Kori Miller offers the benefits of hosting a live podcast via a ready-made platform like Blog Talk Radio or Spreaker. She offers insights from her experiences, including how to handle sound, equipment, MIA guest issues.
6. You’re about to call into your show, but your Voip connection isn’t
functioning correctly.
You live in a rural area, and your internet connection is a bit wacky.
You have no clue how to download and edit an archived show.
You don’t know how to market the show and grow your audience.
You don’t know what headset to buy or if you should buy a microphone
with all the bells & whistles.
You don’t know how to pre-record a show in the event a guest can’t take
part in your live show.
Your service provider (Blog Talk or Spreaker) is experiencing a temporary
glitch right before show time.
8. Sound Issues:
Barking dog
A lawn mower
A phone ringing
Children
The doorbell
A siren
Do’s:
Find the quietest spot from which to host your show. Be mindful of echoes.
Turn off all ringing devices
Train your children not to interrupt. No door knocking, slamming, rough-housing — you get the idea.
Put a note on your door or create an “On Air” button.
9. Connection glitches between your headset
and computer
Skype call drops
Your voip service isn’t working
Your service provider’s site is down
10. • Time zone mix up
• Emergency arises
Do’s:
• Create a solo show that you can use
• Upload an archived show
Tip: You’ll still need to phone into your show and sign
off at the end
Remember: “Our scheduled guest is unable to be with
us today. Please enjoy this interview from (insert
date) with (insert guest’s name or topic.)
11. Use a ready-made platform like Blog Talk
Radio or Spreaker
Use a laptop or desk top computer
A headset, microphone, or phone
Skype ~$9 every 3 months *US/Canada plan
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