Be a Guest on the Podcast

The Frug Life is always looking for interesting people to feature on the show. If you are interested, it can be a great way to share your insight and garner a little attention for yourself. As you probably know, the podcast is not an interview show, so there are two ways to appear on the show.

Format one is a short (3-5 minute) clip speaking on a topic of choice. I typically do a few of these in a round-up style episode of the show, showcasing 3-5 creators. Here is an example of this format in action. https://anchor.fm/thefruglife/episodes/How-to-Pay-Down-Debt-etoh2d 

Format two is a guest-directed segment; in essence, the guest and I work collaboratively to write a script that will air on the show (7-15 minutes). This is done in a Google Doc, totally asynchronously. You write the first draft of the script, I review, ask questions, and wordsmith it with you. We might also practice some of your delivery of the script. Here is an example of this format:

https://anchor.fm/thefruglife/episodes/What-is-the-RD-tax-credit-ejd8pl

If you have another format in mind, feel free to contact me as well. You can reach out to me at ricky@thefruglife.com

Please include your preferred format, as well as some potential topic ideas you would like to discuss.

In addition to appearing on The Frug Life, you may also appear on our sister show, The Iced Frugal Hour. Here is the sign-up form. This podcast does do interview segments.

FAQ

When can we set up a call to record the episode?

Part of the beauty of these formats is that we actually don't need to schedule a call or a recording together. You can record locally whenever you are ready! If we do need to refine the script, I might set up a call with you.

Can you outline what choice two might look like?

1.Topic selection:Initial Pitch.

The guest emails with their preferred format and a few potential topic ideas. We both agree on one specific topic to move forward with.

2.Share the draft:Google Doc.

The guest writes the first draft of the 7–15 minute script and shares the Google Doc link with you.

3.Collaborative review:Asynchronous.

I review their draft, ask questions, and wordsmith the copy with them directly in the shared document.

4.Local recording:On their own time.

The guest records their audio locally on their own schedule and sends the final file over to me. No live calls required.