Guests Ghosting You? Here's How to Handle It!

Guests Ghosting You? Here's How to Handle It!

From Your Podcast Consultant: Podcast Tips To Avoid Podcasting Mistakes by Dave Jackson

March 7, 2026 · 5 min · Episode 234

About this episode

This episode discusses how to handle podcast guests who ghost you and offers tips for improving guest selection and engagement.

Let’s get real for a minute. Nothing stings quite like getting left hanging by a podcast guest, right? Guest now shows are frustrating. I heard someone talk about his no-show problem, he tossed out this idea of a $500 cancellation fee. That's not gonna work, folks. Life is unpredictable—people get sick, kids break arms, and sometimes, they just don’t feel like it. Instead of turning into the Podcast Police, we suggested a friendly reminder email on the day of the interview. Make it personal. Because who wants to show up for a chat with someone who just sees them as a dollar sign? Pick Better Guests This episode also gets into the value of knowing your audience and picking the right guests. I mean, if you’re getting ghosted left and right, it’s time to take a long, hard look in the mirror. Maybe you’re not asking the right questions, or maybe your guests just don’t see the value in chatting with you. And hey, interviews are great for networking, but they can also lead to a mountain of editing. Is It Time to Go Solo? So, weigh your options. A solo show might save you time and make you the star of the show! Just remember, if someone doesn’t want to be on your podcast, they shouldn’t…

Topics covered

  • guest management
  • podcasting tips
  • audience engagement

Keywords

  • cancellation fee
  • scheduling conflicts
  • solo podcasting

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