Inside the Launch of the Creator Spotlight Podcast
- Lila Monroe
- Aug 29, 2025
- 5 min read
An Interview with Joseph Haecker, Editor-in-Chief of Only Fans Insider Magazine
By Lila Monroe and Ryder Vale
Backstory
It started on a Tuesday Zoom call. The team at Only Fans Insider Magazine was reviewing upcoming features, brainstorming new opportunities, and bouncing ideas around like we often do.
Then Editor-in-Chief Joseph Haecker leaned in with a spark in his voice. He began explaining a new feature we were building — a podcast unlike anything else in media.
We listened as he laid it out: a podcast that any creator could join at any time, no scheduling, no waiting. A system that would let them pick questions, record their answers on their own schedule, upload a headshot and info, pay, and then submit for editing. A podcast where every single creator could say, “I’ve been featured.”
Halfway through, Lila Monroe laughed.
"Wait a second — this conversation itself could have been a podcast."
That’s when we knew we had something bigger than just an internal brainstorm. We hit record. What follows is the extended conversation with Joseph about the launch of the Creator Spotlight Podcast — why it matters, how it works, and what it means for the future of creator press.
The Conversation
Lila: Joseph, let’s start with the basics. What exactly is the Creator Spotlight podcast?
Joseph:
It’s the first-ever user-generated podcast feature designed for creators. Instead of hoping someone invites them onto a podcast — or spending months trying to schedule — they can log in 24/7, pick from a bank of questions, record their responses, upload a headshot and profile info, pay a fee, and submit for review and editing. Within days, their episode goes live.
We’ve automated the hardest part of podcasting. Traditionally, you spend weeks emailing back and forth, finding time zones that match, setting up mics, troubleshooting Zoom. All that friction prevents creators from getting their stories out. We stripped all of that away. Now it’s just pure storytelling.
Ryder: That’s a bold reimagining. Why does this matter for creators specifically?
Joseph:
Because it levels the playing field. Traditionally, podcasts are gatekept. Guests are chosen from a small, well-connected network — agency-backed influencers, people with managers, or names that will “draw downloads.” If you’re not in that circle, good luck.
But every creator is influential to their fans. Every story matters. With this model, a new creator who just started last week has the same opportunity as a top earner. They can say, “I’ve been featured.” They can put a podcast link in their Linktree. They can tell their fans, “Listen to me share my journey.” That credibility is priceless.
Lila:
And fans eat that up. It’s one thing to follow someone’s posts or clips, but hearing their voice in a podcast builds intimacy.
Joseph:
Exactly. Fans want access. They want depth. When a creator’s episode goes live, fans don’t just scroll — they sit and listen. That strengthens loyalty. It moves the relationship from surface-level content to authentic connection. And that connection drives long-term support.
Ryder:
What about the Only Fans Insider connection? How does this fit with the magazine’s model?
Joseph:
It fits perfectly. The magazine is already user-generated — creators submit their own articles. Now we’re extending that into audio. The Creator Spotlight Podcast is built on the same philosophy: we don’t gatekeep. We amplify.
It’s what makes Only Fans Insider unique. We’re not just reporting on creators from the outside. We’re giving them the mic — literally.
Lila:
Let’s get into monetization, because this is the part that blew us away when you explained it on that Zoom call.
Joseph:
Yes — the Tip Jar. Every episode has a Tip Jar link tied directly to the creator. Fans can tip them for being featured.
Think about that. In traditional podcasting, the guest almost always gives their time for free. The host maybe monetizes through sponsors, ads, or subscriptions, but the guest? They get exposure at best.
We flipped that model. Here, the guest can earn. Fans who are proud of their creator for being featured can leave tips. That makes the act of being featured a revenue stream. That’s unheard of in podcasting.
Ryder:
So creators aren’t just getting visibility — they’re literally monetizing their moment in the spotlight.
Joseph:
Exactly. And that aligns with everything we’re building at OFI: press that doesn’t just give creators legitimacy, but also provides tangible financial value.
Lila:
I want to talk about scale. If every creator can be featured, where do you see this going long-term?
Joseph:
My vision is inclusivity. Every single creator should have the ability to be featured. Traditionally, podcasting is reserved for a tiny network of insiders. But with Creator Spotlight, every creator is guaranteed an episode. There’s no invite list, no waiting. Just access.
And that matters because every creator is influential — to their fans. Whether they have 50 subscribers or 50,000, those fans care about their voice. By giving all creators a platform, we’re strengthening their fan relationships, and by extension, their businesses.
Plus, we’re not just publishing these episodes on our site. They’re distributed to Spotify and Apple Podcasts. That means creators’ voices are in the same spaces where the world already listens. Imagine a fan scrolling Apple Podcasts, finding their favorite creator’s story, and hearing them speak for the first time. That’s game-changing.
Ryder:
And it creates a living archive, right? Thousands of stories. A library of voices.
Joseph:
Yes. That’s the legacy. We’re not just creating content — we’re creating history. Ten years from now, people will be able to go back and hear exactly how creators described their lives, their struggles, their wins. That’s cultural preservation.
Lila:
Let’s ground this for a second. Say I’m a brand-new creator with 200 fans. How does this help me?
Joseph:
You cut your podcast, upload it, and suddenly you’re able to say: “I’ve been featured.” You share the link on Twitter, Instagram, or your Linktree. Your fans click it. They hear your voice, your story. They tip you.
That legitimizes you in ways social media can’t. It makes you more discoverable. It makes your brand feel more real. And it gives you something to promote that isn’t just your page.
Ryder:
So it’s visibility, loyalty, and monetization, all in one.
Joseph:
Exactly. And that’s why I think it revolutionizes podcasting. We’ve stripped away the barriers and handed the tools directly to creators.
Wrap-Up
Lila:
What I love about this is that it feels like the logical next step for us. We’ve built a magazine on the power of user-generated stories. Now, we’ve taken the hardest part of podcasting — the scheduling, the coordination — and removed it, leaving only the fun part: the storytelling.
Ryder:
And the monetization piece blows my mind. For once, the guest can make money off the podcast, not just the host. That’s disruptive.
Lila:
It’s democratization, it’s innovation, and it’s influence. And we’re proud to be leading the way.
👉 The Creator Spotlight Podcast is now live. Every creator has the chance to be featured, to share their voice, to earn tips, and to add “podcast guest” to their growing list of accomplishments.
📣 Want to be featured? Learn more and submit your episode at: [Insert OFI podcast feature link]
Final Note from Lila & Ryder:
Press matters. Visibility matters. And with this podcast, we’re proving that innovation in press can still be creator-first.
If this article opened your eyes to a new possibility, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it. Tell a creator friend. And tip a guest who inspires you. That’s how we keep building an ecosystem where creators aren’t just seen—they’re supported.
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