Podcast Talent Coach

How To Construct a Powerful Podcast Introduction – Episode 124   TOPIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHEET   On a recent episode of the Podcast Review Show that I do with Dave Jackson, we got into a discussion with a podcaster who struggles with the introduction of his show. This happens with so many hosts. How do you properly begin an episode? Why are the important elements of a solid introduction? What is the purpose?   We were talking with Doug Salamone of Mind Drippings podcast. On this particular episode, Doug was interviewing Taylor Pearson, author of “The End Of Jobs”. Doug said he was having trouble forming the introduction of his interviews.   Before you begin your show, determine what are you hoping people will take from the interview. What is the point?   Many introductions are a waste of time. They host wanders into the episode rather than creating anticipation and setting up the content.   "Tell us a little about yourself, who you are and what you do.” It is such an overused first questions.   Do your homewor