I'm doing attempt 2 on a podcast. First attempt was a one shot to see response. Lesson, be comfortable around a mic. I got only 2 comments of feedback, both re

I'm doing attempt 2 on a podcast. First attempt was a one shot to see response. Lesson, be comfortable around a mic. I got only 2 comments of feedback, both regarding how "boring" I sounded. Took it down immediately from the embarrassment. I had a friend listen to the podcast and he was confused as hell why I sounded so monotone and dead inside. He told me to get 1990s NPR out my ass and act like myself. I say dont underestimate your change in behavior when you realize you're being recorded. It's such a weird psychological switch for me. In front of a group of people, my personality cranks to 11. The very moment I think I'm being recorded, audio or video, my personality disappears. Not in writing though. So, to practice I've been recording myself for 10 or so min a day, listen to it constantly, make notes and record again regarding my notes to myself. After about 3 weeks, I'm noticeably better, but still not happy. If I did it more often, I'd probably be a lot better. But I have a hard time finding the time to practice everyday lately. These are like 1-2 hour practice sessions. Maybe you're more lucky and it doesn't affect you. I always thought being good at public speaking would translate well for me, but nope. It's a whole different mental beast for me to conquer. My 2 cents. Hope it helps.