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Simply a gem of a podcast, produced professionally, great tone, and rhythm. Whether you work in the podcast industry, or just a fan, there is a great wealth of insight into one of the greatest mediums out there. Long live the podcast and the podcasters . Elaine comes off as a knowledgeable, warm, and gracious host.
I binge this podcast! It's fascinating to peek into a storyteller's mind and learn how they craft stories. I especially love the episodes that focus on a storyteller's hardest story. The insights from those episodes are priceless. I also appreciate that there is no "fluff" in this podcast. Elaine provides high quality content from start to finish. And her voice is so wonderful to listen to!
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Sound Judgment is the perfect podcast for understanding why you love the podcasts you love, and the "magic" behind what comes to your ears. It is not magic and it is not easy. Elaine does a fantastic job of getting the best creators on her podcast, going into every detail of an episode and explaining certain creative decisions that are not easy to see/feel.
I also love the three tips that are given at the end of the episode and that they are listed in the episode notes. It is really useful.
Elaine’s conversations and insights are essential for anyone who wants to understand the art of hosting. As a young person entering the industry it’s incredible to get to hear from so many legends in the field—and from Elaine herself! Highly recommend.
Elaine is on a quest to discover this mysterious quality called “hostiness,” but she already illustrates two of the qualities herself: a voice and warmth that are great to listen to, and a natural rapport with guests. Great questions which help us learn from each of her all-star guests, and she brings her own extensive writing background to precise and evocative descriptions of what makes great hosts and stories work. Fantastic show!
Elaine is specific and thorough, answering questions that everyone is wondering, but not too many people are addressing. Each episode is packed with real advice, multiple takeaways for people in audio. The takeaways at the end are hugely valuable.
Elaine’s insights and understanding of all things audio/podcast combined with her authentic enthusiasm make this show a must-listen for new-to-podcasting hosts like me. Her topics and interviews give me accessible tips that I can apply right away. After hearing just a few episodes, I feel more knowledgeable and more confident that it will be fun and rewarding to keep growing and learning about the craft.
Elaine is such a thoughtful interviewer and host. Her questions draw insightful answers from her guests that leave you as the listener with actionable takeaways to improve your own host skills. If you’re looking to add that “je ne sais quio” to your podcast and take it to the next level, Sound Judgement will help you get there.
Wish you could sit down with your favorite podcast hosts and hear behind-the-scene tips on how they make their shows? How they make such great stories? Hear their approach to being a great host who connects deeply with their audience? Sound Judgement is the podcast you need in your feed. It’s hosted by the uber-professional Elaine Appleton Grant and is expertly crafted with high-end content and stellar sound quality. 10 out of 10!
Elaine clearly has a mission to bring us inside the MAKING of the shows. It’s bizarre to me that so few want to share the magic of making podcasts in favor of general advice, sans-audio clips, or industry voyeurism.
This is so inspiring. Glad to have found it!
Sound Judgment is spectacular. Elaine Grant could give a Master Class on how to conduct an interview. She is generous, curious, and asks her guests the ‘perfect’ question to highlight the very best in her guests. If you host an interview style podcast, this is a must listen. Sound Judgment is a shining example of the power of storytelling and the importance of asking the right questions.
No need to be a podcaster to glean insights into storytelling, reporting and the art of ‘hostiness.’ Any creative—writer, producer, artist—will find actionable tips in every episode.
Thoughtful, well-curated, and substantive craft conversations about podcast hosting. So worth thinking about in more depth. Sweet conversations, could use a touch of editing polishing to smooth out audible breaths and spliced transitions.
As a podcast host and the owner of a podcast production company, I look to Elaine as an industry expert. This podcast is such a helpful resource and each episode is carefully and beautifully produced. Well done!
Elaine Grant embodies the best qualities of a podcast host. She’s warm, friendly & delves into great questions about what makes podcasts and their hosts great. Her gift is taking us behind closed doors to hear how the pros make their magic.
This is one of those podcasts where I knew within seconds of listening that I was in for a treat! In this Master Study on podcast hosting, Elaine Grant—a master host herself—digs into the architecture of podcast hosting at its best. These episodes are delightful, beautifully produced, and deeply informative for podcast veterans and newbies alike.
What a great first episode! It proves that telling your truth and being open to vulnerability are key ingredients to connecting to an audience. Eager to hear what each podcast pro has to teach us. Elaine asks all the questions that a listener or podcaster wishes they could ask of their favorite podcast hosts. I’m now an enthusiastic subscriber!
The trailer already has me hooked. There’s such an overload of information out there about podcasting, but this one cuts through the confusion to offer the information podcasters need most: how to be an engaging, successful host who inspires listeners and attracts a large, loyal audience. Sound Judgment shares insider insights from a variety of popular hosts—all being interviewed someone who is a top podcast pro herself. What a combination! I’ll be sure to tune in.
