The Talent Show

questions or comments?  shark@zensharkmedia.com In this episode of The Talent Show, I discuss how important it is for your title or tagline to clearly say what your show is about.  It's very easy to get "cute" with your name or tagline, but this can really backfire.  To ensure consistency and easy search, make sure that your potential listeners know exactly what your show is all about.

send me more questions...love them!  shark@zensharkmedia.com This episode of The Talent Show I introduce you to a show I recently discovered, The Sex I'm Not Having.  Host, Anna Hummel reached out to me to inquire about coaching and we had a great conversation!  She followed up with a great question about implementing feedback and getting out of your head while recording! Thanks for listening everyone!!!  

Heard any good shows lately?  Maybe its your show?  Email me!  Part of what I do in the world of podcasting is scouting for great, undiscovered shows.  If you have a show, not matter the topic or discussion, and you feel its great, let me know.  I am always looking to help people take their show to the next level and there are cool ways to do that! my email is shark@zensharkmedia.com Thanks all!

Got a question?  Cool.  Love it.  shark@zensharkmedia.com This episode I share with you a brainstorm exercise that I always used with shows in radio.  This was an exercise I would use for talk shows who were building daily content.  This exercise that I share with you is great for show AND episode creation.  Brainstorming is a great tool to help you build your show in the beginning and to help you keep building great episodes now and in the future!

Questions?  Cool.  shark@zensharkmedia.com This episode of The Talent Show we explore the idea of resetting content in your podcast.  In radio, we would always reset content because listeners come and go minute-by-minute.  In podcasting, resetting isn't as important because listeners can find info on their phone, computer, etc...  However, resetting is a valuable tool that all hosts can use to keep listeners engaged at all times.  Enjoy and thanks for all your feedback!!!

Is there such a thing as "taboo" content? In this episode of The Talent Show I look into the idea of "taboo" content for radio or podcasting.  I discuss why there is a ton of taboo around radio content, but not in podcasting content.  Thanks for listening!

It's like putting two mirrors in front of one another. In this episode of The Talent Show, I share feedback I received about episodes 25-27 where I did three parts about getting the right feedback for your podcast.  Thanks for all the emails I received...love getting feedback from all of you! Send your questions, feedback and love to shark@zensharkmedia.com.  Thanks all!

How long should your podcast really be?  It's easy to answer, "shorter than it currently is!" But that's more a point to doing better editing...for another time.  In this episode, we discuss the perfect length of a podcast (if there is one).  I give you the average length of all podcasts, the biggest complaints about podcasts and three factors to consider when asking yourself how long your show should be.  Enjoy! questions?  shark@zensharkmedia.com

Feedback (Part Three) - In this episode of The Talent Show, I spend a few minutes with fellow host, Alex Barker.  Alex hosts The 66 Day Experiment, a show about setting a true habit for change.  During this actual coaching call that Alex and I did a week or so ago, I tell him that I like his fluidity and content, but he should look at structuring his show to give his listeners a better, more engaged experience.  I start this episode with three minutes of Alex's show as well so you can hear what he's doing. Thanks for listening to The Talent Show!

Feedback Part two! This episode, I explore the fear of feedback that is rampant amongst all of us that do our own show.  We know we need it...but it's hard to ask for it and even harder to recieve it. I share a story of feedback I recently received that lead to part of this episode. I share a story of (poorly) giving feedback to my radio morning show in Tampa, The Morning X. And finally, four things to remember when receiving feedback. Thanks and enjoy and I hope you have a great show!

In this episode of The Talent Show, I look at the truth about feedback.  This show, the first of a three part series, looks at the fact that podcasters, by in large, don't seek feedback.  In a very brief conversation I had with a speaker at Podcast Movement, it was confirmed to me.  While hosts won't seek it, and that's perfectly normal, feedback is a key to success.  This show leads into the next episode about overcoming a fear of feedback.  I also give mention to a couple of shows I have worked with recently -  J. Michael and wyzguyradio (www.wyzguyradio.com) Alex Barker and the 66 Day Experiment (search on itunes or www.66dayexperiment.com) thanks for listening!

questions...just email me.  whenever. I'm free. shark@zensharkmedia.com This is Miguel Fuller.  Miguel, and his co-host Holly, do "The Miguel Show" weekday mornings on Hot 101.5 in Tampa, FL.  Miguel has only been on-air in mornings in Tampa for a few months, but his show is getting traction fast.  Not only did Miguel make a 200+ market jump this year (Panama City, FL - #236 to Tampa, FL #19) he just won the "Radio's Rising Star" award at Morning Show Boot Camp in August. Thanks for the listen!

Email me. Now. Not later...but now. shark@zensharkmedia.com Hey everyone, in this episode of The Talent Show, I share a story where I recently was "tested" in getting a new episode out.  While traveling to Podcast Movement, I had to go a little extra to get a show published.  I share this story in the hopes that you welcome the commitment it takes to do a great podcast and deliver a great show no matter the odds :) Thanks all!

Email:  shark@zensharkmedia.com Hey J In this episode of The Talent Show I discuss the idea of listening to GREAT shows to help you do a better show.  I just binge-listened to Serial with my family on our road trip.  (I started Serial many months ago…so it was good to finally finish it)  I quickly interview my family at the beginning to get their take.  I discuss how you can have solid takeaways from Serial and WTF with Marc Maron to help your show every time you record.  Thanks all!  

So, I recorded this episode of the Talent Show on Sunday night, August 2nd at around 11:30pm.  I was tired and had a whole lot of jelly-mind from so many amazing sessions and conversations with fellow podcast hosts.  This is an incredible time for podcasting and it's only just begun!  I'm a bit tired and a bit loopy, but I hit record and gave a recap, who was present and absent at PM15 and the three big takeaways from 48 hours of podcast overload.  Don't confuse my tired state in this episode for a lack of excitement...it was amazing!

This is my interview with John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneur on Fire. John has one of the most successful podcasts with MILLIONS of downloads and makes $250k a month. (yes..a month!) John talks about his success, failures and what lead him on this journey.  John also talks about the ONE thing he would have done if he had to do it all over again.

So excited for this weekend...it's Podcast Movement!  Though I have never been to this convention, it really feels like its going to be a great experience with alot of digital hosts.  In this episode, I touch upon a few key points from Edison Research's study of the State of Podcasting 2015.  This is the survey that was discussed at NMX as well as radio's convention, The Conclave.  I go into awareness of podcasting, the "Serial" effect and Edison's powerful information, the "share of ear" data.  Enjoy!

Questions?  cool. Questions@thetalentshowpodcast.com This episode is all about how we truly speak when we do our show.  Recognizing that your audience is big, but remembering that you are ALWAYS having an intimate conversation. The reason spoken word media is so successful is because it is so personal.  There is an intimate connection with our listeners every time we do a show.  This episode will give you a great tip to help you stay personal with every show!

questions for The Talent Show?  Cool...email them here: questions@thetalentshowpodcast.com I asked the Google+ community of podcasters what lessons they can learn from a radio professional, and one of the responses I recieved was about keeping energy up while you record your show.  I give a tip about how to be natural, but dialing it up just enough to keep your sound "pumped".

Questions:  questions@thetalentshowpodcast.com Email inquiries:  shark@zensharkmedia.com This episode is all about the biggest advantage you have as a podcaster.  It's a HUGE advantage.  If you are doing a weekly show, twice-weekly, daily or whatever...this show is for you!  Once you realize this advantage and make best use of it...your show will immediately get better! Enjoy and have a great show!