This week on The StoryTrust Media Podcast, Jon Goehring breaks down a common yet underrated pitfall in podcasting: the trap of overdoing professionalism.

Jon explains how trying to sound overly polished or buttoned-up can actually erode trust with your audience. When the camera or mic goes on, many creators tighten up, switch to stiff, jargon-heavy language, and lose the warm connection that builds real relationship.