BE JOHN’S

GUEST!

Here’s everything you need to know about being a guest on the What’s Your “And”? podcast!

Thank you for being a guest on the show!

I created the podcast as a way to shatter the stereotype of what people think of professionals. We’re much more than our job titles and college degrees and certifications! We’re real people who have passions and interests outside of work — so let’s talk about it.

Before our call:

  • Book a time: Select a time that best fits your schedule by clicking here

  • Subscribe: Please support the show by subscribing to Apple Podcasts or Android – and this will also mean you don’t miss your episode as soon as it goes on air!

  • Leave a Review: Please take a minute to leave a rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts and/or your favorite Android podcast app. These reviews really help encourage new listeners.

  • Descript.com: Once you have booked your podcast interview call, please be on the lookout for the calendar invite with a www.Descript.com link. This will be unique for you, so keep it safe and click a few minutes before the time of our call to connect.

  • USB Microphone: I want to make sure you sound as clear as possible, so if you don’t have an external microphone, I’ve got you covered! Please email me your address and I’ll pay to have a USB microphone shipped for you to borrow for our call.

  • Headphones/Earbuds: Be sure to use headphones or earbuds so there isn’t an echo on the recording.

During our call:

This is a very fun, casual conversation so please be relaxed and have a good time. The more stories and specific examples you have, the better. The best part of this whole thing is there are no wrong answers! Each episode is totally different because we’re sharing your unique story and your experiences.

I like to have my guests introduce their episode in this format:

Hi, this is [NAME] and when I’m not [HOBBY/PASSION] , I’m listening to John Garrett on What’s Your "And"!

Some of the questions that I like to cover are:

  • We’ll start out with some silly “Rapid Fire Questions” (i.e., chocolate or vanilla? favorite number?) that always ends with “What’s the favorite thing you have? Or the favorite thing you own?”

  • What hobby/interest do you enjoy doing outside of your roles at work or home? What’s the coolest / most rewarding thing you’ve gotten to do? Detailed stories are perfect!

  • How did you get into it?

  • What keeps pulling you back to it?

  • Is there a side of you that gets to show up there that maybe doesn’t get as much room elsewhere?

  • What does your “And” tell you about yourself?

  • Does any of that carry over into work or other parts of your life?

  • Do people at work know this side of you?

  • What would you say to someone listening who feels like they don’t have an “And”?

After our call:

  • Pictures and Links: You will be asked to provide a few pictures of yourself for the podcast show page. A link will be emailed to you shortly after the call or you can upload them on this page.

Contact Information

Feel free to message me if you have any questions. I look forward to talking with you soon!

P.S. Legal made me put this:

By being a part of the podcast, you agree to allow John Garrett to record, distribute, and disseminate the podcast in any manner. You also agree to allow John to retain rights to the produced media for potential future use in speeches, books, videos, and in all other public distribution. You are more than welcome to use your specific recording and social media graphics cards as you’d like.