{"podcast":{"title":"The How To Podcast Series - Podcast Co-Hosts, Practical Podcast Tips, and Podcast Community","slug":"the-how-to-podcast-series-podcast-co-hosts-practical-podcast-tips-and-podcast-community-5031450","podcast_index_feed_id":5031450,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/83dfe46c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://howtopodcast.ca/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/22024883/22024883-1699026073284-a32a07a6c4e84.jpg","author":"Dave Campbell - Podcast Coach, Cheerleader and Podcast Community Advocate","episode_count":814,"summary":"Welcome to The How To Podcast Series — your guide to podcasting success! Join host Dave Campbell and rotating guest co-hosts for practical tips on podcasting. Learn podcasting SEO, audience growth, guest booking, audio setup, social media marketing, and hosting platform suggestions. Get real-world advice, Podcasting Tips, creative inspiration, and the confidence to build your podcast community. Podcast smarter — your journey starts here! Join our free Podcast Community on Meetup to meet fellow listeners and podcasters at all different levels - HowToPodcast.ca is your home for podcasting!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-how-to-podcast-series-podcast-co-hosts-practical-podcast-tips-and-podcast-community-5031450"},"episode":{"title":"E676 - Voice-Over Artist and Former Radio Producer Shares The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice - With CO-HOST Mary Chan","slug":"e676-voice-over-artist-and-former-radio-producer-shares-the-podcaster-s-guide-to-a-visible-voice-with-co-host-mary-chan","published_at":"2026-05-04T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-how-to-podcast-series-podcast-co-hosts-practical-podcast-tips-and-podcast-community-5031450/e676-voice-over-artist-and-former-radio-producer-shares-the-podcaster-s-guide-to-a-visible-voice-with-co-host-mary-chan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-how-to-podcast-series-podcast-co-hosts-practical-podcast-tips-and-podcast-community-5031450","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehowtopodcastseries/episodes/E676---Voice-Over-Artist-and-Former-Radio-Producer-Shares-The-Podcasters-Guide-to-a-Visible-Voice---With-CO-HOST-Mary-Chan-e3iif7e","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/83dfe46c/podcast/play/119143086/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-28%2F39f4b2e1-6dcc-3da9-690e-cb953990747b.mp3","summary":"Episode 676 - Voice-Over Artist and Former Radio Producer Shares The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice - With CO-HOST Mary Chan Mary Chan’s conversation on the podcast centers on what it really takes to build a show that feels sustainable, authentic, and enjoyable for both host and listener. She reflects on how she launched her own podcast with the goal of helping other podcasters, beginning with a weekly solo format before shifting to an every-other-week rhythm that alternates between solo episodes and guests. That change, along with planned breaks in the summer and winter, became part of a healthier creative model that supports her life, her family, and her long-term energy. A major theme in the episode is the pressure podcasters often place on themselves. Mary challenges the idea that a show must be weekly to matter, reminding listeners that taking breaks is not a failure but a way to refresh, protect creativity, and make room for new ideas. She also speaks about how important it is to communicate openly with listeners when a break is coming, treating them like friends rather than disappearing without explanation. The episode also explores the deeper mental side of podcasting, especially the fear many people feel when hearing their own voice for the first time. Mary draws on her background in radio to explain that confidence grows through repetition, self-listening, and practice. She encourages podcasters to listen back to their episodes, notice when they sound natural, and find their “visible voice” by speaking as themselves instead of trying to sound polished or perfect. Another strong thread is the importance of understanding who you are speaking to. 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