Is Swearing Hurting Your Podcast’s Reach?
Do swear words in podcast titles hurt your discoverability? Today, we address a mailbag question about whether using swear words in podcast titles impacts discoverability and feedback. Additionally, we'll share tips borrowed from other podcasts to improve our shows. We'll also explore the significance of authenticity, creative methods for handling explicit language, and strategies for conducting compelling interviews.
Episode Highlights:
[8:21] Icebreaker Question: Do swear words in podcast titles hurt your discoverability?
[11:10] Cursing, and cultural sensitivity.
[30:22] Tips and styles, with a focus on authenticity.
[35:19] What's something you've "borrowed" from another podcast that you now do/use on your show?
[36:32] Podcasting influences and formats.
[43:47] Using cold opens.
[47:29] Interviewing techniques inspired by Terry Gross.
Links & Resources:
The Podcasting Morning Chat:
Ashley’s question about explicit language in titles:
www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting/posts/681147747552230/
Catch Marc’s guest appearance on Song Swap Showdown:
NPR Project Blueprint:
training.npr.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-Project-Blueprint-SLW.pdf
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