Key Topics to Cover:
- The Art of Editing and Post-Production:
- Why “local recording” (if you have remote guests) is crucial for quality.
- Tips for removing filler words (“um,” “uh”) without sounding choppy.
- Using compression, EQ, and limiting to achieve a consistent, polished audio level (The “Loudness War” for podcasts).
- Mastering the Interview:
- Doing thorough guest research and preparing non-obvious questions.
- The host’s role in guiding the conversation and cutting out irrelevant tangents before recording.
- Making it easy for your guest to share the episode (pre-made graphics, suggested captions).
- Structuring for Bingeability:
- Using season-based formats to create a narrative arc and build anticipation.
- Creating a strong “hook” in the first 30 seconds to retain new listeners.
