How to Determine the Duration of Your Show Every couple of months I see this question pop up in podcaster forums and on podcast Facebook groups – How long should my podcast be? Or, What’s the ideal length for a podcast. Then the flurry of opinions fly in. 30...
How to Hook Listeners with an Effective Podcast Intro Picture this. Your listeners are sitting in a basket suspended over the shark infested water. There is a laser that is slowly slicing through the rope holding it up. You have thirty seconds to turn off the laser....
How to Dress Up Your Voice with EQ and Other Tricks If you’re podcasting naked, I beg you to stop. Not because I’m a prude but because I think you’ll sound better when you dress your voice up a bit. Oh, did you think I was talking about recording in your underwear?...
The Art of the Tease for Podcasters Tease me. Seriously, tease me. Give me a reason to keep listening. Tell me why your show is worth my time. A tease is an essential part of your show. If you do it right, you’ll keep your fans listening longer and we know what that...
Should You Give Your Guest the Questions in Advance? You landed a fat fish of a guest. Awesome. Now they want to know exactly what you’re going to ask them. Not awesome. Here’s what you should do. There are plenty of podcasters who happily hand over their questions to...
Pull It or Publish It, That is the Question I see this a lot in Facebook Groups. Someone is debating whether or not to publish an episode of their podcast despite it having some glaringly wrong issue. So, what should they do? **Spoiler Alert: you’re not going to like...
Drop the Ego and Connect with Your Listener I say listener instead of listeners – all the time. Maybe you thought I misspoke or , I clipped an ‘s’ in editing. Nope. I did it with pure intention and I think you should too. I’ve been doing this for years. I do it...
How To Avoid Failing Before You Start It’s all in the lead up. Great athletes know this. Successful business people know this. And you, fine podcaster, should know it too. Having a good pre-record routine is the key to setting yourself (and your show) up for success....
Why You Need to Share More with Your Listeners It’s time to stop being a disembodied voice and open up to your podcast audience. Jump on the sharing train and let your listeners get to know you a little. Think about your favorite podcasters. What do you know about...
Why You Need to Limit Your Digits When You Podcast Numbers. They can be an important part of your point but they can also turn off your listener if you throw too many at them at once. Nix the number overload! I get it. Stats are an easy way to either prove your point...
How to Handle Sponsorships Successfully Congratulations! You’ve got your first sponsor. Before you start dancing all the way to the bank, you better make sure you’re handling it right or you’ll lose your listeners and your sponsor quick. Here’s the deal. Sponsors want...
How to Spark Inspiration When the Idea Well Runs Dry Whether you’re podcasting everyday or once a month, you may find yourself wonder what they heck you’re going to talk about next. Don’t panic. Even the pros go through this. What I’ve learned from some of the best...
One mistake many new podcasters make is that they 1) think they need a professionally produced intro and then 2) create an intro that doesn’t match their brand. Talk about a bad start! Look, I know a produced podcast intro can sound slick and sexy and it makes your...
If you have guests on your show – are you stealing their spotlight? Are you treating your show like it’s a ventriloquist act where you ask and answer the questions while your willing expert sits mutely by? You might have fallen into the Ask-Answer-Ask trap. I...
Stop Making Your Listener Feel Dumb Want to know a quick way to lose a lot of listeners? Assume they know what you’re talking about. Talk over their heads and they’ll be hitting delete lickety split. In this podcast, I explain a few simple ways that you can avoid...
There is no delicate way to say this. When it comes to recording, shit in, is shit out – if you record your podcast with peaking, hot levels it’s going to sound like shit and there is nothing you can do to fix it. I see this question come up all the time in the...
Tell us About Yourself is NOT a Question Don’t be fooled by the podcast gurus who love to throw this out as a way to start the show. “Tell us about yourself” is not a question and it’s definitely no way to start an interview! Look, I’m not calling anyone out here...
Using the Power of Silence in Podcasts It takes balls. Really. It’s not easy to shut up during your podcast. But, if you can pull it off – your fans will love you for it. As a host you feel responsible for filling the show up. You worry that the second you’re...
It doesn’t matter if you’re a squeaker or a rumbler, this one little trick will take your voice down a notch. And, reduce the strain on your vocal cords. In my last podcast, I gave you a vocal workout that will help you develop a killer voice over time…but I...
A Workout for Your Podcasting Voice We weren’t all born with deep booming voices but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of what we have. So, in this episode, I’m giving you my podcasting voice workout. Are you ready to pump it up? Read this now and do what I say...
Extro Your Guest Like a Pro Has this ever happened to you? You’re listening to a great podcast interview and then you get to the end, you’ve got your pen in hand ready to jot down how to contact this amazing guest and boom. The host drops the ball. Fails to extro the...
Mastering Open Ended Questions How do you feel about open ended questions? If you said you don’t care about them then stand by because I’m about to make them your best friend. Let’s start by clarifying what an open ended question is. It’s the opposite of a close ended...
What You Should (& Shouldn’t) Edit Out of Your Podcast I need to tell you something and you may not like it. Here goes. You’re not perfect. Shocking, I know. The good news is – you don’t need to be because there’s this magical thing called editing. I believe...
Kill the Encouragement This is a bad habit that a lot (and I mean a lot) of podcasters have. The regularly interject with uh-huhs and yeahs when their guest or co-host is speaking. You may think that you’re being encouraging but you’re just being annoying. As you...
Let me tell you what I’m going to tell you before I tell you. Are you using this technique? Cut it out! It’s a total disregard of your listener’s valuable time and totally unnecessary. I can hear the haters/disagreements/arguments already. Look, I know someone told...
Should You Script Your Podcast To script or not to script your podcast. It’s quite a complicated question and the answer is unavoidably ‘depends’ and ‘yes and no.’ Confused? In this podcast, I’ll go over exactly what it depends on and how to figure out how much yes...
Headgear Not Optional Do you wear headphones when you record your podcast? You should! That is, if you want to sound and look like a pro. Wait, what? Headphones make you sound better? You bet. Here’s the deal, when you have headphones you can hear your guests better,...
Reset Your Podcast The reset. It’s a classic tool of the broadcasting trade. There’s no reason podcasters can’t use it too. It’s a simple way to grab hold of your show’s reigns and get things on track again. It’s a simple ‘you are here’ of your podcast. Plus, it’s a...
Smile When You Podcast What does your face look like when you podcast? Yes, it does matter even if you aren’t doing a video podcast. Why? Because we can hear your smile. This is a note that almost every broadcaster has heard in their life (especially if they work the...
Demand a Takeaway I’m not big on expectations. They usually lead to disappointment. When it comes to listening to a podcast, I don’t just expect a takeaway. I demand it. Think of why you tune in to different podcasts. You want to learn something or be entertained....
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