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Bodies: Blending Curiosity and Craft to Make What Matters (ft. Allison Behringer)
April 05, 2021 15:24 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode, we’re breaking down the great work that goes into the narrative podcast Bodies, with creator and host Allison Behringer. This is a highly produced and deeply researched show that leaves no details left unattended. Host Jay Acunzo and Behringer get into the great value of prep calls, research, and editing; how Allison conceived of her show by following her curiosity; the process Allison went through to pitch her show and get support from KCRW; and so much more—as we do! SUB...
Listener Mailbag: Narrative Podcasting
March 29, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutesThis week: a listener mailbag. Host Jay Acunzo and producer Andrea Muraskin answer your questions, with a particular focus on narrative-style podcasting. Topics include resources for learning the craft, how to face down an edit, and how to research guests. Plus: is there a measurable benefit to making a narrative podcast as opposed to an interview show? Big thanks goes out to everyone who submitted questions. We’re going to keep doing these, so send your questions on any aspect of podcas...
By The Book: The Structure of Incredible Episodes (ft. Kristen Meinzer)
March 22, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutesOn this episode we are so excited to feature podcasting superstar (or as we say on the show, superhero!) Kristen Meinzer. And we’re breaking down By the Book—the hit show Kristen co-created and co-hosts with Joleta Greenberg—which is going into its eighth season! Kristen brings her wealth of knowledge as someone who’s been in the industry for over a decade; who’s hosted, produced, and created numerous shows; and who’s written the must-read book for podcast creators: So You Want to Start a ...
The Learning Leader Show: Interview Dance Moves (ft. Ryan Hawk)
March 15, 2021 12:39 - 44 minutesRyan is an author, public speaker and leadership coach, with a background in corporate management. His podcast is a way for Ryan to learn, along with his listeners, the qualities of excellence in leadership. But here’s the thing about leaders: they’re used to talking in front of people, used to being behind a mic. So how does Ryan get his guests to open up, avoid canned answers, and give his listeners something they haven’t heard before? On this episode, Ryan Hawk shares tips and stories a...
TED's Far Flung: Making Something Nutritious AND Delicious (ft. Saleem Reshamwala)
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutesWe also hear about the collaborative ethos of creating Far Flung, what exactly all the many people on a big production like this do, Saleem’s experience working on a TED production, and what Saleem means when he says about his work in general is that he’s creating Sesame Street for adults. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR CREATORS Every week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the ti...
Richard's Famous Food Podcast: Subverting Podcasting While Honoring the Art Form
March 01, 2021 15:32 - 59 minutesToday, we’re re-airing one of the most popular episodes from the 3 Clips archives. We're back next week with a brand-new guest and podcast to dissect! SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR CREATORS Every week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, pl...
Discovery's Curiosity Daily: How to Consistently Delight Listeners (ft. Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough)
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutesHost Jay Acunzo gets into great topics with Cody and Ashley, starting with, how, just how do they put out a well researched and fact-checked show every single day? This episode also covers topics of performing on the mic, how these two make a co-hosting relationship work, how to communicate science to a general audience, and more. And to that last topic, being a science communicator to a wide audience, Ashley had a great thought to add after we recorded, so hang out past all the credits an...
Smithsonian's Sidedoor: A Look Inside Great Narrative (ft. Lizzie Peabody)
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutesNEWSLETTER ABOUT CREATIVITY AT WORK Every week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, plus exclusive access and discounts to other projects: Subscribe: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletter PODCAST COURSE: GROWABLE SHOWS Jay’s on-demand course dec...
Morning Brew's Business Casual: How to Interview Famous, Overly-Polished Guests (ft. Kinsey Grant)
February 08, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode we feature Kinsey Grant, host of the interview podcast Business Casual. It’s part of the business media outlet Morning Brew. Kinsey is a young journalist and interviewer who sits down with some of the biggest names in their field. She’s interviewed the likes of Mark Cuban and Mary Barra, Arianna Huffington and Meg Whitman. In our conversation with Kinsey, we break down her interview with former Google CEO (and oh so much more) Eric Schmidt. We take a deep dive into “the art ...
Standing Ovation: The Power of a Hook (ft. Jay Baer)
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutesThe show we’re discussing with Jay, Standing Ovation, is kind of like 3 Clips, but for public speaking. Each episode, Jay interviews a public speaker and together they break down a favorite story that the guest tells on stage - with clips from those talks. Jay Baer knows a thing or two about podcasting, both from the three shows he hosts and the shows he’s helped other companies launch through his business, Convince and Convert. On 3 Clips, he shares tips on how to ask guests questions th...
Listener Mailbag: Creating Growable Shows
January 25, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutesIn this episode, Jay and Cherie get into it with seven questions from you! They talk about everything from the key role of premise development (you knew we’d go there!), to why slack in your production process is really helpful, to the benefits of hosts playing the role of explorer rather than expert, and more. Do you have a question for Jay? Please post it on his Twitter feed: he’s @JayAcunzo. He’ll definitely answer you there, and we may feature your question in a future Listener Mailbag...
