Today, I checked out "Married Into Crazy" with Snooks and Lovey. Right off the bat, we discover that their podcast is all about love, laughter, and surviving the wild ride of marriage—because who doesn’t need a little crazy in their life, right?

They share their own story, which includes some dramatic turns like a heart-stabbing incident (no, not the romantic kind). We poke a bit of fun at their volume issues and their tendency to take scenic routes to get to the point. They do make some great points about working together. So, grab your favorite snack, tune in, and let’s get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even learn a thing or two about love in this episode!

Takeaways:

• Married Into Crazy is a podcast where Snooks and Lovey share their wacky marriage adventures, proving that love can survive the craziest situations.
• The show needs to work on its volume issues. This could be solved by using Auphonic.
• They could introduce the episode and let people know what it's about, and get to the topic asap.
• To boost newsletter sign-ups, create a lead magnet.
• The two hosts have a great chemistry and do a great job of making points and telling related stories.
• They are missing out on SEO by not having each episode with its own page.

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Married Into Crazy Website

Episode 2

School of Podcasting

Podcast Hot Seat

Neil Benson is taking the hot seat today as we dive into the Practice Leading podcast, and, spoiler alert, he's doing some things right! We’re all about making mediocre shows sound good and the good ones sound even better, so get ready for some juicy insights. Neil’s got that sweet knack for asking the right questions and actually listening—yeah, shocking, right? We’ll explore how he builds a dynamic company culture and innovative hiring strategies, proving that people really are at the core of any business. So, grab your headphones and prepare to learn a thing or two about leadership without all the boring fluff!

Let’s talk about Neil Benson’s episode on the Practice Leading podcast, which just might be the best thing you listen to this week if you’re into leadership and Microsoft tech. Seriously, I mean it. Neil knows his stuff, and it shows. The way he talks about hiring practices is like a breath of fresh air in a stuffy office. He’s not just spouting buzzwords; he’s got real strategies that make sense. We’re not just throwing darts at a board here; we’re aiming for the bullseye with a solid plan.

In our conversation, we highlighted some of Neil’s standout qualities, like his ability to ask the right questions and actually listen. That’s right, folks – he shuts up when it counts! We also dug into how he accidentally stumbled upon creating a holacracy at Tech Labs London – yeah, you heard me right. It’s a real thing! We’re talking about a workplace where everyone has a voice, and that’s not just lip service. Neil shares his journey from the corporate grind to creating a culture where people look forward to Mondays. Can you even believe that? It’s like finding unicorns in the tech world.

So if you’re sick of the traditional corporate mold and want to hear how to shake things up, Neil’s got the goods. This episode is a masterclass in leadership that you can’t afford to skip over. Buckle up and get ready to take some notes because you’ll definitely want to implement these ideas in your own leadership journey.

Takeaways:

• Neil Benson's podcast, Practice Leading, is all about helping Microsoft professionals become better leaders while avoiding the usual BS.
• The key to a good podcast is asking great questions, then shutting up and listening to the answers.
• Neil's guests share their journeys and insights, making each episode feel like a masterclass in leadership and innovation.
• Diversity in hiring is crucial; it's not just about finding clones of ourselves but enriching the team with different backgrounds.
• Neil emphasizes the importance of a strong culture where employees actually look forward to Mondays, which is just wild, right?
• And don't forget, if you're not engaging your audience, they might wander off like a cat that heard a can opener.

Practice Leading Podcast Site

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Tamara Schoon did something I've not seen other people do: she found the episode that didn't get as many downloads as her other episodes.

Her website is at https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/

The description of the show is:

Are you perpetually single? Do you want longer-lasting relationships? Tired of miscommunication and misunderstandings? Wish you were better in bed? Advice from experts as well as real talk from real people so that you can see you are not alone in your thoughts and experiences. I talk about sex in my stand-up comedy and people often tell me that I say what they are thinking but are too afraid to say or admit it to their partners; too taboo they think. We'll talk about books we've read on dating, relationships and sex so that you can gain knowledge without having to read all the books yourself. I'll interview people on both sides of an issue: people who are great at dating and unsuccessful at dating...learn from the person who's great and also learn what not to do! We'll do the same with sex and relationships so that you can learn what works so you don't need to repeat others' past mistakes. I'll interview sex coaches and love coaches. We intend this to be a how-to guide. Hit subscribe and join us!

So I reviewed the episode and checked out her website.

Here are some takeaways:

Tamara had an urgency to get to the content ASAP. This is a good thing, but you want to let people know the following:

• Let them know what the show is about
• Let them know what the episodes is about
• Let them know why you chose to have this guest
• Answer the question, "Why should I listen (what's in it for me?)

There were a few times when she consulted the guest on where to go. I felt this undermined her authority and came across as slightly unorganized.

There were times when her comments were simply an echo of what the guest had said. This isn't bad when you're conversing, but it may not need to stay in the recording.

She did an excellent job of asking for actionable items from the guests so the audience had something they could try.

Tamara is using Godaddy's website tool (which is one of my least favorites as it's not very flexible). Tamara wants an audience to help validate the effort she is putting into the show. Yes, she has a heart of a servant, and she wants to help people. If she could hear how her show is helping, then it would inspire her more with the show. With this in mind:

• While you have done stand up, it's been quite some time. I would move the video of you doing stand up to the about page (where people go to learn more about you and the show).
• Treat every episode like a blog post. When you point people for more episodes, you send them to buzzsprouts built in page (which is nice and simple). I doesn't do everything you want it to do, but it comes with you hosting.
• I would recommend a Podpage Pro account (full disclosure I work there), as that imports all your episodes and treats them like a blog. It also gives you the ability to add additional pages like the one for your book listings (that would be clickable).
• If Podpage is not in the budget you could hack together a website by pointing your domain at your buzzsprout page, and then using Notion (a free note taking app that allows you to make public pages) for your book listing, and then add it to your episode signate in buzzsprout. Not the best solution, but it's free.
• Have a page where people can follow the show (don't just share an Apple link). Buzzsprout has this built in (as does Podpage).

Tamara was great to work with, and she is doing the show she wants to do, to serve those who are looking to have more fulfilling...