{"id":1044,"date":"2019-08-28T12:36:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T19:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webspace.royalroads.ca\/jhodson\/?page_id=1044"},"modified":"2019-09-19T13:04:02","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T20:04:02","slug":"best-practices-for-broadcast-speaking-on-radio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webspace.royalroads.ca\/jhodson\/communication-in-the-public-interest-resources\/science-communication\/chapter-4-presenting-your-work-to-non-academic-audiences\/best-practices-for-broadcast-speaking-on-radio\/","title":{"rendered":"4.5. Best Practices for Speaking on Radio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As you talk about your science, you may be offered opportunities to speak on radio or podcasts, or another audio-only format. The great thing about presenting your science this way is that you don&#8217;t need to worry about what you are wearing or think about makeup and hairstyles. However, there are other issues you want to consider in order to ace the radio or podcast interview.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1045\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1045 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/webspace.royalroads.ca\/jhodson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2019\/08\/Meme-Headphones.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/webspace.royalroads.ca\/jhodson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2019\/08\/Meme-Headphones.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/webspace.royalroads.ca\/jhodson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2019\/08\/Meme-Headphones-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/webspace.royalroads.ca\/jhodson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/175\/2019\/08\/Meme-Headphones-300x300.jpeg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/400;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Radio Meme Friday Fun. By Radio Today: https:\/\/www.radiotoday.com.au\/radio-meme-fun-6\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Should I Stay or Should I Go?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When offered a radio or podcast opportunity, you may be given the option to call in (or skype in) from home, instead of going to the studio. As you are considering which option is best for you, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The time of your interview and other responsibilities in your life<\/li>\n<li>The reliability of your phone and internet connection<\/li>\n<li>The availability of a quiet space in your home<\/li>\n<li>Your comfort level speaking with someone in the absence of body language and other non-verbal cues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To make an interview work from your home, you must make sure you have a reliable connection and a quiet space free from distraction. You also need to be comfortable responding to questions by phone without accidentally cutting the other person off. Sometimes the absence of verbal cues can make responses more challenging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prepping for Your Appearance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before your appearance, make sure you&#8217;re well hydrated and avoid the over consumption of dairy or caffeine.<\/li>\n<li>Dress comfortably in loose and breathable clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Fill a bottle with lemon water to drink during your interview.<\/li>\n<li>Warm up your vocal chords with some vocal exercises like the ones provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/exercises-warm-up-voice-before-speech\">VirtualSpeech (link)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tips for Participating From Home:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find a quiet room with few distractions and little to no exterior or interior background noise.<\/li>\n<li>If possible use a land line, rather than a cell phone to avoid connectivity issues.<\/li>\n<li>If recording on Skype always use a headset and microphone.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a glass of water nearby just in case you need it.<\/li>\n<li>Smile when you speak &#8211; your audience can hear a smile in your voice, and it helps to enliven your words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Studio Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Like with TV, show up 15 to 20 minutes early, and do your vocal warmups.<\/li>\n<li>Look at your interviewer and think of your interview like a conversation with a friend.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a glass of water nearby, just in case you need it.<\/li>\n<li>Use the headphones provided by the studio.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t forget to breathe and have fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>During the Interview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mind your speed &#8211; when we are nervous our speech tends to speed up. Breath deeply and try to keep your voice at a reasonable pace.<\/li>\n<li>Enunciate. When your audience only has audio to go on, you need to try to articulate your words as clearly as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Watch for dead air. A few seconds can seem like an eternity to a listener. If you need time to think, repeat the question back to your interviewer.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid verbal tics like &#8220;ummm&#8221;, &#8220;ahh&#8221; or filler words. Some of these are unavoidable, but if you have practiced ahead of time you&#8217;ll be less likely to fall back on them.<\/li>\n<li>Try not to interrupt your interviewer. This is distracting in an audio only medium.<\/li>\n<li>Thank your interviewer for having you, and tell them how much you enjoy being there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/webspace.royalroads.ca\/jhodson\/communication-in-the-public-interest-resources\/science-communication\/congratulations\/\">NEXT PAGE<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6>&lt;&lt;<a href=\"https:\/\/webspace.royalroads.ca\/jhodson\/communication-in-the-public-interest-resources\/science-communication\/chapter-4-presenting-your-work-to-non-academic-audiences\/\">BACK TO CHAPTER 4 TOPIC LIST<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"http:\/\/webspace.royalroads.ca\/jhodson\/communication-in-the-public-interest-resources\/science-communication\/\">&lt;&lt;&lt;Back to main table of contents<\/a><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you talk about your science, you may be offered opportunities to speak on radio or podcasts, or another audio-only format. 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