2-Person Podcast Tips - PTC Episode 038

2-Person Podcast Tips

A few notes before the episode this week. I am speaking at the Podcast Movement in Dallas August 16th and 17th, 2014. It is a national podcast conference that has an amazing roster of presenters and speakers. It is less than $135 (including fees) for the standard ticket before June 1, 2014. I would love to have you join me there using my affiliate link. Get your ticket by clicking the logo in the bottom right corner online at PodcastTalentCoach.com.

Dave Jackson recently invited me to join him on the Podcast Review Show. You can find the show and listen at PodcastReviewShow.com. Each week we invite a podcaster on the show for a critique of the entire business from content to website to revenue opportunities.

If you would like to be featured on the show, click the “Get Reviewed” link at PodcastReviewShow.com.

Joining a two-person show forced me to review my tips for shows with multiple hosts. How do you maintain the level of quality and professionalism? How do you maintain the focus without running down rabbit holes and getting lost?

Most of these tips apply if you are a solo podcaster or only have guests on your show.

There are five areas to develop for a show with multiple hosts.

Define Each Role

• Select your partner carefully
• If you are the same, one of you isn’t necessary
• What is each expected to bring to the show

Responsibilities During The Show

• Who drives
• Who sets up topics
• Who cues others

Smooth Flow

• Develop hand signals to avoid talking over each other
• Use chat if can’t see each other
• Use names of each host to allow listeners to follow along
• Use a show clock so each host knows where the story is headed
• Begin stories with your intriguing introduction so your partner can follow

Other Work

• Decide who handles other tasks like booking guests & post production
• Equal sound quality
• Use similar equipment
• Record on separate channels for processing & post prod

If It Ends

• Create an agreement before you begin
• What happens to the show if someone wants to leave?
• Who owns the content if someone leaves?
• Who owns the business & clients?
• “Oh, it will never happen. We’re married/best friends/brothers.” It happens all the time. Don't fool yourself.

Plan your show before you begin. If you are already creating content, it is never too late to start. Start planning today.

This week:

1. Define the roles of each member of your show and put it in writing
2. Start using the names of those on the show
3. Create an exit plan for the show if it should end

Next week we will discuss how to prepare for a show. We will review topics like how to get over prelaunch jitters, how to use your notes, and what should be included in your prep outline.

I'd love to help you with your podcast. E-mail any questions or comments you might have to Coach@PodcastTalentCoach.com.

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