This discusses contemplates the task of hosting podcasts.  Many podcast franchises succeed on the strength of their hosts. Hosts influence the character of podcast series.  A great host can be the reason that people connect with a podcast.  Bad hosting can ruin even the best show concept.  A host’s performance is an important determinant of a podcast’s success.

We will discuss the job of hosting.  Expected topics include:

• What does a host do?  Functional roles of a host.
• Is there a formula to hosting well?
• Research and show preparation
• Tips on managing small group interactions
• What makes for an “engaging” performance?
• “Authenticity”

Photo Credit.By Radio Album magazine, published by Dell Publications; page 3 of PDF identifies publisher and year of copyright. – OTRR.org copy of Radio Album magazine-winter 1949. Photo is on page 81 of this issue., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27697713