In the very first episode of The Perpetual Draft Podcast, our host Esther Hoff opens up about the moment she finally admits (to herself and out loud) that she wants to be a writer. Through personal memories of childhood libraries, a lifelong love of stories, and a deep dive into the obsession sparked by Bridgerton and screen adaptations, this episode traces the winding path between passion and profession. It’s a reflection on how creative desires can lie dormant under adult responsibilities, only to resurface with clarity later in life. This premiere sets the tone for the podcast: honest, reflective, and rooted in the messy, ongoing process of becoming a writer, one draft at a time.

Hi everyone, welcome to The Perpetual Draft Podcast, Where nothing is finished, and everything is becoming.

My name is Esther Hoff, and even though I have been a journalist in national and international television for a good part of my career, I am hella embarrassed of being here. I’ll be your host in this solo podcast that might invite some nice and loving creators along the way.

This is a space for ideas before they settle.
The work before it’s ready to be named.

This is a podcast for writers, artists, filmmakers, musicians, and anyone building something that doesn’t quite exist yet.

Here, we don’t just talk about outcomes.
We talk about doubt. New beginnings.
About the long in between.
And what it means to stay in motion.

Each episode gives you a peak inside the creative process of an unpublished writer, without much polishing.
Just an honest rough sketch.

This is The Perpetual Draft Podcast. Where the process is still processing.