024 – 5 Ways to Generate Podcast Topic Ideas

024 – 5 Ways to Generate Podcast Topic Ideas

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...
023 Does Your Professional Intro Turn Off Listeners?

023 Does Your Professional Intro Turn Off Listeners?

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...
021 Stop Making Your Listener Feel Dumb

021 Stop Making Your Listener Feel Dumb

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...
019 ‘Tell us About Yourself’ is NOT a Question

019 ‘Tell us About Yourself’ is NOT a Question

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...
015 Extro Your Guest Like a Pro

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...
013 What You Should (& Shouldn’t) Edit Out of Your Podcast

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...
010 Should You Script Your Podcast

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...
008 Reset Your Podcast

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...
006 Demand a Takeaway

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....
004 Creating a Great Podcast Intro

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...