E750 - A Podcast Lesson from A Very Important Person - Tommy Shriggly - How to get into character as a creator

E750 - A Podcast Lesson from A Very Important Person - Tommy Shriggly - How to get into character as a creator

July 17, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 750

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The episode discusses how podcasters can enhance their engagement by embracing their true selves and creativity, inspired by the character Tommy Shriggly.

Episode 750 - A Podcast Lesson from A Very Important Person - Tommy Shriggly - How to get into character as a creator Vic interviews mental health advocate Tommy Shriggly (Zac Oyama) and discusses the three steps to happiness. To watch more episodes of Very Important People, sign up for Dropout: https://veryimportantpeople.dropout.tv ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTuf6dseaXU ⁠ What happens when creators stop trying to sound perfect and start showing more of who they really are? In this episode, the conversation explores how podcasters can become more engaging by embracing creativity, personality, and the different sides of themselves that often stay hidden behind the microphone. Inspired by the character Tommy Shriggly from the comedy series Very Important People , the episode examines how performers bring memorable characters to life by stepping outside their comfort zone. While podcasters do not need to become comedians or invent fictional personas, they can learn an important lesson from actors, musicians, and improvisers who understand how to adapt their energy, emotion, and delivery to create stronger connections with an audience. The discussion encourages creators to…

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