Podcast Guests

5 Types of Challenging Podcast Guests (and How to Handle Them)

No matter how many times you've been on the hosting side of a podcasting microphone, a challenging guest is never fun to work with.

If you're a podcaster who frequently invites guests on their show, you may already know what I'm talking about.

And if you're new to podcasting, allow me to introduce you to a few types of challenging guests you may come across:

Use Twitter to Guest on Other Podcasts

Looking for ways to pitch yourself to be a guest on other podcasts on Twitter? I have TWO quick Twitter tips for you:

  1. Check out the hashtag #prrequest — this is more of a general hashtag that covers all kinds of media, BUT don't forget you don't just have to be featured on another podcast for people to hear about you and check your show out.

FREEBIE: Tips for Interviewing Podcast Guests

FREEBIE: Tips for Interviewing Podcast Guests

While your comfortable (or getting comfortable) behind the microphone, your guests might not be. Although they may have amazing insights to share and your audience will love them, it's still nerve-wracking to be put on the spot.

While I can't do much to take away their nerves (aside from give you my recipe for Sangria, maybe), I can offer some tips to help them feel more at ease about sounding good.

While it might be easier to have your guest join you in your studio, it's not always possible. The tips in this post are for podcast interviews done remotely.