<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;What's the worst piece of feedback you've received about your podcast? We all have one—that cringe-inducing review or comment that fires up our impostor syndrome. The one that makes us question our hosting skills, our topic selection, and our whole show. And yet, feedback, even the negative kind, doesn't have to get you down.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this episode, Mary takes on trolls and seasoned listeners alike to suggest a very different relationship between host and reviewer: one of thoughtful collaboration. Find out how to filter and process your feedback in a way that improves its production value and boosts your confidence—in your show and your unique voice.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Convert your podcast comments into actionable intel:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt;The track-and-tag system that helps you make the most of your feedback;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt;Why email feedback is the cream of the crop;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt;The real impact of platform reviews and ratings;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt;Why new shows shouldn't ask for reviews.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links worth mentioning from the episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Episode 102, How to Keep Fear From Overpowering Your Voice with Kat Stewart and Kevin Ribble: &lt;a href= "https://www.organizedsound.ca/how-to-keep-fear-from-overpowering-your-voice-with-kat-stewart-and-kevin-ribble-episode-102/"&gt;https://www.organizedsound.ca/how-to-keep-fear-from-overpowering-your-voice-with-kat-stewart-and-kevin-ribble-episode-102/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; 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The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice

Mary Chan, Organized Sound Productions, Made in Canada

How to Handle Listener Feedback - EP 103

OCT 20, 202516 MIN
The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice

How to Handle Listener Feedback - EP 103

OCT 20, 202516 MIN

Description

What's the worst piece of feedback you've received about your podcast? We all have one—that cringe-inducing review or comment that fires up our impostor syndrome. The one that makes us question our hosting skills, our topic selection, and our whole show. And yet, feedback, even the negative kind, doesn't have to get you down.

In this episode, Mary takes on trolls and seasoned listeners alike to suggest a very different relationship between host and reviewer: one of thoughtful collaboration. Find out how to filter and process your feedback in a way that improves its production value and boosts your confidence—in your show and your unique voice.

Convert your podcast comments into actionable intel:

  • The track-and-tag system that helps you make the most of your feedback;
  • Why email feedback is the cream of the crop;
  • The real impact of platform reviews and ratings;
  • Why new shows shouldn't ask for reviews.

Links worth mentioning from the episode:

Connect with Mary!

Show Credits: