Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard How to be an effective podcast guest

How to be an effective podcast guest

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To help you be a more effective podcast guest, and to ensure you get your story heard, we're sharing these basic hints, tips and guidelines. If you're going to be doing this more often in future, then drop us a mail to find out more about our Podcast Guest or Host Master Classes. training@solidgold.co.za

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11 Episodes

Types of Questions (updated) with Cal Kennedy

A bad host will ask closed-ended questions that lead to conversational dead ends while a good host will set you up with open-ended questions that help the interview flow and your message to be heard.
20 Jul 2022 3 min

Hosts (updated) with Ian F

Not all hosts are created equal and the range of skills you encounter may range from unskilled hobbyist, through adequate interviewer to seasoned pro.
20 Jul 2022 9 min

#01 Welcome

Hello, I’m Gavin Kennedy, founder and CEO of Solid Gold Studios. You’re likely listening to this podcast because you’ve been invited to be a guest on one of the channels we produce. Congratulations! And welcome to the exciting world of podcasting. Our vision is to be the podcast partner of…
14 Mar 2019 2 min

#02 Getting Settled

What we’re covering today applies to more than just podcasts and can (and should) be used for television and radio interviews as the principles remain the same. There is no difference between live or recorded podcasts, radio and television programs. Have you ever arrived at a studio for an interview…
14 Mar 2019 1 min

#03 Do's and Don'ts

The most important rule in any recording studio is to regard the microphones as “live” at all times. If you don’t want something recorded, don’t say it. Do not enter any studio without permission and invitation from the host or their technical team. Many studios have a red light at…
14 Mar 2019 2 min

#04 Hosts

Not all hosts are created equal and the range of skills you encounter may range from unskilled hobbyist, through adequate interviewer to seasoned pro. Let’s talk about three main types, “aggressive”, “bad” and then “good” hosts so you’ll know how to deal with them. Aggressive hosts are the most frustrating…
14 Mar 2019 1 min

#05 Types of Questions

A bad host will ask closed-ended questions that lead to conversational dead ends while a good host will set you up with open-ended questions that help the interview flow and your message to be heard. Simply put, closed-ended questions are those which can be answered with a "yes" or "no,"…
14 Mar 2019 1 min

#06 Deliver Your Message

In order to effectively deliver your message, start by ensuring the chair is comfortable and you can sit easily with the microphone close to your mouth. Set your headphones to the right level and keep your surroundings non -threatening. You may see other people in the studio that you would…
14 Mar 2019 1 min

#07 Recording

During a recording, silence is better than uuumms, eerrrss and aaahss. Often when people think of what next to say next, they start a sentence with um or aah, and then say their piece. Rather breathe, pause, and concentrate on saying the first word of each sentence without a throw-away…
14 Mar 2019 2 min

#08 That's a Wrap

Congratulations on completing the express version of “Podcast Guest 101” Although we’ve only just scratched the surface of how to be a great guest, you’ll find these tips useful for any broadcasting situation you find yourself in in future. We recommend that you listen to them again a few more…
14 Mar 2019 1 min