5 Better Ways to Answer "Anything Else You'd Like to Add?" in Media Interviews
Ever been in that moment where your executive is wrapping up a media interview, and the journalist asks that seemingly innocent question: "Anything...
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Faith Cedela
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Aug 18, 2025 8:53:59 PM
So, you've been invited to be on a podcast. Congratulations! Now cue the immediate panic attack because talking into a microphone for an hour sounds about as comfortable as wearing high heels to a marathon. Trust me, I get it. The thought of hearing your own voice played back while thousands of strangers judge your every "um" and awkward laugh is enough to make anyone want to fake a sudden move to Antarctica.
But here's the thing – podcasts are kind of a big deal now. They're not just for true crime enthusiasts and people who want to learn how to grow their own microgreens. They're a legitimate media platform where you can connect with people who care about what you have to say. Wild, right?
Let's be honest, we've all had that moment where we think, "I'm a reasonably intelligent person. I can just show up and chat!" Cut to an hour later when you're rambling about your childhood pet turtle because you completely blanked on your company's mission statement.
As of 2025, over 584 million people globally are listening to podcasts. That's half a billion people potentially hearing about that turtle (RIP Sheldon). The average listener subscribes to 6-8 shows, spending about 7 hours weekly tuned in. They're not just passively consuming – they're engaged, invested, and making decisions based on what they hear.
When you prepare properly, you can:
Before you show up to the interview, you need to become temporarily obsessed with this podcast. I'm talking "accidentally liked their Instagram post from 2018" level of research.
Listen to at least 2-3 recent episodes. Is the host more Barbara Walters or your chatty neighbor? Do they interrupt constantly or let guests ramble until the heat death of the universe? Do they ask deeply personal questions that might make you cry on air?
Understanding the vibe helps you prepare mentally. If it's a super casual show, you can relax a bit. If it's more journalistic, maybe don't plan to start with that story about your disastrous Tinder date (save it for the after-show).
You know how in survival situations, humans can only remember three things? The podcast world works the same way. No one – not even your mom – is going to remember 17 brilliant points about your industry expertise.
Choose three key messages that actually matter:
Write these down in bullet points – not full sentences unless you want to sound like a robot reading from a script. "GREETINGS HUMAN LISTENERS. I AM HERE TO DISCUSS QUARTERLY PROJECTIONS."
Here's where most people go wrong. They bring data to a story fight. You can quote all the statistics you want, but people remember stories, not numbers.
Prepare 2-3 anecdotes that illustrate your points:
The best stories have:
Think of these as your secret weapons. When the conversation lulls or you blank on a question, pull out one of these stories and watch the magic happen.
There are certain questions that show up in virtually every interview, and yet somehow they still manage to catch people off guard. It's like being surprised that water is wet or that Twitter is a cesspool of opinions.
Common questions to practice:
Practice these out loud – not just in your head where everything sounds brilliant. Use a timer to keep your answers concise. Nobody needs your full origin story starting from preschool.
The end of most podcasts includes the host asking where people can find you or learn more. This is not the time to list every social platform you've ever joined, including your abandoned MySpace account.
Choose ONE clear action:
Make it simple and memorable. "You can find all my thoughts at SuperAwesomeCompany.com" is much better than "Well, I'm on LinkedIn and Twitter and Instagram and TikTok and I have a website somewhere and also smoke signals if you're nearby."
Even if you have the wisdom of Yoda, it won't matter if you sound like you're calling in from 1997 on a flip phone. Bad audio is the fastest way to lose credibility (besides claiming the earth is flat).
You need:
You don't need to spend thousands, but please invest more than $15 on your setup.
On podcasts, your voice is doing ALL the heavy lifting. No one can see your enthusiastic hand gestures or your thoughtful nodding. You have to convey everything through your voice.
Tips that actually help:
The goal is to sound like a human having a conversation, not someone reading a eulogy or auditioning for a monster truck rally announcement.
Once you've survived the interview without accidentally swearing or revealing company secrets, you might think you're done. Nope! This is when the real work of making that interview count begins.
Your post-podcast checklist:
Don't just post "Hey I was on a podcast" and call it a day. Frame it around value: "I shared the three most embarrassing leadership mistakes I made and how you can avoid them – listen here if you enjoy learning from other people's pain!"
The podcast guests people love:
Avoid these podcast sins:
We're drowning in content. There are approximately eight billion podcasts about every topic imaginable. The difference between being forgotten and being remembered isn't just what you say – it's how prepared you are to say it in a way that resonates.
A well-prepared podcast appearance can open doors, build your reputation, and connect you with an audience that genuinely cares about your message. So take the time to prepare like it matters.
Because nothing says "thought leader" like actually having thoughts worth leading with.
Terrified of sounding like a confused robot on your next podcast? Yeah, same. At Winsome Marketing, we prep nervous experts to sound brilliant, tell stories that don't bore everyone to tears, and actually enjoy the whole process (wild, right?). Drop us a line before your next interview!
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