Let's Make This More Interesting Episode 3: Who Are You Really? (with Ross Buchanan)
Oct 2, 2023
National radio presenter Ross Buchanan joins Adam to discuss the challenges of being interesting for four hours on the radio, the unique intimacy of radio as a medium, connecting with listeners through personal experiences like delivering bread and using social media, the importance of authenticity and mental health in podcasting, effective communication techniques, and the foundation of being interesting through self-expression and curiosity.
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Bridget Jones's Diary Test Screening
- Richard Curtis tested a first edit of Bridget Jones's Diary, but the audience didn't laugh.
- Moving a relatable scene to the beginning, showing Bridget in pajamas with ice cream, fixed the issue.
Radio's Intimacy
- Radio is an intimate medium despite being mass media, unlike TV.
- This intimacy fosters a one-to-one connection between the presenter and the listener.
Bread Delivery
- During lockdown, Ross Buchanan baked and delivered bread to listeners, strengthening their connection.
- This act of kindness fostered a sense of community beyond the typical presenter-listener dynamic.