53 - Treating your listener like a co-worker, vocally at least
Summary
Host Jen DeHaw discusses how status dynamics influence solo podcasting, warning against high-status lecturing or low-status self-undermining. She advocates for a peer-like approach where the host and listener explore topics together as equals. This balanced status fosters joint attention and keeps audiences engaged without feeling talked down to.
Topics discussed
Introduction to status dynamics in improv and podcasting
The pitfalls of high-status lecturing
The risks of low-status self-undermining
Finding the middle ground: Joint attention
Adopting a peer-to-peer sharing mindset
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