The podcast twist listeners can’t resist🎙️

The podcast twist listeners can't resist🎙️

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How mystery and community guests make your show unforgettable.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

 

 

Hi Newsletter Subscribers,

Surprise is powerful. When something unexpected happens in a podcast, listeners stop multitasking and pay attention.
 
That's the magic of Mystery Guests and Community Guests. They transform your show from predictable to unforgettable. Imagine your listeners tuning in and realizing:
 
  • “Wait, who is this voice? I've got to find out…”
  • Or: “That's someone just like me being interviewed — maybe I could be next.”
 
These formats don't just entertain — they build loyalty. A mystery keeps people hooked to the end. A community voice makes listeners feel seen. And as a guest, suggesting one of these formats can instantly make you more appealing to a host.

 

 

3 Formats to Try

 
  1. Mystery Guest Reveal
    Tease clues about your guest throughout the show, then reveal them at the end. Bonus: promote the episode as “special guest revealed inside.”
     
  2. Masked Expert
    Hide the guest's name/credentials until mid-episode, focusing only on their stories. Reveal later for a “wow” moment.
     
  3. Community Guest Spotlight
    Feature a listener or group member. Ask them about their journey, struggles, or wins. Nothing builds trust faster than spotlighting your own audience.
 

Action Step

For your next recording, plan one “mystery moment.” Either:
  • Tease a surprise guest and reveal them later, or
  • Invite a loyal listener to share their story in a short segment.

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Last, but not least, let's highlight this week's featured episodes:

Episode Promotion – Find & Be a Guest! 🎙️

Looking for a great podcast opportunity? Check out these featured episodes where hosts and guests are looking to connect right now!
 
🎙️ Wellness without the Overwhelm
👤 Kristen Herlihy Herlihy
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Podcasting is about connection. Surprise and community make that connection unforgettable.
 

With excitement,
The Podcast Collaborative Team 
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