Blue Room Podcast Preparation Guide

Before Your Podcast

  • Stay organised, yet natural – Plan a flexible structure. List key themes or talking points but leave space for spontaneous tangents.

  • Maximise your booking – Break a 45-minute session into 5, 10, or 15-minute chunks. This creates natural points for repurposing content.

  • Keep the flow smooth – Share any images, clips, or links with our AV technician before recording so they’re ready when you need them.

  • Know your audience – Define your purpose and who you’re speaking to. A clear focus makes your show compelling and helps grow a loyal following.

During the Recording

  • Sound quality – Avoid noisy clothing, jewellery, or tapping the mic/table.

  • On-camera presence – Use paper notes instead of laptops/tablets to stay open to the camera. Keep bullet points off-screen.

  • Authenticity – Relax and enjoy the process! When you’re natural, your energy shines through to listeners and viewers.

What to Wear on Camera

Do wear:

  • Solid, muted tones: navy, charcoal, olive, rust, deep reds, soft pinks

  • Simple, single-colour outfits with minimal or no logos

Don’t wear:

  • Bright white or jet black (lose detail on camera)

  • Small patterns or pinstripes (they strobe on video)

  • Busy graphics or large logos