Podcasting Made Simple

3 Key Things That Only The Best Podcast Guests Do | Mark Herschberg


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Podcast guesting has become one of the most significant exposure-gaining opportunities in the digital world. Because of this, people are flocking to the medium. Unfortunately, most people end up making costly mistakes while being interviewed. In this episode, Mark Herschberg shares 3 tips to help you stand out as a podcast guest. Mark explains that by avoiding visuals, keeping content evergreen, and not talking over hosts, you'll step into a further level of guesting mastery. Get ready to start winning more as a podcast guest!

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Key Moments:

00:00:11 - Introduction, 
00:00:28 - Avoid Using Visuals
00:02:10 - Be Explicit with Visual Examples
00:03:52 - Create Evergreen Content
00:07:27 - Never Speak Over the Host
00:09:51 - Editing Tips


 Timestamped Summary:

00:00:11 - Introduction
Mark Hirschberg shares his experience appearing as a podcast guest in over 350 episodes and introduces the three basic tips for giving a great episode as a guest.

00:00:28 - Avoid Using Visuals
Mark explains why visuals may not work well for podcasts, as some listeners may be visually impaired or accessing the podcast without video. He also highlights that people often listen to podcasts while driving or exercising, making visual content inconvenient or inaccessible.

00:02:10 - Be Explicit with Visual Examples
If visual examples are necessary, Mark advises being explicit and describing them rather than relying on slides or visuals. He suggests using air quotes as an example and explicitly mentioning it for audio-only listeners.

00:03:52 - Create Evergreen Content
Mark emphasizes the importance of creating content that remains relevant even in the future. He encourages providing temporal context when discussing time-sensitive topics, such as mentioning specific dates or seasons, to ensure listeners understand the timing of the conversation.

00:07:27 - Never Speak Over the Host
Mark advises against talking over the host during podcast conversations, as it can be frustrating for listeners and difficult to edit. He suggests being differential and pausing if overlap occurs, allowing for smoother editing if needed.

00:09:51 - Editing Tips
Mark shares two helpful editing tips: using clapping as an audio cue to indicate the need for a redo and visually marking the section with a piece of paper for


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