3 Clips

For this special episode, we narrow down on a foundation skill for podcasters: interviewing. Jay brings back guest Kristen LaFrance, who was featured on 3 Clips December 2020 to break the interview show she hosts and creates for Spopify, Resilient Retail. We love how much passion Kristen has for studying the art of interviewing as she looks to continually improve her own skills, so we asked her back to share her insights.
Jay and Kristen each share three clips from interviewers they admire and break them down (so, uh, welcome to the first episode of 6 Clips? Haha, we kid!). They discuss creating a good interview tone or environment, the importance of doing research, the necessity of follow-up questions, respectfully creating tension with your guest, asking the questions your listener would ask, and so much more!
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INSIDE THIS EPISODE:
Resilient Retail can be found here: https://resilient.shopify.com/season-two
Follow Resilient Retails host Kristen LaFrance on Twitter here: https://twitte

Today’s featured podcast, The Secret Adventures of Black People, has a beautiful premise: that the everyday lives of Black people are extraordinary. But extracting and telling everyday stories in a way that sounds extraordinary takes intention, skill, and practice. Host and producer Nichole Hill’s storytelling style combines elements of fantasy, voyeurism, and comedy to create a show that peeks inside intimate moments in Black lives, and leaves the listener wanting more. In this episode, Nichole and Jay discuss how to interview to draw out stories, creating for yourself, and being vulnerable on the mic. Plus, tips on navigating the agonizing process of naming a new show and the trial-and-error process of making something that matters.
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Every week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, plus exclusive access and discounts to other projects:
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PODCAST COURSE: GROWABLE SHOWS
Jay’s on-demand course deconstructs dozens of real-world show examples and offers 10 original videos plus a guided system for developing your ideas to be more deeply resonant, refreshingly original, and worthy of your audience’s subscription.
Don’t just make Yet Another podcast. Make the podcast that only you can make.
https://jayacunzo.com/growable-shows
INSIDE THIS EPISODE:
The Secret Adventures of Black People can be found here: https://thesecretadventuresofblackpeople.com/
Follow The Secret Adventures of Black People host and producer Nichole Hill on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SABPpodcast

In this episode, we’re breaking down the great work that goes into the narrative podcast Bodies, with creator and host Allison Behringer. This is a highly produced and deeply researched show that leaves no details left unattended.
Host Jay Acunzo and Behringer get into the great value of prep calls, research, and editing; how Allison conceived of her show by following her curiosity; the process Allison went through to pitch her show and get support from KCRW; and so much more—as we do!
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Jay’s on-demand course deconstructs dozens of real-world show examples and offers 10 original videos plus a guided system for developing your ideas to be more deeply resonant, refreshingly original, and worthy of your audience’s subscription.
Don’t just make Yet Another podcast. Make the podcast that only you can make.
INSIDE THIS EPISODE:
Bodies can be found here: https://www.bodiespodcast.com/
Follow Bodies host Allison Behringer on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/albtweetin
Follow Bodies on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/bodiespodcast
From Play It Forward: This week’s recommended podcast is Here Be Monsters: https://www.hbmpodcast.com/
Follow 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jayacunzo/
You can find all episodes of 3 Clips wherever you listen to podcasts, or by browsing the show’s home page at https://jayacunzo.com/3-clips

This week: a listener mailbag. Host Jay Acunzo and producer Andrea Muraskin answer your questions, with a particular focus on narrative-style podcasting. Topics include resources for learning the craft, how to face down an edit, and how to research guests. Plus: is there a measurable benefit to making a narrative podcast as opposed to an interview show? Big thanks goes out to everyone who submitted questions. We’re going to keep doing these, so send your questions on any aspect of podcasting to Jay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayacunzo/, or email [email protected]. You can also reach Andrea on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Andrea_MuraskinSUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR CREATORSEvery week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, plus exclusive access and discounts to other projects:Subscribe: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletterPODCAST COURSE: GROWABLE SHOWSJay’s on-demand course deconstructs dozens of real-world show examples and offers 10 original videos plus a guided system for developing your ideas to be more deeply resonant, refreshingly original, and worthy of your audience’s subscription.Don’t just make Yet Another podcast. Make the podcast that only you can make.https://jayacunzo.com/growable-shows* * *You can find all episodes of 3 Clips wherever you listen to podcasts, or by browsing the show’s home page at https://jayacunzo.com/3-clipsThanks for listening!

