KDHX Podcast Guide

General Guideline for Programs on KDHXtra.org

• include KDHX Community Media identifier phrases:
  • Opening?: "From KDHX Community Media in St. Louis Missouri, this is [show name], the podcast that...[super short show description]"
  • Ending: "[show name] is a production of KDHX Community Media in St. Louis, MO, brought to you by the generous support of our listeners. I‘m [host name] - thank you for listening."
• introduce self as host at beginning (and end) of podcast
• minimize fluff - get to the heart of the material quickly
• introduce topic and guest with credentials: "The focus of this episode of the program is [topic]. My guest is [guest name], [credentials, and/or position at organization they represent]"
• give framework and/or tease content to be discussed later in the program
• give follow up links to reference materials that are listed in the show notes - use of show numbers will simplify this
• outro - call to action! ask your listeners to do something - subscribe, re-post, etc
• provide written description to KDHX production staff prior to recording - Andy or John - containing guest name, credential, and short synopsis of program topic, with links to organization and/or other support materials to be posted with episode on podcast channel. Writing this in advance is good practice, and will be a part of your general preparation for the introduction, interview and, and closing

Tips toward building audience on the Podcast Platform

• find the fun in what your doing, consider the possibilities of really connecting people with the info they want
• Build relationship with your audience by including personal information that you are willing to use in this context - enough that reminds that you are a person and not just an info source.
• encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or by using the RSS feed link on the showname.KDHXtra.org show page