100 Episodes: A Personal Reflection (Audio + Written)

Hey family,

I started my first podcast episode (Öffnet in neuem Fenster) in a blanket fort.

No, seriously. Blankets draped over chairs, handheld microphone, looking absolutely ridiculous while thinking speaking would be easier than writing those marathon Instagram posts.

I was so wrong.

But here's what happened over 100 episodes: Messages from 43+ countries. Teachers crying over history they'd never heard. Six episodes that made me cry while recording them. A grandmother in Russia who insisted her mixed-race grandson be named Alexander - and he finally understood why after hearing my Pushkin episode.

That's when it hit me: you don't need perfect conditions to create something that transforms lives.

The algorithm works against us. Shadow banning kept me stuck at 50,000 Instagram followers for four years. Death threats still hit my DMs. But every time I want to quit, I get a message from someone whose perspective changed.

That's when I remember: I'm not here for the algorithm. I'm here for the one.

I just recorded a complete reflection on this 100-episode journey - the real costs ($340 for one episode alone), the behind-the-scenes numbers I never share publicly, how Loretta in Nigeria helps filter hate comments, and what's coming next.

The full story - including the exclusive audio recording where I share this whole journey in my own voice - is live on Patreon:

👉 100 Episodes: A Personal Reflection (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)

Starting in a blanket fort taught me that transformation happens one person at a time. The work continues, the mission stays the same, and that blanket fort spirit lives on.

Stay blessed,

King Kurus