27 - Improvising isn't just "winging it" and hitting record
The Credibility Minute · Jen deHaan
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Show Notes
Many people believe improvisation means making everything up on the spot. In reality, good improvisers in music and comedy rely on deep preparation and structure. They don't memorize lines; they learn the rules so they can discover the content in the moment.
Solo podcasting often falls into two extremes: reading a script robotically or rambling without a plan. The solution is to find the middle ground using "Landmarks." You need to know your starting point, your destination (the ending), and the key stops along the way. How you get between those landmarks is where your natural vocal energy shines.
In this micro-episode:
- Why "winging it" usually leads to rambling tangents
- The "Landmark" method for structuring unscripted content
- How to balance prepared facts with spontaneous delivery
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