{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Handle Demanding Guests and Pushy Publicists","description":"What do you do when big name guests and their publicists try to script your show and control the narrative? Why you should stay in charge and how to handle it in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Secret scripts: when guests control your questions Are you running the show ... or is your guest? Publicists gone wild: relentless follow-ups exposed Podcast credibility destroyed by letting others script How big name guests risk your authenticity \u201cSoftball questions\u201d ruin your listener\u2019s trust Guard your mic: publicists crave the power Why You Should Listen Why letting big name guests dictate your podcast is the ultimate power move \u2026 for them \u2014 and how to reclaim control The secret script that publicists are slipping hosts\u2014do you dare drop it for total creative freedom? How to spot when a guest is more hype than substance (before they embarrass your brand) The hidden tactic publicists use to ensure their mediocre clients look like superstars Why following a guest-provided question list can siphon away your hard-won audience (and what to do instead) How some \u201cinfluencers\u201d are weaponizing their fame to make you a background extra on your own show The real reason A-listers run from unscripted conversations \u2014 and how to make them sweat Ever feel like a puppet? Discover the subtle way to cut the strings and run your interviews your way Want instant envy from other podcasters? Here\u2019s how standing your ground with publicists puts you in the driver\u2019s seat The dirty little truth: When you ask the same questions as everyone else, your podcast becomes instantly forgettable Why letting a guest\u2019s \u201cteam\u201d monitor your interview could spell disaster (and how to shut the door, fast) How to avoid being just another notch on a guest\u2019s media belt \u2014 and command true exclusivity for your audience What publicists secretly fear about live, unedited interviews \u2014 and how that nervousness can fuel your advantage The \u201cWilliam Hung Effect\u201d: When hype outpaces talent, how to keep your show from becoming a viral punchline Protect your authority \u2014 the proven way to never hand over your mic or your message again, no matter who\u2019s knocking Episode Timestamps [00:00] The shocking truth about booking big name guests (and how their team tries to script you) [00:01] Why high-profile guests want to control your questions\u2014and what that really means for your show [00:02] The aggressive publicist: 16 suggested questions, follow-up overload, and demanding your cell number [00:03] \u201cYou have autonomy with your podcast. You are in charge.\u201d \u2014 how to reclaim your power from pushy guests [00:04] Inside David Hooper's bold (and blunt) email reply to a controlling publicist [00:07] The dark side of influencer guests: William Hung, hype, and the facades publicists pay to maintain [00:09] What REALLY happens when publicists try to sit in on your interviews\u2014and why you should never let them 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 - 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":"