Season 1|Episode 4|The Psychology of Podcasting

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Corey and Jessica touch on the psychology and mindset of podcasters on this episode. People might think podcasters are a bit full of themselves, but is this really the case? Corey and Jessica answer questions like: Are podcasters narcissistic and fake? What should podcasters do if they experience imposter syndrome? Who's really an expert in the podcasting space? Can I be an expert? All the answers to these questions and more on this episode of The Podcast Producers.    Key Takeaways: 2:05 – Are podcasters narcissistic?  4:00 – Quit being fake. Be who you are, be real, and that will connect with people.  6:00 – Tim Paige still struggles with finding his own voice and what his audience wants.  7:10 – Sometimes copying your idols will give you a jump start on developing your own voice.  9:30 – What are some of the constraints podcasters are facing?  11:30 – You want to keep your podcast raw and natural, but you should also have a framework around it.   13:40 – Have a plan with your podcast and keep going.  16:45 – Don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help.  18:45 – Do podcasters fear that they'll become narcissistic?  23:50 – Podcasters want to add a new voice or opinion into the community that no one else seems to be covering.  24:40 – How humble are podcasters?  29:05 – Podcasters can be very open and transparent about how they think and it might rub people the wrong way.  33:45 – Podcasts give people an outlet to connect with others while they're working at home.  39:45 – Bringing vulnerability to a podcast also let's listeners be vulnerable too.  43:45 – Imposter syndrome can creep up on podcasters.  45:40 – I hate my voice!  52:05 -  You'll know pretty quickly if your content is worth while based on listener feedback.  56:20 – Having a podcast doesn't make you an expert.  61:00 – How do the real experts get started?    63:20 – Are podcasts trying to manipulate us? This isn't anything new.      Mentioned In This Episode: Dan Andrews – Tropical MBA | Pat Flynn – The Smart Passive Income  | John Lee Dumas - Entrepreneur On Fire | Dan Miller - 48 Days | Tim Paige – ConversionCast | Matt DuBiel – WCKG | Rob Walch of Libsyn | Daniel J. Lewis – Noodle.mx Network | Radiolab | Freakonomics | Marc Maron - WTF | Chris Hardwick – Nerdist | Cliff Ravenscraft – Podcast Answer Man | David Hooper – RED Podcast | Jordan Harbinger – The Art of Charm | David McRaney – You Are Not So Smart | Jason Cabassi – The Walking Dead Cast | Alisa & Tony DiLorenzo – ONE Extraordinary Marriage | Ben Krueger – Authority Engine | Jason Hartman – Hartman Media