When we travel, and come home from a great trip, what are the moments that stand out?
Journey with Jake is a travel podcast that explores the "why" behind travel - why people want to travel, and what it means to them.
To do this, Jake interviews fellow travellers, everyday inspiring people who have often done some amazing things, like motorcycling across Asia or participating in a 2700 mile bike race, or who may also just have a great travel story to tell, from their recent cruise or their family cottage in upstate New York.
It's all about places they've been, and experiences they've had that have meaning to them.
And it's not always the "big" things, it could be the little things too, moments in time that stick out in our minds. Memories triggered by certain scents or sounds. Human connections that can put everything into context, creating a fond reminder and bringing a smile to your face.
Jake and I talk about the craft of letting good conversation unfold, when to interrupt, and when to just listen. We recognize how fortunate we are in not being limited by strict time-frames, such as with radio, but having the option to run a bit longer and uncover a bit more from our guests.
Since he launched the show, nearly a year ago, Jake has quickly progressed from biweekly to weekly episodes, and seen his focus evolve from talking about destinations to talking about experiences, and not just places.
Thus the hikers, hunters, whitewater rafters, mountain bikers and even van lifers, all of whom have been interesting people with meaningful experiences to share.
The podcast is a great complement to your travels, and an opportunity to share your own stories. Reach out to Jake if you want to be a guest and contribute!
Action Advice
5:54 - How much time per week it takes Jake to prepare an episode.
8:44 - On setting out with objectives, and creating an initial list of 25 possible episode ideas to help you get organized.
9:40 - Letting guests tell their story, without having to stick to a strict timeframe.
12:01 - Leading people through their first podcast guest experience, and settling into the role of "host."
16:20 - Lean on referrals, especially from former guests, to make other connections.
20:55 - The importance of being a guest yourself, and relating to that experience when you're then hosting your own show.
22:14 - Putting yourself out there, telling your own story and allowing your audience to connect with you. Even if it feels a little vulnerable.
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Highlighted episodes:
#30, Overcoming Kidney Failure
#21, The Canadian Rocky Mountains
#11, Motorcycling Across Asia
#5, Hunting & Podcasting
People
James Hammond, Winging It podcast
Places
Utah
Las Vegas