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What is it really like to start... produce... and host a podcast?

Elizabeth Pearson Garr had been turning this question over in her mind for years before she released the first episode of The Experience Podcast in October 2021. The past year has been a whirlwind of cold calls, editing, researching, and lots of learning. 

This week, we’re flipping the script on The Experience Podcast; it’s Elizabeth’s turn to be interviewed. The Experience Podcast social media coordinator, Heather Stenwall, takes the mic to ask Elizabeth what it’s really like to host a podcast. 

Independent entrepreneurship can be intimidating; it’s scary to go out on your own, especially in an industry you’ve never worked in before. Pushing past the fear, though, opens the door to endless exciting possibilities. Elizabeth shares her highlights of hosting The Experience Podcast, challenges she’s faced, and tips and tricks of the trade for podcast beginners; if you don’t have a sound booth, for example, a roomful of stuffed animals will suffice. And, of course, you always need a trusty – and quiet – dog by your side.

In the episode, Elizabeth suggested that anyone interested in starting a podcast might want to read some books on the subject .  Here are a few she recommends:

"Podcasting" by Amanda Mayo
"So You Want to Start a Podcast" by Kristen Meinzer
"Out on the Wire" by Jessica Abel and Ira Glass


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