What makes a podcast episode truly engaging - and keeps listeners coming back? The importance of maintaining a structured yet flexible format can’t be stressed enough by our guest, Wendy Wawrzyniak. Our discussion, no matter which way we turned, ended up landing on one form of consistency or another. Consistency not only enhances a listener’s enjoyment but can also promote sustainability and growth. Guess what: Consistency also benefits Podcast Editors like you too!<h2>Key topics covered:</h2><ul><li>Why predictability in podcast formats keeps audiences engaged and builds community</li><li>The role of podcast editors as managers and consultants to improve show structure and format</li><li>Tips to streamline production and make better podcasts</li></ul> <h2>Key moments:</h2>(00:00) "Podcast Consistency Over Structure"(06:07) Keeping listeners engaged mid-episode(07:20) Consistency: The way to earn Trust with an audience(10:38) When a podcast changes their episode format(12:37) Using a compelling clip as a “cold open”(14:55) How consistency during recording benefits the Podcast Editor(18:31) Insight on Directing a Podcast<h2>About Wendy Wawrzyniak:</h2>Wendy is an experienced educator, speaker, and consultant, specializing in AP History instruction and content creation strategies. As the founder of AP History Help, she provides online courses, tutoring, and resources to help students excel in AP History courses. With a background in virtual teaching and curriculum development, Wendy has also created The World is Your Classroom, where she has expanded her expertise to the podcasting world, speaking twice at Podfest and serving as an education consultant for conferences. She is now leveraging her experience to help podcasters improve their show structure, audience engagement, and presentation skills.Find her at <a href="https://TheWorldisYourClassroom.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://TheWorldisYourClassroom.net</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/worldsyourclassroom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Connect with Wendy on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/theworldisyourclassroom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Connect with Wendy on Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-world-is-your-classroom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn</a></li></ul> <h2>Let's have some fun!</h2><ul><li>Can you find the content edit points? <a href="mailto:steve@podcasteditoracademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send Steve an email</a> with the timestamp(s)</li><li>Want to watch the entire 32 minute, unedited video recording? <a href="mailto:steve@podcasteditoracademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Steve</a></li></ul> <h2>Tools:</h2><a href="https://creators.riverside.fm/Yetis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-large">*Riverside.fm</a> to recordWe used Riverside to record this episode. Use code Yetis at *<a href="https://creators.riverside.fm/Yetis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://creators.riverside.fm/Yetis</a> for 15% off a membership plan.<a href="https://SteveStewart.me/castmagic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-large">*Castmagic.io</a> for show notesCastmagic assisted in the crafting of this episode description. Of course, we removed the phrases “Join us as we dive into”, “Uncover the secret behind” and “elevate your podcasting game” - because we also edit our copy!<a href="https://SteveStewart.me/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-large">*Captivate.fm</a> for media hostingWe use Captivate to host the audio episodes. Captivate offers amazing features for a low monthly price, including full control of dynamic insertion, embedded chapters, and Blocks/Shortcodes to quickly add content to show notes (either static or dynamically!)Use of the above affiliate links may earn us a commission, which is used to support the efforts of this show. Thank you in advance for your support!﻿Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/is-consistency-more-important-than-a-great-show-format This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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