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Episode 405 - Three Things Every Podcaster Should Practice Today to Improve Your Communication and Confidence as a Podcaster

Welcome to the podcast! Be sure to go back into our past episodes to catch great conversations and topics designed to help you on your podcast - episode 404 features Cass and her amazing podcast process, if you want a great framework that might work well for your podcast, go back one episode and hear that conversation!

This episode features 3 practice tips that you can use today to improve your podcast

Record a video of yourself reading and talking, then, the challenge is to:

- listen to your recording playback without watching the screen, just listen, what do you hear yourself doing?

- watch the video playback with the sound off - what do you see?

- grab a transcription of the words you said - what can you clean up when you speak? Crutch words, are you an umh machine? Too many tangents?

Take one thing that you noticed that you can improve on, address that one thing and make a positive change, then repeat this process again, and agan, and... again - keep improving everytime you do this and your audience will notice!

Next episode features Sani from PodPacer.com - a cool tool for podcasters and a free "Roast My Show" AI tool - if you are nervous about roasting your own show, roast mine!

The creator of this process is Vinh Giang - here is a video of Vinh teaching this process which inspired this episode

Episode 404 - CO-HOST - Cassian Bellino - Biblically Speaking Podcast, and an Impressive List of Tools That Can Help Your Podcast

Meet the Founder, Cassian Bellino

When I felt the pull to start the Biblically Speaking podcast, it wasn’t a dramatic revelation, but a persistent nudge. Over the years, I had countless conversations about faith—what began as casual discussions often grew into deeper reflections.
I realized that people asked the same questions I once asked, wrestled with similar doubts, and shared insights that resonated with me. I realized I wasn’t just interested in theology—I was driven by it, needing a space to unpack and connect with others around the questions that kept me up at night.

With every conversation and every page of Scripture studied, the Bible became clearer, simpler, and, most importantly, transformative. Now, through hundreds of hours of interviews and insights from some of the world’s most respected scholars, Biblically Speaking exists to make the Bible understandable, approachable, and powerfully relevant to everyday life. It’s been a journey of learning, one that has completely changed me—and I’m here to share it with you.Biblically Speaking - The Bible has been a bestseller for millennia, yet learning about Christianity can feel daunting. I felt the same way. So, as I asked questions, I hit "Record." Biblically Speaking is for curious Christians seeking clear answers to big Bible questions.

Each episode unpacks Scripture with theologians, breaking down passages, parables, and prophecies to make the Bible relatable and easy to understand. If you're looking to grow in faith with real insights and a fresh perspective, this podcast is your guide to understanding God's Word simply and meaningfully.

Episode 409 - CO-HOST - Bob LeMent - When There Was Only 50 Podcasts, Your Podcast Persona, and a Blue Cat - Video Version

Bob joins The How To Podcast Series and yes, he is on video as a cartoon blue cat! So, a video is in order for this episode!

The audio version is also available!

The Static Web Site’s first official episode was January 1, 1999, in a vain attempt to make the world hear the off-kilter and sophomoric ramblings of Miles Tidal and Bob LeMent.

Now 25 years and counting they continue their weekly stream-of-consciousness dialogues. As you may have discerned from listening, we do no preparation or use any manners or decorum to provide a fully improvised piece of comedy. Enjoy.

We have been producing this weekly audio internet show, Static Radio, since November 25, 1998. Miles and I have recorded each week with only very minor interruptions over the last 25 years. Those were mostly personal tragedies, family members passing away, or losing your house to a fire, and one national tragedy on September 11, 2001. But other than those minor bumps each week Miles and I give the internet a 15 to 40-minute weekly comedy show about the strange and funny happenings in their lives.

Although technology has changed drastically over the last 25 years, Miles and I have persevered week after week to bring a little levity to the world. Yes sometimes it can be quite bawdy, or even crass, but it is always an attempt to make each other laugh and hopefully make you, the audience, laugh as well. We lay bare our quirks, deficits, and all the things that make us human, but try to spin it humorously.

The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - How Many Books Do You Need to Write to be an Author - How many podcast episodes to be a podcaster

It only takes a single book to be an author - one book! Not a new book every week or every second week. Just one book and you are an author for the rest of your life!

It also means that a single podcast episode makes you a podcaster - not a popular discussion in the podcasting space, but it is true!

If the idea of starting your podcast is a future dream, I want you to consider making that dream a reality now with a single episode launched than a podcast that stays in your head and heart and never shared.

One episode makes you a podcaster - let's start together now!

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Episode 403 - Curiosity Ignited - How Well-Crafted Questions Can Elevate Your Podcast Conversations

To spark deeper conversations and connections with your podcast guests, crafting well-thought-out questions is crucial. Here are some strategies and examples to help you leverage better questions:

Open-ended questions encourage guests to share detailed stories and insights, leading to more engaging dialogues

For example:

• Instead of: "Did you face challenges while building your business?"

• Ask: "What were some of the most significant challenges you faced while building your business, and how did you overcome them?"

This approach invites your guest to share their journey, insights, and experiences in their own unique way

Thoroughly research your guest's background and recent projects. This allows you to ask more informed and personalized questions

For example:

• "I noticed you recently worked on [specific project]. What was the most surprising thing you learned during that process?"

This demonstrates your preparation and can lead to discussions about topics the guest may not often get to address

Listen actively to your guest's responses and ask follow-up questions to go deeper with your guest

For example:

• If a guest mentions a pivotal career moment, follow up with: "What was going through your mind at that moment?" or "How did that experience shape your approach to what you do today?"

Ask questions that challenge common beliefs or encourage critical thinking

For example:

• "What's a commonly held belief in your industry that you passionately disagree with, and why?"

This type of question can lead to thought-provoking discussions and showcase your guest's expertise

Include questions that reveal the guest's personality and experiences beyond their professional life

For example:

• "What's something our listeners might not know about you?"

• "If you could give your 18-year-old self some advice, what would you say?"

These questions can help create a more personal connection with your guest and audience

Encourage your guest to reflect on their experiences and share valuable insights

For example:

• "What's the most important lesson you've learned in your career so far?"

• "How has [specific event or experience] influenced your decisions since?"

By asking these types of well-crafted questions, you can create a more dynamic, insightful, and engaging podcast interview that resonates with your audience and brings out the best in your guests.

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