PodSchool

·E139

Should you think about your audience as one person?

Nov 9, 2025
5 mins

Episode Description

When you’re recording a podcast you need to think about your audience as individual people, rather than a collective, if you want to connect with them

In this episode, I explain why this is one of the most powerful ways to build connection, sound more natural and keep people coming back for more.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why using collective language e.g. "You guys," "Ladies and Gentlemen" can disconnect you from your audience
  • The words you need to use to make sure your audience feel you're speaking directly to them
  • A simple trick to make solo recording feel more natural
  • How to balance audience connection in solo vs. co-hosted shows

EPISODE CREDITS:

Host: Rachel Corbett

Editing Assistance: Josh Newth

LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:

Find out how to work with me here

Download my free podcasting guide

Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool

Click here to submit a question to the show

Email me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.au

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This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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