First Episode Hiccups

When picking the topic for the first episode, I asked myself, "What's a relatable topic?" "Is there enough meat there to make the dish?" "Will people even listen to the first topic?"

After tossing multiple ideas in my head, I realized this podcast is releasing with the new year, 2023, an of course, the topic of New Year's resolutions would be of relevance to all the listeners. A goal that many set that most times find it hard to accomplish.

So my topic is set. And now what? Who will be my first guest......?

Early last week I texted my friend, Scotti, "Will you be my first guest on my podcast?"

And he responded, "Are you sure you want me to be your first guest?"

I was sooooo nervous on making my first episode so I was thinking who will make me the most comfortable and put me at ease during the recording. Of course Scotti came to mind because of our friendship that I cherish so much and thinking about our crazy conversations over the years, I knew he would be the perfect guest!

As we started to get set up, I quickly realized I had failed to test both mics I had for myself and my guests. Well sure enough, both mics wouldn't simultaneously work because..... yada, yada, yada *plugs in technology explanation*

Only one mic. Just one for two people.

This of course sent me into a spiral of frustration and defeat.

We tried to troubleshoot with YouTube tutorials and online articles but nothing worked.

So only one mic. Just one.

As we both leaned as we recorded, it was hard to feel adjusted and be natural. And at the beginning, I could sense the awkwardness just through our voice.

But hey! Why throw the baby out with the bath water.....

But through the recording we got adjusted and after everything was recorded, I can feel the weight lifted off my shoulders. I just can't explain why I was so nervous to record and post. Maybe it was my thoughts are "My voice sounds annoying." "Will listeners be entertained?" "What if no one listens or care?"

Maybe time will help erase those doubts. I sure hope so.

Today is truly day one of an adventure I am excited to embark on with this podcast and I hope you enjoy it was much as Scotti and I enjoyed recording it.

Cheers,

Tai V. Nguyen