
1. Delay Incoming
Hey everyone—just a quick update! I had planned to record an editor’s‑note podcast, but this past week has been incredibly draining. A lot of things piled up at once. You may have seen some of it on social media; I won’t go into every detail now. Because of that, the podcast is postponed until the weekend—possibly even next week, depending on how things settle out.
I’ve got two massive 14‑ to 16‑hour days ahead, back‑to‑back. On top of an already hectic life, it’s been challenging. It’s nothing life‑changing—just one of those weeks where everything hits all at once and knocked me off track. I’m still working through some emotions and logistics.
2. Podcast Schedule Strategy
We’re already recorded through August, so we’re in good shape on content. Moving forward, I’ll separate recording and release dates to avoid delays. Once a guest is booked, I’ll confirm both recording and release dates. Some episodes are still pending, so the schedule remains tentative—though we’ve shared a draft with Patreon supporters.
3. Expanding the Team
I’m looking for a few more hosts to bring fresh voices. They’ll each have their own style, opinions, and rhythm, and be encouraged to own their podcasts. I’m prioritizing diversity and authenticity. Early on, I admit I was a bit controlling—but now I’m ready to step back, encourage growth, and welcome new energy.
4. Blog Relaunch & Streamlining
The blog plan is complete; now it’s a matter of getting mentally into gear to write regularly again. In the past, I used Sundays for content production—posts plus automated social media scheduling. That workflow worked well. I’m exploring automation for BlueSky (and possibly still for Twitter). I’m considering returning to a streamlined prep-and-schedule routine.
5. Affiliate & Ad Update
As of last month, blog ad revenue is practically zero—only a very small sponsor paid, and even that didn’t fully deliver. I’ve removed all ad networks. Now I’m relying on affiliate links—these appear in the sidebar of UNBblog.com. Clicking them supports both you and the blog. I removed the persistent top‑of‑page ad that caused design issues. If we ever use it again, it’ll only be for special announcements.
6. Reader Survey Coming Soon
Typically, the survey runs in March, but this year got away from me. It’s coming soon. We’re moving survey hosting from Google to Microsoft and revamping questions to include more inclusive categories: sexuality (non‑binary, asexual, poly/open/playing poly, etc.) and relationship status. I’m finalizing graphics and questions and plan to launch as soon as possible.
What’s Next
Podcast editing has begun (I’m a few minutes in). Aim is to drop the episode over the weekend—assuming these back‑to‑back 16‑hour days don’t push me further behind. Wednesday is set aside for rest, and Thursday I hope to return refreshed and resume blog work.
Support Options
I truly appreciate all of your support. If you’d like to help keep things going, Patreon and the UNB store are great places to start. Even better: use our affiliate links—they give you a discount, and we receive a small commission. It’s a win-win.
Have a great week, and I’ll talk to you soon.