The Ultimate Podcast Hosting Checklist – Chris & Mike Style 🎧✅
Whether you're recording in a studio or your spare bedroom, this checklist keeps your podcast game tight and professional — every single episode.
🎛️ Pre-Show Prep
Topic locked in – What are you talking about? Be clear, be relevant.
Guest confirmed – Name, intro, and their social links prepped.
Episode outline – Bullet points, not a script. Keep it natural.
Tech check – Mic, interface, headphones, recording software tested.
Quiet space ready – No barking dogs or loud A/C vents.
🎙️ During the Show
Strong intro – Hook the audience in the first 15 seconds.
Engage the guest – Ask real questions, not just surface-level fluff.
Stay on topic (mostly) – Tangents are great if they entertain or add value.
Plug your guest – Their socials, projects, or cause.
Call to action – Like, subscribe, leave a review, follow on socials.
🎚️ Post-Production
Edit for clarity – Clean up dead air, filler words, and tech glitches.
Add music & intros/outros – Keep it on-brand and consistent.
Level audio – Balance voice levels and background music.
Export in the right format – MP3, high-quality, proper title/metadata.
📢 Promotion & Publishing
Upload to your host platform – Libsyn, Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple, etc.
Write a killer episode title & description – SEO-friendly, punchy, clear.
Share clips on social – Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok.
Tag guests and encourage shares – Leverage their audience too.
Track metrics – Downloads, engagement, and listener feedback.
💥 Bonus: Always have fun. If you’re not enjoying it, the audience won’t either.
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