Ep 159: Curiosity Is a Superpower: Rashad Woods on TRON, Building a Show, & Chasing Big-Name Guests

What happens when “How does that work?” becomes your whole brand? In this episode of Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay, I sit down with fellow podcaster Rashad Woods, host of The Randomness of Nothing (TRON) Podcast—a show fueled by curiosity, discovery, and the kind of conversations that make your world feel bigger than your zip code. Rashad shares how he launched TRON (and grew it to tens of thousands of downloads), how he finds guests, and why he intentionally keeps his show in a “neutral, safe space” that avoids the exhausting culture-war cycle. We talk about the real grind behind podcasting—booking, editing, clipping, staying consistent—plus the imposter syndrome that hits even when the numbers are right there. And yes… we get into dream guests, including Rashad’s all-time wish: Wesley Snipes. If you’re a creator, a curious mind, or someone who loves a good “how it’s made / how it happened” conversation, this one’s for you. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why podcasters make the best guests (they get the format) What TRON is really about: curiosity, craft, and how people build what they build “Sometimes you’re existing, but you’re not living” — and how curiosity changes that How Rashad finds guests (including using pod-matching platforms) The behind-the-scenes reality: booking, producing, uploading—doing it all yourself Staying out of politics and controversy to protect the “vibe” of the show The art of editing: keeping it PG, cleaning up the convo, and protecting the guest What podcasting teaches you: listening better + making fewer excuses My experience with an interview that went off the rails—and what I learned Why positivity and humanity are universal themes that actually resonate Favorite TRON guests so far (luxury baking for royalty + environmental preservation) Rashad’s 2026 vision: on-site episodes in places where things are made “The world is bigger than your pocket” — how podcasting expands perspective Dream guest talk: Wesley Snipes, boxing legend Terrence Crawford, and more Surprise celeb martial artists: Ashton Kutcher + Ed O’Neill Big creator energy: why being authentically yourself beats chasing a persona Nerdy joy: UFO conversations, curiosity rabbit holes, and museum dream episodes Memorable Moments / Quotes “Curiosity, success, and discovery—like History Channel meets Discovery Channel.” “It’s a grind… recording is the easy part.” “Your world can be your zip code—until you start talking to people outside it.” “Curiosity makes you a better listener… and you give yourself fewer excuses.” Mentioned in the Episode The Randomness of Nothing (TRON) Podcast Pod-matching platforms for guest booking Joe Rogan (as an example of curiosity-driven guest variety) Sean Ryan + remote viewing conversation The idea of on-location interviews: restaurants, manufacturers, museums, creators Where to Find Rashad / TRON Website: https://www.tronpodcast.com/ Listen: Available on all major podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.)

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