834: I Am The Tardis

[dustying]

Bittersweet news, thanks so much for all your work over the years Stephen! Best wishes for your future endeavors!

[Ojanostra]

Sorry to see you leave, Stephen. You were a great co-host. Godspeed!

[AllanCrowson]

I’ve often wondered, “So where’s Katie these days,” but I hope we won’t have to wonder “where’s Stephen.” How about an annual (or at least periodic) episode where you come back for “followup”?

[ismh86]

I’ll definitely crash some episodes, and I’m still cohosting Connected and writing 512 Pixels!

[desertguy]

I’ve been listening since the Katie days, and while I’ve always appreciated the great information and keen insights, what truly keeps me coming back is something deeper—a quality that’s been consistent in every host over the years: You’ve all felt like real people to me, not just voices delivering content.

Katie, David, and now you, Stephen, have never been afraid to let listeners see beyond the “podcast version” of yourselves. You share pieces of your life in a way that feels genuine and human. Because of that, we don’t just learn what you think—we get a glimpse of why you think the way you do: what motivates you, what shapes you, what challenges you, and what matters most.

That kind of openness is rare, and it creates a sense of connection and trust that makes the show feel like more than just a source of information. It feels like something shared—like we’re learning alongside someone we actually know.

Thank you for continuing that tradition, Stephen, and for bringing both your insight and your humanity to the mic.

–Randy

[Christian]

Well said! I could not have expressed it any better.

@ismh86, thank you so much for those years as a MPU host! And yes, please crash some episodes in the future!

[Rjlindblom]

Best wishes, @ismh86. We are going to miss you. But, you’re making the right decision.