{"id":7037,"date":"2021-04-30T22:11:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T22:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/?p=7037"},"modified":"2024-01-18T16:28:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T16:28:37","slug":"getting-too-personal-on-your-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/getting-too-personal-on-your-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Getting Too Personal On Your Podcast?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As you start sharing stories with your audience, it\u2019s only natural that you will become all too comfortable with the details you&#8217;re spilling onto the microphone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, at some point you have to ask yourself &#8211; are you getting too personal on your podcast?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"consider-the-subject\"><\/span>Consider the Subject<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, there are just some things you should keep to yourself and off your podcast. Case in point &#8211; anything that is not your story to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it might be funny to tell your audience a silly tale about your children doing something comical, there are some subjects you\u2019re better left not sharing. These include, but aren\u2019t limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secrets told to you in confidence &#8211; yes, even if you change the names to protect the innocent\/guilty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stories bashing current sponsors or companies that turned down sponsorship requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pretty much all things related to your family &#8211; even things that you think are positive. Some people don\u2019t want to be in the spotlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topics that you\u2019re discussing merely for shock value, or to intentionally stir up controversy (unless that is your entire schtick for your podcast)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"girl surprised on phone\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/personal-on-your-podcast-shocked-expression.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"if-it-could-get-you-sued-it-might-be-too-personal\"><\/span>If It Could Get You Sued, It Might Be Too Personal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re telling tales that are libelous or slanderous in nature, be prepared to receive a cease and desist letter at a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Libel<\/b> &#8211; defined by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/libel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merriam Webster<\/a> as \u201ca written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression\u201d (Read &#8211; not true)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Slander<\/b> &#8211; per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalzoom.com\/articles\/differences-between-defamation-slander-and-libel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Legal Zoom<\/a>, slander is \u201can untrue defamatory statement that is spoken orally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what if it\u2019s true? It still might be too personal for your podcast. In this case, if you really want to talk about it on your podcast, sit with the idea for a while, and consider the fallout that could occur before recording it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s better to think about things and make sure <a href=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/you-just-published-your-first-podcast-episode-now-what\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you\u2019re recording your episodes<\/a> while level-headed, than it is to risk hurting someone\u2019s reputation, or making yourself look bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to Launch? \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RSS.com is the easiest way to start, grow, and monetize your podcast. With unlimited episodes, downloads, a free website for your podcast, monetization options, and distribution to major podcast directories, you&#8217;ll have everything you need to succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"pop up\" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.rss.com\/auth\/sign-up\/\"><br>Let&#8217;s Go!<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your podcast today for free. No credit card required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"girl holding box of work supplies\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/personal-on-your-podcast-fired-holding-box.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"if-it-could-get-you-fired-it-might-be-too-personal\"><\/span>If It Could Get You Fired, It Might Be Too Personal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing a podcaster can easily forget, is the fact their show can be heard by anyone. This includes your family, your friends, and your boss. If you are not prepared for your employer to hear something you want to say, it\u2019s best kept off your podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a Facebook page that can be made private, your <a href=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-rss-feed-for-a-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">podcast\u2019s RSS feed<\/a> is public, and the words you say on it can be held against you. In other words, if you wouldn\u2019t publicly share something at work where others can hear it, keep it off your show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"couple sitting on park bench having argument\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/personal-on-your-podcast-break-up.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"if-it-could-result-in-a-break-up-it-might-be-too-personal\"><\/span>If It Could Result in a Break up, It Might Be Too Personal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all seen the light-hearted posts on Facebook and Instagram of things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSettle an argument &#8211; Star Wars or Star Trek?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWho\u2019s right? &#8211; Xbox is better than Playstation\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or even<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIs my boyfriend right &#8211; does DC beat Marvel in a fight?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These types of statements are probably harmless. In other words, they aren\u2019t likely to end in a serious altercation, let alone a break up or divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are sharing something serious with your audience, you need to ask yourself if it could cause your partner, family, or someone close to you serious emotional harm?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because drama can lead to more podcast downloads, <strong>doesn\u2019t mean you won&#8217;t regret it down the road.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"picture of angry girl on laptop\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/rss-com\/images\/w_2560,h_1531\/v1620415686\/mad-girl\/mad-girl.jpg?_i=AA\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"if-youre-getting-a-lot-of-complaints-it-might-be-too-personal\"><\/span>If You&#8217;re Getting a Lot of Complaints, It Might Be Too Personal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your reviews say things like this, you might be getting too personal on your podcast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cThe host overshares. I hope his boss hears this and fires him!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhoa! TMI on that last episode bro!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhat does your wife think about you airing the family\u2019s dirty laundry?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI don\u2019t think you should have shared that story about your blind date\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe details of your messy divorce just made me unsubscribe! Didn\u2019t need to know all of that.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We admit that these types of reviews can also draw in more listeners, but at what cost?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve seen from reality television that shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians, and Big Brother get big ratings because of their drama &#8211; but is it worth it for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the types of things you need <b>to seriously consider before<\/b> getting too personal on your podcast. 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