What Sports Media Can Teach Us

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[00:03:09] - [First question] - Which traits he’d use to create the ideal audio host

[00:06:55] - Comparing podcasts to local radio and separating them into three categories

[00:08:43] - Tricks to help hosts generate and create chemistry

[00:14:48] - Something that new hosts and newcomers to audio in general struggle with

[00:17:00] - Effective ways to measure how the fans view your shows

[00:20:52] - Whether you should place any weight on your most engaged listeners

[00:25:01] - Differences in terms of a podcast covering a topic versus a local radio

[00:30:09] - The models and structure of the powerhouse that is radio advertising

[00:33:39] - Repeat advertising and his own sponsorship strategy

[00:39:19] - How much practitioner value comes into play about your show topic

[00:44:37] - The importance of non consensus and controversial views

[00:49:57] - Whether or not official statements being made via social media is a passing trend or only the beginning

[00:53:51] - Coaching hosts when it comes to asking critical questions

[00:55:51] - Debrief