{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Become a Great Podcast Host","description":"Want to know what really makes a podcast host great? David Hooper breaks down the secrets to setting the space, guiding guests, and running unforgettable interviews in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode The truth about co-author interviews Guests that kill episode momentum How big-name guests hog all attention Insider secrets for making podcast guests shine Why publicists ruin unforgettable interviews Good hosts aren\u2019t born, they\u2019re made Why You Should Listen The secret weapon to making your podcast unforgettable (even your mom will brag about it) The forbidden hosting mistake that kills guest chemistry How to harness guest envy to supercharge your podcast\u2019s impact (and your own authority!) The host\u2019s power move for dealing with pushy publicists ... and why Howard Stern never deals with this Are you making the \u201cvalue meal blunder\u201d on your show? How to avoid it ... The little-known trick for setting the stage so guests deliver their most brilliant insights (without begging) The easiest way to make every guest desperately want to impress you Build instant trust with even the most nervous first-timer (they\u2019ll follow your lead all episode) The dangerous temptation of scripted questions ... how to break free and ignite deeper conversations Why great podcast hosts are forged in the flames of failure (and how laziness can help you shortcut the process) The seductive art of listening: why stealing singer secrets will make your hosting irresistible Use the \u201ccloset trick\u201d to sound like a pro ... even if you\u2019re broke and recording at home How to exploit guest greed for exposure by giving them social media \u201cbling\u201d they\u2019ll lust after The psychology of power: Why you must command the energy before the mics get hot The glutton\u2019s guide to extracting maximum value from every guest (without letting them hijack your show) Episode Timestamps [00:02:35] Why having more than one guest can sabotage your interview ... and the secret \u201cguest differential\u201d mistake most podcasters don\u2019t see coming [00:03:45] The time a big-name musician brought \u201csidecar\u201d  [00:05:31] Why \u201cvalue meal\u201d interviews don\u2019t work [00:06:32] The forbidden role of publicists [00:07:47] The real art of \u201csetting the space\u201d\u2014sneaky ways to make guests shine and why pre-interviews aren\u2019t just for question lists [00:09:03] \u201cYou\u2019re the chauffeur, the Sherpa\u201d ... the surprising reason your energy as a host can make or break your guest\u2019s performance [00:11:34] Why being a great podcast host is exactly like being a great singer ... and the key lesson from an acapella legend that will transform your interviews You want these links ... Subscribe to Big Podcast Playbook See Big Podcast AMP for personalized podcast growth assistance The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter \u200b Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here \u2013 it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.\u200b Want more help growing your podcast audience? Big Podcast Extra - Podcasting Tips Big Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program) ","author_name":"Big Podcast Playbook - Grow Your Podcast. Build Your Audience.","author_url":"https:\/\/podcast.bigpodcast.com\/","html":"