The document provides guidance for starting a radio show or podcast. It discusses factors to consider such as budget, show goals, format, equipment needs and interview skills. The document advises asking yourself questions about purpose, direction and commitment before beginning. It also covers show preparation such as researching guests, testing equipment and having backup materials. The overall message is to be bold, fearless and confident in starting your show.
2. Welcome!
Robbin & Joseph Everett, Pet Lifestyle
Experts and Animal Advocates
TPPC.tv-Bloggers, Web TV Hosts &
Producers, Radio Hosts
The Blog Snobs-Bloggers & Radio
Hosts
Tell everyone about you!
Your Name, Blog Name & Fun Fact
3. Session Take-Aways
Factors to consider before using radio
Budget considerations for your new
branding platform
How to establish your basic show goals
Steps to prepare your show
Practice Scenario
Understand the Woofy Woo philosophy
and how to apply it
5. Why radio or podcast?
What is your motivation?
Is it experience?
Humor?
Passion?
Desire & Commitment ?
Establish your show direction and
purpose
Work on a goal statement
6. What do you want to do?
What does your blog look like
now?
Interview guests?
Monologue?
Talk with a Team or Group?
7. Your Show Format
Internet Radio-i.e. Blog Talk Radio
Call in Capabilities
Live show to podcast
“Studio Audience” participation
Pull some audience from the format
Monthly costs
Podcast –record and upload to
distribution channel
8. Equipment basics
Computer
Microphone
Headset
Service Provider
Skype
Hardwired lines (router to
computer) for load, (BTR)
9. Interview Skills & Show
Preparation
Prepare Questions and Biography
Research Your Subject-Google
, Read Publications
Scope & Timing-Length of
Interview
Confirm Details
Test & Check Equipment
10. Interview Skills & Show
Preparation (continued)
Breathe & Relax
Sheppard your guest
Wrap up details
Thank your guest
11. Anything Can Happen-
Be Prepared
Guest may not call in
Technical difficulties
Back up materials
12. Using the Woofy Woo
Philosophy…
Be Bold
Be Fearless
Have Confidence!
13. Practice Scenario
Your show has 3 guests , a
psychic, a veterinarian and a
behavioral expert, slotted for the 1
hour run time. You just finished
your third guest, and your phone
lines are open for callers…