Want To Relax During Podcast Interviews? It Starts With This

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Dylan Schmidt
September 12, 2023

Did you know that it took Erno Rubik, the inventor of the Rubiks Cube, one month to solve his own invention?

In today’s newsletter:

  • Prepared: How I’m making sure that I’m at my best to record five podcast interviews this week.

  • Resources: I’ve put together quite a few helpful templates, prompts and more.

  • Launch: Apple is hosting a live event, TikTok is spending a lot to dodge bans, and more.

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Have you ever had to record a bunch of podcasts or videos in a week?

How do you plan ahead to make sure that you’re on top of your game?

This week, I have 5 podcast interviews scheduled: four in-person interviews and one virtual interview.

Setting up and breaking down gear is essential for the in-person interviews. It’s crucial to have everything streamlined to prevent any hold-ups.

I'll be conducting these on-location interviews in diverse places:

  • A barbershop

  • A baseball card store

  • A public access studio

  • A drum store

To perform at my best, I need to trust in my gear.

I’ve thoroughly tested all my equipment and done multiple test runs. I have backups in place. For instance, I’ll be using the new Rode Wireless Pro microphones for the interviews. If any issues pop up, I’ve also set up a shotgun microphone to capture audio (in case of the Rode’s failure).

Since my focus will be on the person I'm interviewing, I don't want to constantly worry, "Did I hit record? Is everything still good?" That's why I've created a checklist to run through before each session.

To further make sure I'm on top of my game, I’ve scheduled downtime between interviews.

It's going to be a packed week, but I’ve found that even short breaks, allowing my mind to relax, can impact how I approach the next conversation.

That's why I've incorporated buffer periods into my schedule.

Not expecting there to be any problems, is a problem. With this approach I can relax a bit more and be at my best.

FREE RESOURCE

Resource Library

I’ve been asked a few times if there is a PDF of the resources I’ve been posting on my Instagram. I’ve put those lists, plus other resources like ChatGPT prompts, script templates and more all in one easy to find place.

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🍏 Apple has it’s ‘Wonderlust’ event happening today, where they’re set to launch to watch and iPhone models.

💸 TikTok Is Spending $1.3 Billion to Dodge Bans in Europe.

🚮 OpenAI confirms that AI writing detectors don’t work.

🦍 Lil’ bro got a mission.

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