About this episode
Elsa Kurt shares her experience of filling in for a Dallas talk radio host and the challenges of live broadcasting.
Live radio doesn’t care if you’re nervous, prepared, or having a rough day. The mic goes hot, the clock keeps moving, and “dead air” becomes your worst enemy. I’m flying solo without Clay this week, and I’m telling the story of filling in for a Dallas talk radio host, including the moment a guest dropped off the line and I had to talk my way out of silence in real time. It’s messy, honest, and a surprising lesson in doing the hard thing even when you want to back out. Then we turn to a trage...
People in this episode
Host: Elsa Kurt
Topics covered
- live radio
- talk radio
- overcoming fear
- solo hosting
- real-time communication
Keywords
- live radio
- Dallas talk radio
- solo hosting
- communication skills
- overcoming nerves
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dallas talk radio
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