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Fjæstid: From FaceTime Conversations to Podcast Dreams

It all began with some completely ordinary FaceTime calls between three friends. For Elie, Amin and Jean Luc – the hosts behind the podcast Fjæstid – it was so funny and genuine that they decided to record it. "Why not just turn it into a podcast so others can listen in?"

They took the plunge two years ago, but the first episode was only released a year and a half ago. “The hardest part was pushing the button and publishing. Suddenly, you are sharing your life with strangers – and what if people hate it?” they say. The fear of haters was copy-book, but the response surprised them: the listeners loved the format, and the industry welcomed them with open arms.

Finding the balance

In the beginning, they shared everything – intimate stories, relationship drama, and everyday life – but soon realized the importance of finding the right balance between being personal and being private. “You don’t have to put your entire life on the table. It’s about finding your voice while still being entertaining.”

Surprises and aha-moments

Along the way, several big and small moments have given the trio energy to keep going. Comedian Melvin Kakooza and rapper Kesi both agreed to guest on the show, and the hosts were even invited to perform at Copenhagen’s biggest street festival, Distortion.

But even with big names as guests, they quickly learned that success doesn’t happen overnight. Building a podcast takes hard work, structure, and persistence. “You learn as you go, and we’ve realized it’s about so much more than just sitting in front of a microphone.”

"The dream of joining Podimo is the dream of going full-time with our show and building a team around us."

"The dream of joining Podimo is the dream of going full-time with our show and building a team around us."

Dreams and future plans

When talk turns to the future, the dreams are big. Fjæstid wants to grow both as a podcast and as a YouTube universe, where they are already experimenting with content. The dream list of guests includes names like Mads Mikkelsen and even members of the royal family.

And one goal stands especially clear:

“For us, the ultimate goal is to become part of Podimo. But we know that we first have to prove ourselves and find our audience. We need to be hands-on all the way around the format and absorb all the experience we can. The dream of landing at Podimo is the dream of going full-time on our show and getting a team around us. Podimo has been great as sparring partners so far, and we feel that they are cheering us on from the sidelines – that makes the motivation even greater.”

Fjæstid’s own advice for aspiring podcasters

Elie, Amin, and Jean Luc are also eager to share their key advice for others who dream of starting a podcast:

  • Press publish – don’t wait too long, because you only learn by doing.

  • Don’t be afraid to share – but decide for yourself where the balance should be between personal and private.

  • Take feedback seriously – both from listeners and from others in the industry, who are often more supportive than you’d expect.

  • Build relationships – guests, sparring, and networking are an essential part of growing a podcast.

  • Practice patience (we’re still working on this ourselves) – success rarely comes overnight.

What do they listen to themselves?

It is no secret that they are big fans of Hav and Kamal. Elie knows Kamal personally from his childhood, as they grew up in the same place, and their format is a great source of inspiration for Fjæstid.

Melvin Kakooza is also an important inspiration. “We have been lucky enough to secure an agreement where we now record in one of his great studios. Melvin can do a bit of everything – film, TV and, of course, podcasts. He is good at giving feedback, and we are really grateful for that.”

Fjæstid is still in its early stages, but their journey shows that having the courage to press publish, taking feedback onboard, and constantly learning are the keys to making it work. Their story is a reminder to all podcasters: the biggest dreams can start from the smallest conversations.

At Podimo, we support new, talented voices like Fjæstid

– and regardless of where you are in your podcasting journey, we can support you too. From day one, you can earn money through streams of your podcast on the Podimo platform.

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