193 - Wrapping Up And Winding Down

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This episode's track list (title / artist / source / license):

1.  Like Comment Share and Subscribe (ft. Mirtel Pohla) by Rando Arand [Bandcamp] (2025)

2.  Squares And Melodies by BTB [Enough Records] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2025)

3.  Apple by Sami Konzo [Phonocake] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2026)

4.  225 Santa Monica by Eko_Fisk & Gears In The Rain [Zenapolae] (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) (2025)

5.  The Long Retreat by Birocratic [Bandcamp] (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0) (2022)

August of 2026 marks the 21st anniversary of Radio BSOTS.  For several years now, I have quietly celebrated in August when the show turns another year older.  This year, I decided to give myself a gift:  permission to walk away.

The podcasting landscape has changed drastically in the past 20 years.  And yes, everything must change.  Had it remained stagnant or frozen in time, it more than likely would not be as popular as it is now.  I feel like I'm a product of a different era, and I question often whether or not I'm built for podcasting's present age.  I'll do my best to explain, but I know myself enough to know that I enjoy the process of recording and editing an episode, the process of putting it together.  Everything that comes after that...not so much.  And all signs as of late are pointing towards stepping away from this mode of expression as a creator.  I still love podcasts.  I still believe in the potential intimacy factor that makes creating and listening to episodes so engaging and enjoyable.  And I'm thankful that I got to produce episodes of my own show for this long and for all of the music and artists Camp Lo-Fi championed along the way.

This is not the last episode, but I'm closer to it than I've ever been.  Thank you for listening.

Theme music edited by Macedonia.  (Much love and thanks to Cy Tru for the original theme.)  ID drop from Kahlief Adams of Spawn On Me.

Other key info:
Macedonia on Mixcloud
Fading Into Obscurity presents What's Your Path, Man? (Side A)
Netlabel Assembly 2026 – Sunday, August 16
The Pivot - What Happens When You Ask “What’s Next?” with Twila Dang & Dominic Lawson

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