The Podcast On Podcasting

A good interviewer makes an effort to make the most out of their guests. In this episode, Adam and Christophe discuss how to be a great interviewer and how to interact with your guests. Tune in now to learn how to bring out the best in every conversation.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Pre-interview: Do your research

• Making phone calls before the show

• Camaraderie and building rapport with your guest

• Adding value to your guests and listener

• Vulnerability to learn from yourself and your guest

• Benefits of being real and authentic as a podcaster

• Tips to monetize your podcast and how to grow your show

ABOUT CHRISTOPHE ZAJAC-DENEK

From Metro Detroit, Michigan, Christophe was born with Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia. He started seeing a dwarfism specialist at age 2. He's an avid surfer and went to college at Michigan State University. He never wanted to associate with or talk to little people growing up until he worked on Hollywood productions and slowly accepted who he was as a little person.

After his career as a TV producer, rock band member, and actor in the film industry, Christophe started a podcast called I'm Kind Of A Big Deal. It is about the unique lives of people affected by dwarfism. His goal is to build a bridge between little people and the average height world.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPHE

In today's episode, Adam shares some equipment and how to use them properly to avoid common mistakes when treating sound for your shows. Join in as he walks you through the biggest pitfalls podcasters face when recording. Plus, why proper mic technique can save you hours in post-production and prevent distorted or unusable recordings.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Places where you should not be recording

• Importance of acoustic panels for sound treatment

• Proper way of using your microphone while recording

• Advantages of using earphones/headphones for your podcast

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

In today's episode, Ralph Cochran shares some ways on how to monetize your podcast and how your listeners will resonate with your message. He breaks down the importance of crafting a clear message, building a community, and implementing a strategic monetization plan from the beginning. Dive into why partnerships matter, how to choose the right platforms, and the systems that help podcasters scale sustainably!

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Significance of focusing your message to your listeners

• How to engage/serve your audience

• The benefits of having a partner who knows what to work on

• Why it's important to have a reach plan and monetization plan

• Ways to set up monetization on podcasti

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What's in it for your listener if you'll use the right microphone? In this episode, Adam talks about different types of microphones and why it's important to have the best one for your podcast. What's in it for your listener if you'll use the right microphone? In this episode, Adam talks about different types of microphones and why it's important to have the best one for your podcast.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Why you should stop using a wrong microphoneWhy you should stop using the wrong microphone

• Difference between condenser and dynamic microphoneDifference between Condenser and Dynamic microphone

• Where to find the best microphone for your podcastWhere to find the best microphone for your podcast

• What's the use of "cardioid mic"

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

If you have a strong interest and knowledge of a particular topic, you should seriously consider hosting a podcast. But how to create a podcast? In today's episode, Max Branstetter shares his insights on how to start a podcast and also shares his ideas on how to establish a brand that suits you.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Things you need to look for in a post-production team

• Tips on how to be better in the post-production process

• Advantages of editing your own podcast shows

• Ways to overcome challenges in creating episodes

• The advantages of having high ratings and how to achieve them

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED