Getting a lot of requests to do podcasts these days. I don’t do many as think it’s better others have a chance to speak. But if you are inviting me or many other people, here are some tips. I hope useful Most important... 1) I’m drawn to interesting conversations, topics and by people who challenge and probe me. I don’t like softball questions or the same boring questions. Explain what you want to talk about/give example questions. 2) A demo clip.Take the time to make a little reel showing some of your best bits. I want to see decent production values, that you take the privilege of having people listen seriously. I want to hear your tone, ideally be challenging, high energy and tempo perhaps be a bit funny/subversive.We all need to laugh Less important 3)It’s useful to get a sense of viewer/ listener numbers. Not because the numbers matter, but it helps cement the notion you are taking this seriously/want to produce something of quality. I don’t promote many of my podcast appearances on social media because it would seem self important and boring, but it would be nice to think more than just your friends will listen to it Lastly, far the least important thing 3)Other speakers. For many this is a key thing, but I don’t need to feel authenticated by a cohort. …see more