Hosting Techniques Episodes

Some podcasting habits have been around for years, but are they still helping your show today? In this episode, the morning show cast and crew debate which podcasting best practices still work, putting common habits like podcast intros, guest bios, ratings and reviews, and calls to action on trial. Instead of assuming the old rules still apply, the conversation looks at what actually connects with listeners and what may be worth rethinking. By the end, you may find yourself questioning a few of ...

A Podcast Co-Host Relationship sounds fun until different personalities, expectations, and creative habits start crashing into each other behind the scenes. In this episode, our cast and crew talk about what actually keeps a co-host partnership working, from handling conflict and sharing responsibilities to knowing when somebody’s carrying too much of the weight. There’s also that moment where a co-host stops feeling like just another voice on the mic and starts feeling like the reason the show ...

You finally book a guest you’re excited about. You press the record button, you’re off… and suddenly the answers drift into promotion, your guest goes on irrelevant tangents, and the episode never seems to find its legs. Many podcasters learn this lesson the hard way. Today, we talk about one of the simplest ways to protect the listener experience before the recording ever starts. Today, our conversation is about the role of the pre-interview and why it can make the difference between a scattere...

Have you ever been in the host seat, excited to interview your guest, but internally you cringe because nearly all their replies drift too heavily into promotion? Today’s listener question goes right at that awkward moment, and we share our own experiences with guests who can’t help but slide back into pitch mode. Toward the end of the show, we hit podcast news and talk about a big AI caution flag: we know that some AI tools out there can turn source material into a “podcast-style” show, but tes...

Are filler words quietly sabotaging your podcast? In this episode, we dig into how subtle speaking habits like verbal crutches, awkward pauses, or rushed delivery can affect how confident and trustworthy you sound to your audience. I share practical tips for tightening your delivery like slowing down, using outlines or teleprompters without sounding stiff, and practicing with intention so you can show up more clearly and confidently behind the mic. Episode Highlights: [03:08] Remembering Sid’s ...