082 Michael Shaw | Building an Authentic Voice and Following - a podcast by Harry Duran

Michael Shaw is the host of The Conversation, a podcast about
the contemporary arts. He talks with various artists, collectors,dealers, curators and more on the show. Michael has been running
his show since 2011 and he talks about some of the upcomingchallenges he is likely to face with growing his podcast. Michael
also shares on how he has developed such a loyal following over theyears; to the point where people donate to his show.

Show Highlights07:00 – Michael talks about sound
gear.09:05 – When did Michael launch
his show?12:05 – Does Michael have a lot of
technical experience?16:00 – Michael prefers a great
conversationalist vs. someone who has done well in theircareer.


20:35 – Does Michael go out of hisway to get the people he admires on the show?


22:35 – It’s better to respect theguest more than their career choices to create an amazing
show.25:00 – I talk about the two shows
that left me kind of star struck.27:05 – Michael knows people are
tired of Marc Maron, but the man inspired him to create apodcast.


28:45 – It’s all about finding theright balance between being really personal vs. being
constructive.29:10 – How did Michael learn to
be a great interviewer?30:40 – Was Michael curious
growing up? He says not really.31:20 – It’s about process as well
as curiosity. Having a good process can really make thingshappen.


31:40 – Michael believes greatshows happen when he and the guest are both in the moment
together.37:15 – Most people don’t have the
ability to engage in a conversation. We just stare at our phonesinstead.


43:00 – Michael talks aboutartists and different styles.


46:35 – What kind of challengeshas Michael faced as an artist?


50:35 – Michael has some prettyloyal and dedicated fans.


51:00 – It’s hard to go out ofyour way to donate to a podcast.


54:35 – I talk about therelationships I have developed with my listeners.


57:00 – Podcast content isundervalued and successful art is overvalued.


59:10 – Michael talks about hismentors.


01:02:35 – What’s Michael’sfondest memory of New York city?


01:03:30 – What has Michaelchanged his mind about recently?


01:08:25 – It’s an interestingbalance between being burned out vs. needing that social contact
and stimulation01:09:15 – Michael depends on his
guests for referrals.01:11:35 – At a certain point,
Michael felt like he was just a tool. 

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