I’m being slowly sucked into the podcasting world in a way I only quarter-intended. It’s a bit like Twitter. The barrier to self-expression is so significantly lowered relative to longform that your creative energy kinda just leaks there instead of being piped deliberately.
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I think the key for me has been giving up on 10 things: 1. Multiple takes 2. Scripting 3. Editing 4. A partner 5. High audio quality 6. Attractive voice performance 7. Standard lengths 8. Transcription 9. Explaining myself at genpop level 10. Garnishes like opening jingles
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I’d have made a much more attractive performer 10 years ago when I was a lot more articulate on my feet. Now I have to search for the right words and often settle for the wrong ones so I don’t talk unbearably slowly.
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I’m not a fan of my own voice. I have a known weak-vocal-chords problem (had some voice therapy ~2001 but got lazy about doing the exercises) that creates weird rough patches and makes me lose my voice if I talk too long. I’ll have to get back to exercises if I keep this up.
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It seemed fine to me; probably is one of those things you notice and other people don't. Do you think voice therapy would be helpful for most people?
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There’s 2 kinds. Voice therapy for specific anatomical issues like mine (chords are weak, strain easily, and don’t close all the way) and the kind singers, actors, and TV presenters get. Difference is like between physiotherapy for rehabilitation vs conditioning fir pro athletes.
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Some people need the firmer. Most can benefit from latter.
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Thanks. The one you did with Venture Stories was great though. Would love to hear more
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