{"podcast":{"title":"Podcasting Amplified: Podcasting for Business Growth and Marketing","slug":"podcasting-amplified-podcasting-for-business-growth-and-marketing-6703880","podcast_index_feed_id":6703880,"rss_url":"https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/492257/destinations/4204943.xml","website_url":"http://sites.libsyn.com/492257/site","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/0/5/8/3058589a750515ace5bbc093207a2619/Podcasting-amplified-cover-art-ii.png","author":"Joe Eftihiou","episode_count":69,"summary":"Is your podcast driving real results? Or does it feel like a lot of effort with little return? If you want to leverage podcasting to support real business outcomes, this is for you. Podcasting Amplified is a podcast for leaders, founders, and their teams who need their podcast to build authority and attract the right people. Hosted by Joe Eftihiou, Founder of Claricast, we break down what actually makes a podcast stand out and get results. You'll get clear strategy frameworks, practical podcasting tips, and guidance on everything from hosting podcast interviews, recording episodes, presenting your show in a way that exemplifies your brand, audience growth, and using your podcast as a marketing tool. This isn't for hobbyists. It's about intentional podcasting - positioning, consistency, quality, and strategy - so your podcast earns attention, builds trust, and supports your goals. If you want your podcast to do more than just tick along, you're in the right place. Subscribe to Podcasting Amplified today and start using podcasting to drive real results.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T14:22:09.494798+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcasting-amplified-podcasting-for-business-growth-and-marketing-6703880"},"episode":{"title":"What Makes A Good Podcast Host (14 Essential Tips)","slug":"what-makes-a-good-podcast-host-14-essential-tips","published_at":"2026-01-20T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcasting-amplified-podcasting-for-business-growth-and-marketing-6703880/what-makes-a-good-podcast-host-14-essential-tips","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcasting-amplified-podcasting-for-business-growth-and-marketing-6703880","url":"https://b751c3b8-c290-4abf-baa8-dbafb3f51860.libsyn.com/what-makes-a-good-podcast-host-14-essential-tips","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/b751c3b8-c290-4abf-baa8-dbafb3f51860/POD-057-A.mp3?dest-id=4204943","summary":"Great guests don't automatically make a great podcast. Two shows can interview the same person and deliver completely different levels of value. The difference isn't the guest. It's the host. But what makes a good podcast host? Strong hosting keeps listeners engaged, brings out better insights from guests, and turns interviews into conversations people actually want to finish listening to. In this episode, I break down 14 essential skills and tactics that separate average interview podcasts from great ones, and why simply improving a few of these areas instantly puts you ahead of most podcasts in your niche. This is about creating better experiences for your listeners and your guests and in turn, getting you better results. In this episode, you'll discover - Why you shouldn't let your guest introduce themselves. How to hook listeners and keep them from bouncing. Why it's best to sometimes say nothing. How to dig deeper than surface-level answers. The exact questions to ask your guests. Why your own input and perspective matter as a host. How to ensure your listener is getting value throughout. How to boost the chances of your guest sharing your episode with their audience. And more… LEARN MORE Claricast - https://www.claricast.com CONNECT Joe Eftihiou on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-eftihiou/ LISTEN Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5rdajQ9A1D8an5sBmoAFjR?si=10b5eb9fc21c4bfd Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-amplified/id1714803934 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZWGTnpapiangKMMvMRFXehPNrgbnAl_z Production by Claricast .","meta_description":"Great guests don't automatically make a great podcast. Two shows can interview the same person and deliver completely different levels of value. The diffe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1335,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/podcasting-amplified-podcasting-for-business-growth-and-marketing-6703880/episodes/what-makes-a-good-podcast-host-14-essential-tips/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcasting-amplified-podcasting-for-business-growth-and-marketing-6703880/what-makes-a-good-podcast-host-14-essential-tips.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}