EPISODE · Aug 5, 2024 · 1H 1M
Is Swearing Hurting Your Podcast’s Reach?
from Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real Podcasting Advice · host Marc Ronick | Podcasting Coach and Consultant
Do swear words in podcast titles hurt your discoverability? Today, we address a mailbag question about whether using swear words in podcast titles impacts discoverability and feedback. Additionally, we'll share tips borrowed from other podcasts to improve our shows. We'll also explore the significance of authenticity, creative methods for handling explicit language, and strategies for conducting compelling interviews. Episode Highlights: [8:21] Icebreaker Question: Do swear words in podcast titles hurt your discoverability? [11:10] Cursing, and cultural sensitivity. [30:22] Tips and styles, with a focus on authenticity. [35:19] What's something you've "borrowed" from another podcast that you now do/use on your show? [36:32] Podcasting influences and formats. [43:47] Using cold opens. [47:29] Interviewing techniques inspired by Terry Gross. Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmc/ Ashley’s question about explicit language in titles: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting/posts/681147747552230/ Catch Marc’s guest appearance on Song Swap Showdown (8-5-24): www.songswapshowdown.com/ NPR Project Blueprint: training.npr.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-Project-Blueprint-SLW.pdf Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and continue to bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w Brought to you by iRonickMedia.com and NextGenPodcaster.com Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or [email protected]
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Do swear words in podcast titles hurt your discoverability? Today, we address a mailbag question about whether using swear words in podcast titles impacts discoverability and feedback. Additionally, we'll share tips borrowed from other podcasts to improve our shows. We'll also explore the significance of authenticity, creative methods for handling explicit language, and strategies for conducting compelling interviews. Episode Highlights: [8:21] Icebreaker Question: Do swear words in podcast titles hurt your discoverability? [11:10] Cursing, and cultural sensitivity. [30:22] Tips and styles, with a focus on authenticity. [35:19] What's something you've "borrowed" from another podcast that you now do/use on your show? [36:32] Podcasting influences and formats. [43:47] Using cold opens. [47:29] Interviewing techniques inspired by Terry Gross. Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmc/ Ashley’s question about explicit language in titles: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting/posts/681147747552230/ Catch Marc’s guest appearance on Song Swap Showdown (8-5-24): www.songswapshowdown.com/ NPR Project Blueprint: training.npr.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-Project-Blueprint-SLW.pdf Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and continue to bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w Brought to you by iRonickMedia.com and NextGenPodcaster.com Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or [email protected]
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