In this episode, host Mary Williams and guest Chris Martin delve into the essence of authenticity in podcasting. They discuss the lack of humanity in many current business-related podcasts, emphasizing the need for genuine conversations over scripted exchanges. The conversation touches on editing to preserve human elements, personal growth through professional work, and scripting podcast seasons based on thematic characters. This episode offers a deep dive into the art of podcasting while maintaining a strong human connection.

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Guest information
You could create a list of words that describes what Chris Martin does —curiosity builder, filmmaker, podcaster, designer, writer, and educator—or use fancy words like multihyphenate, multipotentialite, or polymath, producer succinctly sums it up. Since 2002, Chris has been involved in filmmaking projects ranging from live video production and documentary videos to feature films and episodic web series. Chris Martin Studios was brought to life in 2006. In 2016, he entered the world of podcasts with his weekly show Getting Work To Work. In 2020, he added a second show focusing on the world of independent film called Beyond Your Imagination with Chris Martin. In 2023, Chris expanded the Getting Work To Work universe to include a documentary series and newsletter. You can connect with Chris through his website, Substack, podcast, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Show Credits

• Host, Writer, Producer: Mary Williams
• Sound Master: Chris Martin
• Marketing Support: The AK Collective

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