Ask We Edit Show

The success of your interview will be dependent on a few things, but maybe most importantly on the questions you ask as a host. There are several key techniques you can implement to ensure that you maximize the time you have with your guest and create the best content possible for your audience. These include reviewing previous interviews, researching your guest, and noting popular discussion questions that lead to intriguing conversations. Rich conversation will inspire creativity if you show genuine interest, so stay tuned to find out more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Listening to previous podcast interviews your guest as done to find great questions.
• Importance of doing your research on your guests’ field of interest.
• Promote discussion by asking open-ended questions that lead your guest into conversation.
• Fostering organic conversation that will lead to spontaneous interview questions.

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Determining your target audience is not always easy and can seem like a daunting task. However, there are a few important tips to help you make this process a little easier, such as using social media reconnaissance and audience surveys. These simple techniques can help you garner valuable information about your target audience and learn more about exactly what they are interested in and how you can help them reach their goals.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Using social media reconnaissance on your already established following.
• Doing your due diligence can help you narrow down to your interested followers.
• How to dig deep with a sample size of your audience.
• Get the basics of your audience demographics using a survey.

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Google Forms

Survey Monkey

Typeform

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If you are just getting started in podcasting, spending time trying to narrow down your target audience could seem like an unnecessary effort. However, here at Ask We Edit, we believe that getting to know your target audience is 100% worth it, even at the very beginning! Join us today as we cover why this task can help you grow faster, create better content, and more easily monetize!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Every content creator has a niche audience; knowing your audience helps you grow your show.
• Having a better idea of your audience makes content creation easier.
• Why defining a target audience is crucial for monetization purposes.

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While it is not essential to spend huge amounts of time coming up with episode titles, they are still important enough to deserve the application of a little know-how. Today’s show serves as an opportunity to cover a few of the most fundamental concepts to help you come up with titles that both pull your listener in and cover the SEO bases. Tune in to learn more.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Focusing a title around one keyword that captures the main theme of the episode.
• Avoiding long and boring titles by using as few words as possible.
• Using tools like SEMrush and Ahrefs to find keywords that are good for SEO.

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The Pacific Content Blog

Joe Rogan

SEMrush

Ahrefs

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As a podcasting interviewer, it is your responsibility to grab the reins and make sure the interview is not being steered too far off course. In this episode, we share a few tips that you can use as a host to help you keep the conversation natural but still on topic. Tune in and hear how to better satisfy the needs of your guest and audience all at once.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Allowing time for small talk and tangents but making sure you are satisfied with responses to your questions.
• Being wary of jumping from topic to topic too quickly.
• Toeing the line between being gracious but firm as the host.

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Part of what has made podcasting pop off in the last few years has been its freely accessible nature. However, in recent years the corporate world has bought exclusive rights to shows with big followings to attract users to their respected platforms. In today’s show, we examine the pros and cons of the shift to an exclusive podcast model

Key Points From This Episode:

• The corporate influence on the podcasting space leading to exclusive podcasts.
• The main drawback of this movement, asking listeners to pay to hear their favorite shows.
• Plus sides of the movement, regarding a shift to a higher quality of content all-round.
• How the move to an exclusive model has affected Joe Rogan’s listenership.

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Joe Rogan

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Today on the Ask We Edit show, we talk about the benefits of using a mixer when recording a podcast. Although a mixer is not a necessity, there are plenty of benefits of using one, and today we cover our top three. Tune in and learn about how mixers help you achieve a better quality product while also saving you time in post-production.

Key Points From This Episode:

• If you want to use an XLR mic, you need a mixer.
• The ability to adjust audio levels and control sound in real-time.
• A mixer is more reliable than a computer when it comes to crashing.

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You may want to consider using a mixer for recording your podcast episodes, as there are many benefits that they offer. In essence, a mixer takes multiple audio channels and routes them into other audio channels, giving you much more control over each channel in and out. Using a mixer will increase your sound quality and the amount of control that you have while recording, which is especially useful when conducting interviews or discussions with multiple speakers. Listen to find out more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Mixers have been an important part of the audio world for many decades. 
• Although not necessary for podcast recording, they can be very useful for the task.
• Using a mixer will improve your sound quality and control over the audio levels.
• A mixer allows you to make real-time adjustments to multiple audio channels.
• There is a wide variety of options for you to consider when buying a mixer. 

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One of the most powerful methods of growing your podcast and brand is to repurpose your podcast content. There are a variety of ways to do this, and on today's show, we share three simple and impactful ways that you can implement immediately. Tune in to hear how transcripts, audiograms, and infographics can extend your reach!

Key Points From This Episode:

• There are a variety of ways to grow your brand, audience, and reach.
• Repurposing content is a powerful way to go deeper and wider with your audience.
• Transcripts are a great way to repurpose content; turning audio into text!
• Audiograms can transform bits of your audio into something impactful and digestible. 
• Why not create infographics about the discussions on your show?

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When thinking about your podcast artwork, there are a few simple steps that can help you hit the right marks. The first thing is to make sure you include the title in the artwork so that it can stand alone. You will also probably want to decide and stick to a theme and aesthetic, and this means choices around colors, fonts, and the kinds of imagery you use. The main thing is to communicate what your podcast is about, and to try and grab people's attention, so make those priorities, when you are working on it. Other important considerations are the format, and dimensions, as these will have bearing on how it is displayed and compatibility with streaming sites. Tune in to hear it all!

Key Points From This Episode:

• There are a few essentials that must be included in artwork, most notably the title. 
• You will probably want to stick to a theme in terms of color, font, and imagery. 
• You can be creative with it; there are no hard and fast rules!
• Priorities should be to grab attention and communicate what your show is about. 
• Take note of the dimensions and file type of your podcast artwork! 

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