Zach Justice on Building a Podcast Empire: From Miami Moments to Pop Culture
Zach Justice has built a big name for himself in the social world by hosting one of the most popular podcasts on the internet, the Dropouts Podcast. The Dropouts Podcast boasts an easy, fun listen, keeping viewers up to date on pop culture and social media trends, while also diving into the lives of Zach, his co-hosts, and his famous guests. After recently wrapping up a sold out U.S. tour, Zach Justice sits down with Miami Living to talk about the podcast’s Covid era beginnings, best moments, and exciting plans for the future.
Miami Living: Can you tell us about the inspiration behind the Dropouts Podcast? When did you feel this dream shift to reality?
Zach Justice: Yeah, Dropouts really came together during Covid. I was originally doing a show called Zach’s Diner, which was more of a talk show. Once Covid began, it was so hard finding guests that me and Jared started doing Dropouts Podcast.
Miami Living: What has it been like building one of the most popular podcasts on the internet? What did it take to get it to the level it’s at now?
Zach Justice: It has been so rewarding. The key to anything is consistency. We have posted an episode a week since we started, and I think that is something the listeners value.
Miami Living: What have been your most memorable moments on the podcast? Do you have any specific episodes, guests, or conversations you’d like to pinpoint?
Zach Justice: Oh there have been so many funny moments and interesting guests. Bobby Lee, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Ray Romano are just some off the top of my head that I really enjoyed. Ray Romano was particularly special because he is in several of my favorite movies, such as the Big Sick and Paddleton.
Miami Living: If you were given the opportunity to have Taylor Swift on your podcast, would you? If so, what would the focus of the conversation be? Do you have any burning questions for her?
Zach Justice: Definitely! I would try to convince her to let me open for her on tour.
Miami Living: You recently wrapped a U.S. tour with sold out venues across the country. How was your experience on tour? Were there any specific moments you’d like to share?
Zach Justice: Tour was such a special experience. My favorite thing is getting to interact with our fans, so getting to do it on such a big scale was amazing. With that being said, my favorite part was definitely the meet and greets.
Miami Living: What have been your biggest challenges with the Dropouts Podcast? What has been the most rewarding?
Zach Justice: Building and growing the fanbase was super challenging to begin with, but that’s what makes it so rewarding now. Especially when we get to go on tour to interact with all the wonderful people that tune in every week.
Miami Living: Are there any exciting plans you can share about the future of the podcast? Any other projects you plan to work on beyond the podcast?
Zach Justice: I can’t say too much, but we have some really exciting things on the horizon. I can’t wait for the fans to see what we have been working on.
Miami Living: How was your experience in Miami?
Zach Justice: Miami is such an awesome and vibrant city. The weather was perfect when we were there. I cannot wait to go back.
Miami Living: Can you tell us about your favorite part of the trip? What were your favorite local spots?
Zach Justice: I love seafood, so the food is the only right answer. We went to Joe’s Stone Crab one of the nights I was there and I still think about it to this day.
Miami Living: Is there anything you didn’t do on the trip but wish you did? Do you have plans to return? Zach Justice: I love college football, so I really want to catch a game at The U one day. No immediate plans to return but I will definitely be back in the future.
You can follow Zach on Instagram @zachjustice, and on TikTok @zachjustice. Listen to the Dropouts Podcast on YouTube @DropoutsPodcast.