In Those Genes: Using Story and Sound to Make Complexity Delightful (ft. Janina Jeff and Sam Riddell)
January 18, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutesIf there was a podcasting cookbook, you could imagine a variety of chapters: shows about culture, science shows, comedy podcasts, etc. For example, for a culture show "recipe," you might take one host, add two commentators, sprinkle in a bunch of sound bites from the media, and add a generous helping of music. But the podcast we’re featuring in this episode has a recipe you won’t find in any cookbook: mixing science, culture, music, history and comedy in one delicious dish. In Those Genes ...
Talking Too Loud (and Thinking Deeply About Podcasting, with Chris Savage & Sylvie Lubow)
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutesOn this episode of 3 Clips, we learn how Chris and Sylvie worked to remove the barrier between who you are, and who's coming through on the microphone - and techniques to get your guests to do the same. Jay, Sylvie and Chris also discuss following your curiosity as an interviewer and why audio, compared to video, can be liberating. Wistia (as you may know if you listen to this show often) is a software company focused on video and podcasting marketing, analytics, and audience growth. Tal...
Bonus Episode: 10% Happier's Show Development Process (ft. Jen Poyant and Nate Tobey)
December 28, 2020 16:08 - 52 minutesWhat do folks from public radio learn about show development that the rest of us don't understand? How do some of the top shows in the world START? What techniques, processes, or mental heuristics do professional showrunners use to ensure that they're developing strong show premises and IP -- not just "yet another" podcast about the same topics as their competitors? Today, we go inside a live call from our latest podcast workshops, and we hear from Nate Tobey and Jen Poyant. Nate Tobey (fo...
The Gift of Clips
December 21, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutesIn our special holiday bonus episode, Jay is joined by 3 Clips producers Cherie Turner and Andrea Muraskin, where they each gift one memorable clip from a show they love to the group -- then dissect it together. The group talks about developing and capturing strong characters when you create nonfiction shows ... playing with form and taking risks with what a podcast should actually sound like ... and how to end episodes strong ... and more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Every week in Play...
Resilient Retail: Shopify's Latest Big Bet on Podcasting & the Subtle Art of the Interview (ft. Kristen LaFrance)
December 14, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutesKristen shares thoughtful insights into how she preps for and conducts interviews that specifically serve the needs of her listeners. She also talks about how she navigated rising to the occasion when the stakes got high: Kristen was told just days into her new job at Shopify that she’d be taking over the podcast hosting duties from Harley Finklestein, the company’s president. And then she learned that he’d be her first interview guest for the show. Talk about pressure! A key component to ...
How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí ] About Anything: IP Extensions, Intuition, & Process (ft. Juleyka Lantigua-Williams)
November 30, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutesJuleyka has worked behind the scenes in various capacities on many hit shows, including 70 Million, Latina to Latina, Driving the Green Book, Marvel’s Voices, Code Switch, and more Her depth of experience merged in a flash to become one of her newest hits: How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] About Anything. The show went from idea to launch in just three weeks, but of course it took Juleyka’s years of work in podcasting to make something like that possible. This show is personal, which is why J...
How to Talk to Mami & Papi About Anything: IP Extensions, Intuition, & Process (ft. Juleyka Lantigua-Williams)
November 30, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBJuleyka has worked behind the scenes in various capacities on many hit shows, including 70 Million, Latina to Latina, Driving the Green Book, Marvel’s Voices, Code Switch, and more Her depth of experience merged in a flash to become one of her newest hits: How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] About Anything. The show went from idea to launch in just three weeks, but of course it took Juleyka’s years of work in podcasting to make something like that possible. This show is personal, which is why J...
StartUp: How to Create Gripping Moments When Nothing Huge Happens
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutesToday, we’re re-airing one of the most popular episodes from the 3 Clips archives. Jay breaks down what makes Gimlet Media’s StartUp so arresting -- especially during moments when nothing all that gripping ACTUALLY happened. JOIN THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to “Playing Favorites,” Jay Acunzo’s weekly email, and get 1 new concept or technique every Friday morning to help you create your audience’s favorite things: marketingshowrunners.com/subscribe/. CONSIDER THE WORKSHOP: In the Showrun...
Bonus Episode: What Should Be Planned vs. Improvised, with Robert Rose
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutesThis live call was part of The Showrunner Sessions. This is the 8-week podcast workshop series where we at Marketing Showrunners work with podcasters to transform your skills, your show, and your community, with an aim to making “their favorite podcast.” Join Jay and Robert in this informative, insightful conversation about strategies to create a great podcast. Robert talks about his process; the importance of planning, structure, and doing your research; and he emphasizes why you should “...
CONFLICTED: The Process Driving Jaw-Dropping Shows
October 15, 2020 16:10 - 46 minutesWhen journalist Jake Warren met Aimen Dean -- a former Al Qaeda bomb-maker turned agent for the British intelligence service MI6, who happened to be super smart and deeply knowledgeable about Middle East politics -- he knew he had hit storytelling pay dirt. So when Jake started his own podcasting company a few years later, he was determined to get Aimen behind the mic. But there were a couple of problems: the guy could talk for nine hours, and would sometimes get pretty deep in the weeds. So...