Craft a helpful podcast

Production and editing

Drew Ackerman from the Sleep With Me podcast discusses the trials and tribulations of podcast production.

One small tweak will bring your listener closer to you

There are three elements of trust: positive relationships, expertise, and consistency. We can show up each week and share our knowledge and insight, but I hear so many podcasters hold their listener at arm’s length, and most of them don’t know they’re doing it. The good news is there’s a really simple fix.

The three-act structure for creating podcast interviews that keep listeners coming back

It's easy to fall into the trap of making our interviews all about the guest. Sure it means we get to tick the box that says “I showed up today”. But what value are we really creating for our listener?

What should you, um, remove from your podcast episodes?

LinkedIn is awash with people inviting you to check out their latest podcast episode. With so many shows created by smart people in your network, how can it be possible to stand out?

The art of interviewing: balancing natural flow and valuable content

Nirish Shakya has conversations with guests about human-centred design, and wanted to talk to me about how we can make our conversations sound natural, but also engaging. And how do…

It’s easier to record your podcast remotely than in person

Recording in-person podcasts was far more common before the pandemic than it is now. But with the world opening up again, let’s remind ourselves why it’s easier to record remotely.

Get better audio quality from your Zoom podcast recordings

Remote recording tools like SquadCast and Riverside are great. But if you can't afford another subscription, you might be surprised at what you can do with Zoom.

Interview guests remotely without being on the same call

Running a regular interview podcast is hard. Finding guests is tricky enough without having to wrestle with calendars. Use this method to interview guests on their schedule, when they're most comfortable.

Avoid recording disasters with a preflight checklist

Stop interviewing people on your podcast – Do this instead

There are three ways to stand out: be new, be better, or be louder. Being better takes time and is subjective. Being louder just means spending more money on marketing than the next person. Being new doesn’t mean starting from episode one – it could just be about being the first to do something differently.