{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Core Podcasting Mic Skills","description":"Master the five essential on-mic skills every podcaster needs, from hosting and interviewing to storytelling and voice control, in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Why \u201cone-trick podcasters\u201d get left behind Outsmart big studios: master every podcast skill NPR advice that flops for independents Be the hired gun clients envy and chase Ignore \u201cradio land\u201d and make listeners feel chosen Rambling guests? Here\u2019s how to wrestle control Death, dedication, and the power of pacing Why You Should Listen Why mastering \u201ccore on-mic skills\u201d gives you instant status and respect \u2014 even if you\u2019re a complete unknown How to make your podcast so binge-worthy, your competition will be green with envy (while their own listeners defect to you!) The embarrassing mistake smart podcasters STILL make on interviews (and how it kills growth\u2026 are you guilty?) Do you secretly lust after the power to control every conversation? Learn the pacing trick that puts you in command How to turn any guest \u2014 even ramblers and narcissists \u2014 into pure podcast gold (with a Jedi-level redirect tactic) The glutton\u2019s way to churn out episodes fast\u2026 without ever needing a guest again (you\u2019ll never be hungry for content) The dirty little secret NPR won\u2019t tell you about podcast production \u2014 and why ignoring it could keep you broke How the oldest active podcaster hacked her way to total creative independence (learn what she refused to outsource!) The one \u201cget in, get good, get gone\u201d formula that will make your show addictively efficient \u2014 most hosts NEVER do this How the dark art of monologuing gives you total control and audience loyalty (even if you think you ramble too much) Use the envy-triggering skill of storytelling to have listeners glued to your every word \u2014 longing for the payoff The 3-part \u201cparking lot moment\u201d method for crafting stories people can\u2019t turn off (even after arriving home) Why the voice-control technique used by radio legends like Casey Kasem gives you seductive authority on the mic (and how to steal it) Strategic silence: The forbidden trick that makes every word sound richer \u2014 and your rivals sound like frantic amateurs Why developing these podcasting skills lets you outlast, outplay, and out-earn even the most well-financed shows (power is yours, no matter your gear or budget) Episode Timestamps [01:25] \u201cThis guy was amazing. Had one of those movie trailer voices \u2026 but that was all that he had.\u201d \u2014 The brutal truth about relying on talent alone in podcasting. [02:35] \u201cA lady from NPR\u2026 She\u2019s giving a presentation \u2026 and says, \u2018Well, that\u2019s really for your producer.\u2019\u201d \u2014 A hilarious real-life moment revealing how out of touch even big media pros can be with indie podcasters. [05:12] \u201cYou are a part of that sustainability. You have to be able to continue to show up\u2026\u201d \u2014 The overlooked secret behind keeping your podcast alive when most fade out. [07:52] \u201cThis is an episode for you. I am talking to you. I don\u2019t say\u2026 \u2018All my fans listening.\u2019\u201d \u2014 Why the personal touch matters more than ever (and what old-school radio still gets wrong!). [10:03] \u201cAre you doing it? You go in with an agenda, ten questions \u2026 you go into that next thing without responding to what\u2019s happening.\u201d \u2014 The embarrassing interview mistake even top podcasters make\u2014and how to avoid it! [13:40] \u201cMonologuing is weird, so you\u2019re going to have to practice it. But if you want to be a powerful podcaster, you need to get better at it.\u201d \u2014 The daring challenge: Hold attention solo, no guests, no music. [16:13] \u201cYou\u2019re going to lose your ability to sustain \u2026 to take a deep breath and go on and on \u2026 I could do that forever because I work on my breath control.\u201d \u2014 The voice control secret that separates pros from amateurs (and what smoking can teach you about podcasting longevity). 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":"