Produced by PodRescale · 12 Dec 2025Hosted by Corey

83 | All good things must come to an end

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What happens when the journey you’ve been sharing with listeners suddenly reaches a crossroads? In this heartfelt episode, Corey and Chris—co-hosts and founders chronicling their adventures in building profitable internet businesses—get real about why they’re hitting pause on the Default Live podcast.

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I've definitely lost all steam on community management—right now, I'm just not interested in that at all.

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I've definitely lost all steam on , like, community management. I'm like, not interested in that at all right now.

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In episode 83 of the Default Live podcast, Corey and Chris announce an indefinite hiatus as they reflect on their journeys building internet businesses. They candidly discuss personal and business changes, the challenges of maintaining a podcast during periods of flux, and the evolving nature of sharing publicly. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at their decision-making process and the realities of balancing priorities.

Corey and Chris open the episode by announcing a prolonged absence and their decision to pause the podcast indefinitely. They share the emotional difficulty of this choice and their respect for the format.

Corey recounts his experience recovering from Lasik surgery and recent illness, explaining how these setbacks have impacted his work and made podcasting less of a priority.

Even the most passionate creators must pause and reevaluate when life and business priorities shift—it's okay to step back and focus on what matters most.

I've definitely lost all steam on community management—right now, I'm just not interested in that at all.

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Reading small text is the most difficult thing after Lasik, which is basically what I do all day long every day.

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Corey’s honest update: Navigating change & new chapters

Let’s get real for a minute. In this week’s Default Live, I pull back the curtain on what it’s actually like when the journey isn’t linear and the excitement fades. If you’ve ever felt like you’re ‘just keeping up’ or not moving as fast as you’d hoped, you’re not alone.

After our brief hiatus, I’m sharing how life (and business) threw curveballs—health challenges, shifting priorities, and the hard truth that sometimes the podcast ends up at the bottom of the list. I give you a snapshot of my current projects, including how Swipe Files hit 18,000+ subscribers but is now running into the limits of newsletter cross-promos.

"I already feel like I’ve been drowning for a while and I just need to clear some space," I admit on the show. It’s a candid look at what happens when you need to pause, reflect, and recalibrate—rather than force constant progress.

This episode is for anyone juggling side projects, battling burnout, or wondering how others handle the messy middle. If you want to hear the unfiltered truth and connect over shared struggles, you won’t want to miss it.

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