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The Podcasters Podcast is your go-to resource for turning your podcast into a powerful platform for influence and income. Brought to you by Disruptive Media – one of the UK’s leading podcast production agencies – each episode delivers practical insights, proven strategies, and up-to-date industry knowledge for creators at every stage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on launching, growing, and monetising your show through sponsorships, premium content, and digital products.
Expect short, actionable how-to episodes, expert interviews with top creators, and deep dives into personal branding, audience growth, and content strategy – all designed to help you turn your passion into profit. Hosted by Industry Professionals and backed by the production expertise of Disruptive Media, this podcast is here to help creators build impactful, income-generating podcasts that stand out in a noisy world.
How To Be a Great Podcast Host (5 Tips that Actually Work)
The Podcasters Podcast
11 minutes
1 month ago
How To Be a Great Podcast Host (5 Tips that Actually Work)
Are you struggling to find your voice as a podcast host and fully engage your audience? In this episode, Louis shares five essential tips to help you become a great podcast host. He explains how to build confidence, engage your audience, and manage guests like a pro.
Discover how to prepare effectively, create a welcoming environment for your guests, master active listening, deliver your podcasts with the right level of energy and fully engage your audience. Louie’s practical strategies will help you overcome nerves and deliver compelling episodes—whether you’re flying solo or hosting with a guest.
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Episode Takeaways
Your energy is important. If you speak in a monotone, in a low tone most people will automatically switch off mentally and click away. On the other hand, being over the top will also turn people off. Louie explains how to keep your energy high enough.
Train yourself to be an active listener. Louie explains how to do that and react when your guest says something you want them to elaborate on.
Preparation is vital. It helps your confidence and creates the mental head space to actively listen to your guest. It enables you to be truly present instead of constantly thinking about what you are going to say next.
Pause briefly each time your guest stops speaking. If they have something else to say they will be able to do so without your talking over them. It also gives you and your audience time to think.
BEST MOMENTS
“Tip number one is all about energy, tone and pacing. Make sure, as a host, that you are constantly thinking about how your energy is coming across.”
“Listen back to yourself and see how you feel or get some feedback from a listener and then react accordingly.”
“Try and be as quiet as humanly possible whilst the other person's speaking, so you're not disrupting the airwaves.”
"Make sure that they (your guests) are comfortable, make sure they know that they can pause. Make sure they know that you can edit things out. Make sure that you guide them through it. "
EPISODE RESOURCES
Rob Moore episode – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK7YqVdZjSY
How to Handle Your Guests episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWoIGMKI28Q
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Website - https://disruptivemedia.co.uk
Want to get into podcasting but need a little push? Join our 3-day Podcasting event in Peterborough! – Get in touch for details. Use email: podcast@disruptivemedia.co.uk
ABOUT THE HOST
Louie Rider
https://www.linkedin.com/in/louie-rider1403/
CONNECT & CONTACT
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/disruptivemedia
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/disruptive-media-uk
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@disruptivemediauk
Email: Podcast@disruptivemedia.co.uk
The Podcasters Podcast
The Podcasters Podcast is your go-to resource for turning your podcast into a powerful platform for influence and income. Brought to you by Disruptive Media – one of the UK’s leading podcast production agencies – each episode delivers practical insights, proven strategies, and up-to-date industry knowledge for creators at every stage. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on launching, growing, and monetising your show through sponsorships, premium content, and digital products.
Expect short, actionable how-to episodes, expert interviews with top creators, and deep dives into personal branding, audience growth, and content strategy – all designed to help you turn your passion into profit. Hosted by Industry Professionals and backed by the production expertise of Disruptive Media, this podcast is here to help creators build impactful, income-generating podcasts that stand out in a noisy world.
