In this episode of Midnight Local, Greg and Meredith discuss their experience working with Studio 71, a multi-channel network. They talk about the initial excitement of being hired by Studio 71 to produce a podcast, the lack of communication and support from the company, and ultimately being fired during a meeting. They also touch on the challenges of podcasting and the unrealistic expectations set by the industry. The episode highlights the importance of clear communication, collaboration, and realistic goals when working with a network or agency. In this conversation, Meredith and Greg discuss their experience of being fired by a podcast network and the challenges they faced in trying to promote their show. They reflect on the misconceptions about podcasting as a hobby and emphasize the importance of financial stability in order to continue producing content. They also discuss the decision to take a break from podcasting and their plans for the future. The conversation touches on topics such as communication styles, the value of labor, and the dynamics of podcast networks. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Getting Fired 03:00 Working with Studio 71 and the Lack of Communication 10:01 The Realities of Podcasting and Unrealistic Expectations 18:58 The Disappointing Meeting and Being Fired 26:21 The Challenges of Promoting a Podcast 33:09 The Misconceptions About Podcasting as a Hobby 35:53 The Importance of Financial Stability in Podcasting 39:02 Taking a Break to Reassess and Redefine 45:07 The Freedom of Being Fired More about the show: Twitch: http://bit.ly/2VsOi3d Twitter: http://bit.ly/H2DTwit Instagram: http://bit.ly/H2dIG Watch the episodes on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MidnightLocal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices