{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Stop Wasting Time on Useless Podcast Guests","description":"What happens when publicists pitch the wrong guests for your show (and how to protect your podcast and audience from off-topic interviews) in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode How bad guests ruin your podcast\u2019s reputation Publicists will twist any guest  Don\u2019t let desperate guests hijack your show Resist the urge to fill slots with \u201canyone\u201d Saying yes puts you on the \u201csucker list\u201d Why most \u201cnumber one\u201d books are a scam (and other guest tricks) Loyalty to your audience beats pleasing guests Why You Should Listen Why saying \u201cyes\u201d to bad pitches could destroy your podcast\u2019s reputation\u2014before you even realize it\u2019s happening The sneaky way PR people cram their clients into your show\u2014even when there\u2019s zero fit (most podcasters fall for this!) 3 red flags that scream \u201cwaste of time\u201d guest\u2014spot them in seconds and never get stuck in a pointless interview again The \u201cFranchise CEO\u201d trick: how people with no relevant expertise hijack your audience\u2019s attention for their hidden agenda The shocking truth about supplement pushers\u2014and how they turn your show into their personal sales funnel How lazy, copy-paste PR pitches end up making YOU look desperate (and get you blacklisted by smart listeners) Why you must ruthlessly protect your platform\u2014even if it means making enemies in the industry The one \u201cfavor\u201d publicists ask that can land you on everyone\u2019s sucker list (here\u2019s how to dodge it and take control) How envy for \u201cbig\u201d guests could lead you to take on dead-weight nobodies\u2014killing your growth and credibility The destructive mindset that leads podcasters to accept \u201cjust anyone\u201d instead of demanding guests that deliver value Why being \u201cnice\u201d to publicists can secretly rob you of time, energy, and the A-list interviews you crave The embarrassing awards and titles PR flacks invent\u2014and why you must never be seduced by their false authority How to tell if a guest only wants to plug their product and will never provide real value to your listeners (power move: how to shut them down before they drain your airtime!) What really happens when you let fear and laziness dictate guest selection\u2014prepare for dwindling downloads The \u201cnever release\u201d secret: Why you should spike more interviews than you air (and how this power move actually boosts your show\u2019s reputation and audience loyalty) Episode Timestamps [00:01:22] Why publicists will pitch you guests that make zero sense for your show (and how they try to force-fit them anyway) [00:02:42] The franchise executive \u201cMen\u2019s Health\u201d guest pitch that misses the mark\u2014and the sly tactics behind it [00:05:29] The secret reason supplement CEOs keep showing up in your inbox (and what they\u2019re really after) [00:06:21] When every conversation with a guest somehow circles back to their product\u2014exposed! [00:09:14] The \u201cTaco Bell\u201d Pitch\u2014how guest pitches recycle the same credentials in endless disguises [00:10:42] The fatal mistake podcasters make by engaging with bad pitches (and what it\u2019s really costing you) [00:12:10] The single filter that matters when choosing a guest\u2014none of the awards or titles mean a thing! 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 the 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":"