League school, and the podcast gives me an opportunity to share my knowledge about how election systems work with others.
After recording two episodes, I sent a link to the show to a friend from Twitter, who I’ve known for a couple of years. We’ve met in person several times. And recently I attended a socially distanced housewarming at her beautiful new home.
While there, I asked her what she thought of the podcast. She said that it was wonderful and that she really enjoyed the guests. I haven’t had any guests on my podcast. I jokingly responded that I guess she hadn’t actually clicked the link and listened.
I guess she didn’t like that, because she loudly replied that she has been a good friend and supporter for many years. And that my podcast just wasn’t something she was interested in. I was surprised and kind of embarrassed. I left the housewarming after that exchange. We haven’t spoken since. And I have mixed feelings about moving forward as friends.
My question is: Are we really friends?
