If you’ve ever sat through an aircheck session plotting your escape route—mentally tunneling through the wall like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption—you’re not alone. Most aircheck sessions suck. They suck for the PD. They suck for the talent. And everyone in the room knows it.
But here’s the good news: They don’t have to suck. When done right, aircheck sessions can become the most valuable 20 minutes of your week. Do it right and it will be something both sides actually look forward to. The kind of meeting that builds trust, sharpens performance, and makes the show better.
But before you fix them, you need to know what’s broken.
