
Let's learn how to learn . . . from The Greats! If you want to be a better interviewer, you have to listen to the best. Take the time starting today to sample the best podcasters and hosts over the decades. Listen to AT LEAST 3 episodes of 3 different Greats. Focus on the pacing, the flow, the transitions between topics. What makes this Great so GREAT? There are numerous icons to choose from, but I'll throw out a few to get you started:
Oprah
Anderson Cooper
Ryan Seacrest
Howard Stern
Joe Rogan
Marc Maron
Barbara Walters (!)
So you want to start a podcast . . . Hopefully you have some ideas. Lets refine that concept. Make it better. Make it you.
New pod, who this? Congrats on launching, now how in the world are you going to get your first guests?
Omg congrats you got your first guest! Let's talk about how to make the most of that guest. Let's make sure you and the guest get big value and they recommend you to other potential guests.
Failing to plan is planning to fail. Let's talk about notes and question building.
Everyone has a story. It's how we tell that story that makes it interesting.
You will be nervous. You will do great.
It's a bit harder than it looks. I will not tell you not to say 'um'
Table Stakes. There are a ton of resources out there on how to technically create a podcast. Here's my quick version:
RODE Wireless Go II - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Microphones-Wireless-Channel-Microphone/dp/B08XFQ6KP9
iPhone - https://www.apple.com/iphone/
Tripod - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tripod&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Macbook Pro - https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/
Quicktime - https://support.apple.com/kb/DL837?locale=en_US
Garageband - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/garageband/id408709785
Adobe - https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere-rush.html
Does it seem like every Udemy course on podcasting focuses on the wrong things?
Equipment and Software, Marketing and Distribution - the science of podcasting. All good stuff, BUT . . . beware!
A new website, new instagram handle, and a big Amazon cart may make you feel productive, but it won't make your podcast GOOD! After all, you do want people to actually listen to this thing right?!
The truth is the 'science' of podcasting is table stakes, expected, the lowest common denominator. If you have google, you can figure out how to technically launch a podcast, but that’s the last thing you should do – recording your voice should literally be your LAST step. Imagine building a music studio BEFORE taking singing lessons! Pretty ridiculous, right?
Ok enough ranting.
The Art of Podcasting is packed with real world tips and examples from my 10+ years of successful podcasting. I’ve mastered the art of keeping people’s attention. The audience's attention, the guest's attention, the host's . . :)
We focus on real tangible skills that will make you a better interviewer. Learn what I learned from the experts: I’ve been following the biggest names in podcasting and learning their unique styles my entire career. I can help you ask questions like Howard Stern, connect with guests like Oprah, and go deep without anyone noticing like Marc Maron.
Ok but who am I? Why should you care?
I’ve been lucky enough to build two successful podcasts in my life. Investing in Cannabis is the leading podcast in the exploding legal industry. I grew my baby to 50k listens & $15k profit EVERY MONTH. In my 20s, I cut my teeth in San Francisco working on This Week in Startups w/ Jason Calacanis; a legendary podcast and the go-to for the biggest names in tech.
Here’s a quick look at just some of what we cover in The Art of Podcasting:
How to build a concept authentic to you and your audience
How to build rapport with a guest
How to get guests that will grow your show
How to build a narrative people will remember
How to prepare your notes and YOURSELF for the interview
and much much more.
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Find your online persona and your place in the creator economy! You might just be the next Joe Rogan