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# #20: 5 Things I Learned From My First 20 Episodes - Kevin Wathey

[Kevin Wathey](https://blog.kevinwathey.com/io/author/kevin-wathey) :  August 17, 2024

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I decided to do things a little differently this episode... instead of interviewing someone, I chose to reflect on what I've learned from recording my first 20 episodes in person. Enjoy!

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