Modern Family Teaches Storytelling
Don't you love it when great TV shows teach you how to be a better radio personality? I hope you saw the "Five Minutes" episode of Modern Family. In it, there's a classic example...
How To Dress Up A Great Story
There's a difference between a story and a great story. A story has a beginning, middle, and end. but a great story sucks listeners in through a strong Set Up, choosing the most relatable...
Using Dialogue in Storytelling
One of the most overlooked aspects of storytelling is the use of dialogue. Most radio personalities never consider it because we think of dialogue as the lines spoken in a theatrical performance, movie, book,...
3 Essential Building Blocks Of Storytelling
Telling stories is hard, especially when there are so many stories being told. The competition is better and the entertainment bar is higher. That means tune-out happens faster than ever. Personalities lose attention in...
3 Keys To Details In Storytelling
The difference between a great story and an average story often comes down to details in storytelling. Details can advance a story and make it come alive or cause it to bog down and...
How And When To Be Self-Deprecating
When radio personalities open up and are bold enough to be vulnerable, listeners are able to get to know them better. But many think that means they should simply make fun of themselves as...
Resetting Content Is A Key Personality Skill
Fighting boredom is one of the most challenging things radio personalities face. In a way, it’s understandable. The only folks who hear 100% of the content created on a radio show are those performing...
Avoid “Had to be There” Stories
Isn't it embarrassing to share a great experience or personal story with friends, and there is no reaction? So you sheepishly mumble something like, "Believe me, it was great. Must be that you had...
Air Personality Power Hack: Eliminate Personal Pronouns
Here’s a little secret that works like a magic trick for radio personalities. At first, it may not make sense. But work with it and you will discover an amazing air personality trick. Eliminate...
Storytelling Secret Weapon: Internal Monologue
Some personalities struggle to find personal stories. And there's a good reason for that. It's hard for some to share their experiences and observations in a natural, authentic and relatable way. But there's a...
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