How to Never Miss an Interview (Big Podcast Insider Issue 159)

12/29/23 • 23 min

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Topics covered in this episode:

How to never miss an interview
How an end-of-year survey can improve your podcasting strategy (and questions to ask your audience)
Tips for pronouncing names correctly
A checklist to catch audio problems in podcast interviews
Transcribe your podcast with AI
Considerations for purchasing podcast equipment (and its impact on success)

Episode Timestamps:

04:38 Coordinating interviews

07:57 Improving your podcast with essential listener questions.

09:57 Why do people listen to your podcast?

13:22 NPR checklist helps prevent audio interview issues.

19:42 New equipment doesn't guarantee podcast success.

20:16 Shure SM58: A popular, durable, and reliable $99 microphone.

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:

This is the audio companion to Issue 159 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.

Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.

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Topics covered in this episode:

How to never miss an interview
How an end-of-year survey can improve your podcasting strategy (and questions to ask your audience)
Tips for pronouncing names correctly
A checklist to catch audio problems in podcast interviews
Transcribe your podcast with AI
Considerations for purchasing podcast equipment (and its impact on success)

Episode Timestamps:

04:38 Coordinating interviews

07:57 Improving your podcast with essential listener questions.

09:57 Why do people listen to your podcast?

13:22 NPR checklist helps prevent audio interview issues.

19:42 New equipment doesn't guarantee podcast success.

20:16 Shure SM58: A popular, durable, and reliable $99 microphone.

The Newsletter for Podcasters

Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter

This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ...

About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:

Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.

Want more help growing your podcast audience?

Previous Episode

Deep Podcasting - How to Make Impact With Your Podcast

Topics covered in this episode:

The importance of seizing opportunities and recording meaningful conversations
Reflecting on your impact and legacy as a podcaster
Going deeper with podcast content and going beyond surface level goals for your podcast
The potential for real impact and change, even with a small audience
What your podcast makes possible
Embracing the deeper intention and possibilities for podcasts, including "dirty joke" podcasts
The power of passing on wisdom and messages through podcasting

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 One of my first radio guests ...

06:04 Focus on impact, not just popularity or legacy.

07:26 Having real conversation despite differences and the potential for common ground in podcasting.

10:03 Embracing wisdom, exploring podcast potential, and uplifting people with humor.

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Next Episode

Better Podcast Interviews (Big Podcast Insider Issue 161)

Topics covered in this episode:

The significance of the New Year and the need for a fresh start for you and your podcast
The importance of setting clear expectations for guests and creating a guest confirmation page for interviews
The concept of "a month in a day" to efficiently manage tasks and get things done before the year ends
The benefits of transparency when interviewing sources and setting clear boundaries for interviews
Strategies for committing to new projects for a specific duration to assess their feasibility and make adjustments
Tools and methods for automating podcast outlines, episode notes, and summaries for improved efficiency
The Big Podcast AMP (Audience Monetization Program) for personal coaching to grow your podcast audience, increase engagement, and monetize your podcast

Episode Timestamps:

04:01 Improvement is gradual; celebrate small victories.

07:39 Challenges in podcasting?

10:38 Clarifying expectations, boundaries, and process when doing interviews

12:47 Why guests are often intimidated by you

18:00 Automated podcast outlines for only $29

21:25 Automated podcast transcription

The Newsletter for Podcasters

Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter

This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ...

About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:

This is the audio companion to Issue 161 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.

Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.

Want more help growing your podcast audience?