Preparing to Be a Podcast Guest

“You can’t script chemistry, but you can prepare for connection.” Notable Moments 00:00 – Intro and welcome back to Dennis Snow 01:22 – Dennis’ first question: What makes a great podcast guest? 03:30 – Why good guests understand the value of a story 06:05 – Dennis’ second question: How do you prepare for interviews? 09:15 – The problem with winging it (and sounding like a pitch) 11:45 – Dennis’ third question: What makes an episode memorable? 14:20 – Final thoughts on listening, connection, and staying curious Want to be a podcast guest worth remembering? Former Disney leader and customer experience expert Dennis Snow returns, this time asking me the questions. He brings three thoughtful and unexpected prompts for me. Together we explore what it takes to be a great podcast guest, how I prepare for conversations, and what I’ve learned from years behind the mic. We cover the subtle art of storytelling, how to avoid sounding like a commercial, and why being prepared actually creates more space for authenticity. If you’ve ever wanted to appear on a podcast or have thought about hosting one, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes advice that will help you show up well. Read my blog for more on this episode. Connect with Jody www.jodymaberry.com About Jody - https://jodymaberry.com/about-jody-maberry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarjmaberry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymaberry/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sugarjmaberry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodymaberry