Is Your Ego Killing Your Message?

Several years ago, when I lived in Columbus, OH, I went to visit COSI (Center of Science and Industry) and saw a presentation by a kid who was maybe 15.

This guy was good. He was interactive and engaging. I was so impressed that, after the…

Using “Authority Theater” To Get More Podcast Listeners

The final Presidential Debate of the 2020 election was in Nashville. It was literally a couple of blocks from my house — I had Secret Service agents stationed in front of my house, actually.

RIAA Takedown Notice

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents “the recording industry” in the United States. Not everybody in recording industry, but they claim members “create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music…

A Podcast Lesson From “Undecided Voters”

Think of a big election, such as the US Presidential Election. The process leading up to something like this can last several weeks or even months.

It’s hard to believe that, even with 24-hour news channels, social media, and so many…

Want Better Podcast Interviews? Think Like a Fiction Writer

If you have an interview podcast, ask your guest questions that will reveal something audiences haven’t already heard. Simple? Hardly. That’s why every interview with Politician Pete talking about his new memoir sounds canned…

How To Properly Educate Podcast Guests About Recording Remote Interviews

Communication is key when doing remote interviews for your podcast. The more guests know about what to expect, the better chance you have when it comes to getting a good recording from them.