I ask my audience what their top pet peeves are just drive them nuts. We're spilling the beans on all the annoying things that make us want to tear our hair out while listening. We've got it all covered from podcasters who take forever to get to the good stuff to the dreaded mid-sentence ads that pop up like uninvited guests at a party. We also chat about the classic blunders that drive listeners nuts, like out-of-context clips and those cringe-worthy audio issues. So, grab your headphones and get ready to laugh and commiserate as we call out all the podcasting faux pas that need to be put to rest!
Thanks to the Participants in This Episode
Steve Stewart from SteveStewart.me and the Podcast Editor Academy
Kim Newlove from the Pharmacist's Voice and the Perrysburg Podcast
Mark Lawley from the Practical Prepping show.
Todd the Gator from the Guardian Downcast show.
Zo Richardson from the Back Look Cinema show.
York from Welcome to Earth Stories Show.
Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting.
Niel's GoFundMe Page and his Documentary The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary
Takeaways:
- Podcasters need to stop dragging out the intro and just get to the point already.
- Volume fluctuations between hosts and guests are a major annoyance that can ruin a podcast.
- Out-of-context clips at the start of a podcast are confusing and just plain unnecessary.
- Too many commercials can turn a great podcast into a frustrating experience for listeners.
- Not including show notes wastes listeners' time and makes it hard to follow up on interesting topics. Don't tell me a book and then not put the link.
- Bad audio quality is the ultimate deal-breaker that makes me want to hit stop immediately.
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