Episode 83 (“Just How Boring Are You?” Be a Better Podcast Guest)

In a Manner of Speaking by Paul Meier

Dec 1, 202400:44:22Arts

Renowned singing and voice teachers and authors Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher return to the podcast for December 2024 to discuss Jeremy's new book, "Just How Boring Are You?" which examines how to be a better podcast...

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