Podcast Talent Coach

How To Create Engaging Podcast Topics – Episode 149   As I coach talent, people often as me, “Where do I find good topics?” It's often a struggle of new talent and veterans alike.   Writers often encounter writer's block. It happens with podcasters as well. Where do I start?   My radio coach Bill McMahon would always encourage me to listen to my thoughts. Subject matter intriguing to me would typically be compelling to my audience.   When coaching radio talent, I used the same philosophy. Listen to your thoughts.   American Idol was the hot, pop culture show at the time I was coaching one particular morning show. The host really had no interest in American Idol. However, he felt he needed to discuss the program on his show in order to sound connected.   The show was huge, but he hated it. How do you connect to a topic that needs to be discussed, but you do not enjoy?   As we worked through the predicament, we found ways to address the subject while staying true to the beliefs of the host. If he didn't enjoy t