50: Feedback Friday | How to Handle Someone with Terrible Manners

Guest Management

Handling inadequate podcast guests is a delicate task that requires both honesty and tact. Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo share their experiences with guests who lack preparation or coherence, often leading to episodes that cannot be aired. They emphasize the importance of being respectful yet firm when informing guests about the decision not to air their episode. Jason Sanderson adds that even seasoned guests can have off days, and it's crucial to handle these situations with care.

You have to be tactful in those situations because they're spending their time to talk to you and you need to respect that time.

--- Jason DeFillippo

Ultimately, the goal is to maintain the quality of the podcast while preserving relationships with guests 1 2.

   

Quality Assurance

Ensuring high-quality content is paramount for The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan and his team prioritize the audience's experience over potentially disappointing a guest. They recount instances where episodes were scrapped due to lackluster content, emphasizing that the listener's time is too valuable to waste on subpar material. Jason notes that some guests fail to prepare adequately, leading to episodes that don't meet the show's standards.

Our job is primarily to be an advocate for you as listeners. So every minute, we realize every minute of your time is earned.

--- Jordan Harbinger

This commitment to quality sometimes means making tough decisions, but it's essential for maintaining the show's reputation 3 2.