What Is Sleep Podcast
What Is Sleep Podcast by Matthew Walker
I chose to listen to a podcast episode by Matthew Walker called What Is Sleep which is the first episode of his podcast series. I chose this podcast because I am currently reading his book called “Why We Sleep” and I think learning more about it is very interesting. His pitch was very soft but also not too soft to where you will have a lack of attention. His rate of speaking was not too fast but not too slow and his volume was good, speaking very clearly. These aspects had an overall positive effect on the podcast because it is easy to follow along and understand what he was saying. I think the podcast was a good way to convey this information. However, it may have been better as a video presentation depending on the person. This is because he is talking about sleep and if you had to listen to a podcast about sleep for a long period of time, you may end up falling asleep more likely than if you were watching a video. The intended audience can be for anyone, mainly people who want to gain more knowledge on why they sleep, how much sleep they get, what is going on when we sleep and much more. By knowing this information, you can optimize your sleep and experience all of the different stages of sleep which Matt talks about in other episodes. After mentioning that it is likely someone will fall asleep while listening to a podcast about sleep, Matt specifically states in the beginning that as many podcasters will be disheartened, he, on the other hand, encourages it. To have a successful podcast you have to have the right delivery techniques that keep the audience engaged. In “A First Look at Communication Theory” by Em Griffin, it states that “Audiences reject delivery that seems planned or staged. Naturalness is persuasive, artifice just the opposite” (Griffin 283). In the podcast “What is Sleep” by Matthew Walker, he tries to connect with the audience by making a few jokes here and or laughing to seem more casual. He even states in one part “I remember as I child”. By saying this, he is connecting with the audience in a way by referring to a time where we are new at things and still learning. This is one of the delivery techniques from the podcast that I find most effective because not only are you learning more about something you might not have known already but you can also relate to the concept. Another effective delivery technique Matt uses in the podcast is he slows down and emphasizes his tone when talking about definitions or something important, or using words like “very or quite”. This is a good tactic to have and something I plan on incorporating in my own recording because it is not too fast paced, it is not monotone, and it makes the topic sound more interesting. Overall, Matthew Walker wants his listeners to have fun with the episodes and enjoy the content. He therefore doesn’t tell you to like and subscribe as he wants you to do so naturally if you enjoy the content. Listening to a short episode of his was great because he is engaging, understanding, enthusiastic, and still professional. One important thing I learned about delivery is that you want to understand your audience. This will influence my approach to creating my own podcast because if I know my audience, I can use delivery tactics that will keep the audience engaged while being myself and building connections rather than just delivering a speech.
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