The Level Up English Podcast #347 The Reality of Running a Podcast for 16+ Years (Luke's English Podcast)
Oct 22, 2025
Join Michael as he chats with Luke, an experienced podcaster with over 16 years of teaching and entertaining through his English Podcast. They dive into the challenges of filming outdoors, dealing with self-consciousness, and how to balance authenticity with audience expectations. Luke shares insights on experimenting with content formats and the delicate dance between YouTube algorithms and educational value. Plus, they brainstorm future mission-style videos that combine fun with practical English skills. Perfect for aspiring podcasters and curious listeners!
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First Walk-And-Talk Felt Awkward
- Luke describes his first walk-and-talk filming in Paris and feeling extremely self-conscious with a selfie stick.
- Many listeners later reassured him that most people didn't judge him harshly.
Overcome Self-Consciousness By Jumping In
- Realize most self-consciousness is in your head and strangers don't want you to fail.
- Jump into the uncomfortable task to make a mental switch and quickly get used to it.
Reframe Passers-By As Supportive
- Remind yourself passers-by want you to succeed, not judge you.
- Use that perspective to relieve pressure and perform more confidently.