Ham-Famous: The Ridiculous Reality of Minor Celebrity

When a listener submitted "How your lives have changed now that you're famous content creators" as a topic, we couldn't help but laugh—while simultaneously feeling a curious mix of humility and quiet appreciation. Truth is, none of us started this journey seeking any sort of recognition, yet here we are, two years later, occasionally being approached at hamfests by folks who know our voices before they know our faces.

Our conversation meanders through the surprising evolution from casual ham operators to content creators with actual followers. Paul "The Grouch" N1OG shares his reluctant journey from social media skeptic to Weekend Warriors creator, now approaching monetization milestones he never imagined possible. Eric N1JUR recounts the surreal experience of being recognized during POTA activations when someone realizes they're speak ...