The Admiral’s Log
Notes on podcasting from the Seaplane team.
Single Host or Multiple Hosts — When Does Each Work?
A second host only earns their seat if the relationship between hosts is engaging and fills a purpose. If two people are just taking turns reciting prepared points at each other, that's one host's job split awkwardly between two people, not a genuine co-hosted show. If one co-host mostly sits and provides occasional color, that’s a baseball game not a podcast.
Should Your Founder or Executive Director Be the One Hosting Your Podcast?
Hosting is a distinct skill from leading an organization, and it doesn't automatically come bundled with the job title. The person with the most authority to speak on a topic and the person best equipped to carry a conversation on mic are sometimes the same person. Often they're not.