018 Using the Power of Silence in Podcasts
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...
017 Lower Your Podcast Voice (How to)
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...
016 A Workout for Your Podcasting Voice
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...
015 Extro Your Guest Like a Pro
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...
014 Mastering Open Ended Questions
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...
013 What You Should (& Shouldn’t) Edit Out of Your Podcast
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...
012 Kill the Encouragement
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...
011 Stop Commentating Your Podcast
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...
010 Should You Script Your Podcast
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...
009 Headphones Not Optional
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,...
008 Reset Your Podcast
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...
007 Smile When You Podcast
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...
006 Demand a Takeaway
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....
005 Sit or Stand When Recording Your Podcast
Should you sit or stand when recording your podcast? It’s time to podcast – so, let’s get comfortable. Have a seat. Plant your butt in the chair and relax. Feel better? Great. Now perform – you’re on. Wait. This isn’t meditation. Can you imagine Adele or...
004 Creating a Great Podcast Intro
Bad Intros Kill Podcasts As a Podcast Coach, I often get this question – what do I need in my podcast intro? It mostly depends on the type of podcast you’re doing. Doing a music show or comedy podcast might mean a lot of production. That may depend on your...
003 How to Listen to Your Own Podcast
The Best and Easiest Way to Improve Your Podcast So often we get caught up in the process of creating our podcast – finding a guest, writing show descriptions and marketing it. Then, we track our downloads, analyze the numbers and make sure our artwork is...
002 Own the Information You Present
Are Lazy Mistakes Making You Sound Amateur? With all the things you have to do to in order to publish your podcast, you might think you can be forgiven for make a few little mistakes. In some cases, yes but when it comes to the important details – no. I’m sorry....
001 Podcast Mic Placement
The Correct Way to Position Your Podcast Microphone A lot of podcasters think they need to spend a lot of money on a microphone. Not true. It’s not your equipment, it’s how you use it. Let me explain. You’ll likely be compressing your podcast in the end to save space...000 Introduction to Tim Wohlberg
Introduction to Tim Wohlberg, Podcast Performance Coach Great Advice for Podcast Hosts from a Broadcaster http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcastperformancecoach/000_Introduction_to_Tim_Wohlberg_Podcast_Performance_Coach.mp3 Great Advice for Podcast Hosts from a...