On this episode we are so excited to feature podcasting superstar (or as we say on the show, superhero!) Kristen Meinzer. And we’re breaking down By the Book—the hit show Kristen co-created and co-hosts with Joleta Greenberg—which is going into its eighth season! Kristen brings her wealth of knowledge as someone who’s been in the industry for over a decade; who’s hosted, produced, and created numerous shows; and who’s written the must-read book for podcast creators: So You Want to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen. Host Jay Acunzo and Kristen get into many key topics, like why structure is a must, ways to connect with your audience, how to deal with listener criticism, and why you should focus on your show’s content instead of obsessing over your microphone—and more. This is a great one, featuring one of the best in the business; you won’t want to miss it! SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR CREATORSEvery week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, plus exclusive access and discounts to other projects:Subscribe: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletterPODCAST COURSE: GROWABLE SHOWSJay’s on-demand course deconstructs dozens of real-world show examples and offers 10 original videos plus a guided system for developing your ideas to be more deeply resonant, refreshingly original, and worthy of your audience’s subscription.Don’t just make Yet Another podcast. Make the podcast that only you can make.https://jayacunzo.com/growable-showsINSIDE THIS EPISODE: By the Book can be found here: https://bythebookpod.com/Follow Kriten Meinzer on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/kristenmeinzerFind Kristen and Joleta’s book based on By the Book, How to be Fine: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/how-to-be-fine-jolenta-greenbergkristen-meinzerFind Kristen’s book, So You Want to Start a Podcast: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast-kristen-meinzerFrom Play It Forward: This week’s recommended podcast is Movie Therapy with Rafer and Kristen: https://www.raferandkristen.com/Follow 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jayacunzo/You can find all episodes of 3 Clips wherever you listen to podcasts, or by browsing the show’s home page at https://jayacunzo.com/3-clipsTHANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: WISTIAWistia makes tools to help makers and marketers serve their audiences more deeply and creatively through their podcasts and videos. They believe in making business more human, so they evangelize the idea of brand affinity over brand awareness. Learn more at http://wistia.com

Ryan is an author, public speaker and leadership coach, with a background in corporate management. His podcast is a way for Ryan to learn, along with his listeners, the qualities of excellence in leadership. But here’s the thing about leaders: they’re used to talking in front of people, used to being behind a mic. So how does Ryan get his guests to open up, avoid canned answers, and give his listeners something they haven’t heard before? On this episode, Ryan Hawk shares tips and stories about how to be persistent about getting that dream guest without coming off as obnoxious, the importance of preparation, an unconventional way to start an author interview, and more. Plus, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo dishes on his worst interview ever. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR CREATORSEvery week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, plus exclusive access and discounts to other projects:Subscribe: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletterPODCAST COURSE: GROWABLE SHOWSJay’s on-demand course deconstructs dozens of real-world show examples and offers 10 original videos plus a guided system for developing your ideas to be more deeply resonant, refreshingly original, and worthy of your audience’s subscription.Don’t just make Yet Another podcast. Make the podcast that only you can make.https://jayacunzo.com/growable-showsINSIDE THIS EPISODE: The Learning Leader Show can be found here :https://learningleader.com/podcast/Follow Learning Leader Show host Ryan Hawk on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12From Play It Forward: This week’s recommended podcast is Intentional Leader https://www.calwalters.me/podcast-1Follow 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jayacunzo/You can find all episodes of 3 Clips wherever you listen to podcasts, or by browsing the show’s home page at https://jayacunzo.com/3-clipsTHANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: WISTIAWistia makes tools to help makers and marketers serve their audiences more deeply and creatively through their podcasts and videos. They believe in making business more human, so they evangelize the idea of brand affinity over brand awareness. Learn more at http://wistia.com

