Do I Need to Read A Script?

No, in fact it’s probably better if you don’t. There’s a lot to consider when planning the content of a podcast. Here’s five reasons why planning to improvise can take your podcast to the next level: Listeners will know if you’re reading. It could help you make the words perfect, but it will sound too rigid. Improvising gives your words authenticity. Sometimes the small pauses and the intonation that comes from improvised speech lets the audience know that these are your words and no one else’s. Improvising makes your podcast more dynamic. A loose and malleable flow puts the listener at ease. This is a podcast, not a lecture. Improvised speech emulates conversation. Having a conversational tone in your podcast makes your words more engaging. This is a one-on-one with you and the listener. Reading is boring. A podcast is not a blog. Give your audience unique content that they can’t get anywhere else. Try writing your content in bullet points instead of a full script. Practice extemporising on those bullet points and you’ll become a better podcast host.