To be a good podcast host you want your audience to feel like you're having a natural conversation with them. To do that you’ve got to strike a balance between 'conversation' and 'performance.'
The Holy Grail of podcast hosting is when your audience says things like "I feel like I know you" or "It feels like I'm hanging out with an old friend." And the only way to make them feel that is if you speak to them in a way that's comfortable, relaxed and familiar.
If you want to hold the attention of your audience you really need to lift the energy in your voice when you're hosting a podcast. Because even killer content becomes a snore fest if you're not delivering it in an engaging way.
Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/performance/
About me...
My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.
At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.
I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts.
I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place.
Resources...
Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.auOnline podcasting course: podschool.com.au
Contact...
Twitter: @RachelCorbettFacebook: @RachCorbettInstagram: @_RachelCorbettWebsite: www.rachelcorbett.com