We also hear about the collaborative ethos of creating Far Flung, what exactly all the many people on a big production like this do, Saleem’s experience working on a TED production, and what Saleem means when he says about his work in general is that he’s creating Sesame Street for adults. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR CREATORSEvery week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, plus exclusive access and discounts to other projects:Subscribe: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletterPODCAST COURSE: GROWABLE SHOWSJay’s on-demand course deconstructs dozens of real-world show examples and offers 10 original videos plus a guided system for developing your ideas to be more deeply resonant, refreshingly original, and worthy of your audience’s subscription.Don’t just make Yet Another podcast. Make the podcast that only you can make.https://jayacunzo.com/growable-showsINSIDE THIS EPISODE: Far Flung can be found here: https://www.ted.com/podcasts/far_flung_with_saleem_reshamwalaFollow Saleem Reshamwala on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/kidethnicFrom Play It Forward: This week’s recommended podcast is The Philosopher’s Zone: https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/philosopherszone/Follow 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jayacunzo/You can find all episodes of 3 Clips wherever you listen to podcasts, or by browsing the show’s home page at https://jayacunzo.com/3-clipsTHANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: WISTIAWistia makes tools to help makers and marketers serve their audiences more deeply and creatively through their podcasts and videos. They believe in making business more human, so they evangelize the idea of brand affinity over brand awareness. Learn more at http://wistia.com

Today, we’re re-airing one of the most popular episodes from the 3 Clips archives. We're back next week with a brand-new guest and podcast to dissect!SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR CREATORSEvery week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, plus exclusive access and discounts to other projects:Subscribe: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletterPODCAST COURSE: GROWABLE SHOWSJay’s on-demand course deconstructs dozens of real-world show examples and offers 10 original videos plus a guided system for developing your ideas to be more deeply resonant, refreshingly original, and worthy of your audience’s subscription.Don’t just make Yet Another podcast. Make the podcast that only you can make.https://jayacunzo.com/growable-showsINSIDE THIS EPISODE: Richard's Famous Food Podcast can be found here: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/startupFollow RFFP host Richard Parks III on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/abexlumbergFollow 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jayacunzo/You can find all episodes of 3 Clips wherever you listen to podcasts, or by browsing the show’s home page at https://jayacunzo.com/3-clipsTHANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: WISTIAWistia makes tools to help makers and marketers serve their audiences more deeply and creatively through their podcasts and videos. They believe in making business more human, so they evangelize the idea of brand affinity over brand awareness. Learn more at http://wistia.com

Host Jay Acunzo gets into great topics with Cody and Ashley, starting with, how, just how do they put out a well researched and fact-checked show every single day? This episode also covers topics of performing on the mic, how these two make a co-hosting relationship work, how to communicate science to a general audience, and more. And to that last topic, being a science communicator to a wide audience, Ashley had a great thought to add after we recorded, so hang out past all the credits and even past the closing theme music to hear what she had to say. It’s worth it! SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR CREATORSEvery week in Playing Favorites, 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo shares a new idea or story all about making things that make a difference. If you’re tired of all the tips, tricks, cheats, and hacks, and you just want to make more resonant things, join thousands of your peers who get Jay’s note every week, plus exclusive access and discounts to other projects:Subscribe: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletterPODCAST COURSE: GROWABLE SHOWSJay’s on-demand course deconstructs dozens of real-world show examples and offers 10 original videos plus a guided system for developing your ideas to be more deeply resonant, refreshingly original, and worthy of your audience’s subscription.Don’t just make Yet Another podcast. Make the podcast that only you can make.https://jayacunzo.com/growable-showsINSIDE THIS EPISODE: Curiosity Daily can be found here: https://www.curiositydaily.com/Follow Curiosity Daily on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/curiositydotcomFollow Ashley Hamer on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/smashleyhamerFollow Cody Gough on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/producercodyFrom Play It Forward: This week’s recommended podcasts are, from Ashley, Everything is Alive: https://www.everythingisalive.com/ and from Cody, Citations Needed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/citations-needed/id1258545975Follow 3 Clips host Jay Acunzo on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jayacunzo/You can find all episodes of 3 Clips wherever you listen to podcasts, or by browsing the show’s home page at https://jayacunzo.com/3-clipsTHANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: WISTIAWistia makes tools to help makers and marketers serve their audiences more deeply and creatively through their podcasts and videos. They believe in making business more human, so they evangelize the idea of brand affinity over brand awareness. Learn more at http://wistia.com