Should you think about your audience as one person?

Should you think about your audience as one person?

From PodSchool by Rachel Corbett

November 9, 2025 · 5 min · Episode 139

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of thinking about your podcast audience as individual people to enhance connection and engagement.

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 Follow me: Instagram , Facebook , X , LinkedIn , YouTube , TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website . This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Corbett

Topics covered

  • audience connection
  • podcasting
  • communication
  • solo recording
  • co-hosted shows

Keywords

  • collective language
  • natural sound
  • audience engagement
  • podcasting tips

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