Behind-the-scenes stories from across the creator economy.

Creator Spotlight is a podcast hosted by Francis Zierer that explores how creators build and grow real businesses. Each episode features in-depth conversations with newsletter writers, YouTubers, podcasters, and media entrepreneurs about their journeys, strategies, and lessons learned. From audience growth to monetization and the future of independent media, the show offers creators practical insights into what it takes to succeed in the creator economy.

Tom McCloud, the founder of Next Episode, has personally edited each and every one of Creator Spotlight’s episodes and still does to this day. If you look through the catalogue of videos on the Creator Spotlight channel, you will see how it has evolved from a simple newsletter companion piece, to a distinct podcast of its own, with a unique brand and style.