Pizza Today - November 2022 - 14

MAN ON THE STREET SCO TT WIENER
Th e show I just listened to was a struggle
because the guest's answers to simple
questions would spin out of control into
the abyss of irrelevant details. To make the
matter worse, they spoke in endless runon
sentences, leaving the host no space to
cut in. Th e best podcasts are conversations,
not monologues. Don't just sit and answer
questions, feel free to toss in some questions
of your own!
Once you're booked, the podcast host
will usually send an email with technical
details about the recording process.
If you're recording from home, they'll
send you a link to whatever platform they
prefer. Put that link in your calendar and
download any necessary software immediately
so you're not scrambling fi ve minutes
before go-time. If you're unfamiliar with
the show, spend three minutes scanning
through an episode to get an idea of what
kinds of questions they like to ask. Of
course, you should always Google the
show and its host so you don't end up on a
platform you don't support.
Most podcasts these days are recorded
So, You're Going to Be on
a Podcast
just listened to the worst podcast ever.
It was a disaster. I listen to this show
all the time and it's usually great, but
this episode was a dud. Five years ago, we
could go about our days blissfully ignorant
of podcasts, but now they're a fi xture.
With more podcasts in the mix than ever
before, it's likely that someone is going
to ask YOU to be their guest. Th e reason
this podcast episode tanked was because
of the guest - and I want to make sure
the same thing doesn't ruin your interview
experience.
Podcasts are an audio medium, so you
I
can't rely on visual elements to communicate
your point. You need to express
yourself with only your voice. Th at's why
it's important not to speak in monotone.
I tend to think about speech in musical
terms. When I hear someone sing
or speak in only one or two notes, I'm
bored (unless it's Morrissey). When I
hear someone speak with multiple notes,
it's like a catchy melody. You'll hook the
listener with the melody of your speech
pattern, just as songwriters do with hit
singles.
Th e same concept applies to how you
answer questions. Th e boring guest will
drone on without getting to the point.
Start your answer by addressing the question
directly before diving into the details.
remotely, not in a professional recording
studio. To get the best sound at home,
you'll want to set yourself up in a quiet
spot. Your restaurant's offi ce is going to be
much better for audio than the middle of
your dining room. To cut down on echo,
sit close to a wall. Bonus points if that
wall is covered in something soft to absorb
refl ections. A coat closet works great for
this! You should use a headset/microphone
combo for the best sound. Earbuds,
Air Pods, or whatever you plug into your
phone should work fi ne.
Being an interview guest can be nerve
wracking, especially if you're not used to
public speaking. Just remember that you've
been invited onto the show because someone
wants to share your story with their
listeners. I promise it will be a great show
if you just sit back, relax and have fun!
SCOTT WIENER is the founder of Scott's Pizza Tours in New York City and SliceOutHunger.org Instagram: @scottspizzatours
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