March 5, 2026

467. Stop Guests From Turning Your Podcast Into an Infomercial

Show Notes

Have you ever been in the host seat, excited to interview your guest, but internally you cringe because nearly all their replies drift too heavily into promotion? Today’s listener question goes right at that awkward moment, and we share our own experiences with guests who can’t help but slide back into pitch mode. From there, the conversation turns to what can happen before you ever hit record: a quick prep call, clear expectations, and a simple plan for where a guest can share links so the episode stays focused for the listener. Toward the end, we hit podcast news and talk about a big AI caution flag: tools can now turn source material into “podcast-style” audio, but tests show they can miss key details, shift meaning, and even generate made-up quotes. Its all on the Podcasting Morning Chat today, don’t miss it!

Episode Highlights:

[01:43] Tech glitches and maintaining the right mindset

[09:58] Mailbag: handling over-promotional guests

[20:52] Calling it out mid-interview when needed

[33:16] Pre-interviews without killing the magic

[37:29] Tech checks and guest preparation

[38:25] AI-generated podcasts and accuracy risks

[42:33] Ethics and monetizing low-quality AI content

[46:26] Human review, prompt design, and quality control

[51:30] AI as a tool and the host’s responsibility

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The Podcasting Morning Chat: