This is simple. I'm Tish Oxen Rider. Hey guys I've got some news for you and it's a bit bittersweet but honestly it's

mostly sweet and it's something I've been eager to share with you

for a while now but I needed to wait until just the right time. So let's cut to the chase.

Here's my news. After eight years of some iteration of this

podcast I've decided to wind it down and end with our last episode on

December 20th, 2019.

That means we've got for you three more episodes of Simple, and we'll do our best to make

them good.

And I'll explain why, but afterwards I'm going to explain what's next because I think you're going to love it so

please stick around to the end of this announcement.

Okay so why am I ending simple? Well it's definitely not because it's unpopular.

You guys are still listening in droves

and are telling me every week how much you love the show.

And that makes me super happy.

I love making this show for you, and I've made so many good memories creating it.

I've gotten to talk to fantastic people, and I'm super grateful for all my guests and

co-hosts I've had over the years. The main reason I've decided

to wind down simple is simply that I feel like we've said all we need to say as a

podcast with the topics we cover here. I am all about ending a

thing well rather than petering out. The show is good, which is why I want to land

this plane while it's still in good shape.

The second reason I'm ending the show is that, to be honest, for several years now, I've worked

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