Longform Episode 577: PJ Vogt
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May 1, 2024 PJ Vogt, host of Search Engine, discusses crafting engaging question-driven stories, finding balance in podcast production, and navigating guest dynamics in podcasting. The episode delves into note-taking systems, team roles, and responsibilities in podcast production.
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Balance Big and Casual Episodes
- Balance ambitious reporting with conversational episodes to maintain audience engagement.
- Schedule in-depth stories carefully while mixing in lighter, hangout-style episodes for variety and sustainability.
Authentic Conversations Resonate
- Personal conversations about shared experiences, like internet use, can resonate more than heavily researched episodes.
- Authentic discussion scratches itches listeners personally feel and can create strong reactions.
Friendship Leads to Fame Talk
- PJ's episode with Molly Ringwald started from their friendship and a desire to discuss fame vulnerably.
- They had a trusting, personal conversation that became a deep episode about surviving celebrity.