Guest instructions

Welcome! In this video we will cover the basics for having a great podcast interview. We are thrilled to have you as a guest. We want to make the most out of this opportunity to share your story. Let’s dive in.

The podcast interview will be a video chat with Dr. Shawn Baker. Our Carnivore Diet Community members are invited to tune in live to the conversation and pose questions that Dr. Baker may ask throughout the conversation. 

Shawn will start off by saying hello, and will ask you to briefly share about yourself as an introduction to our listeners. Afterward, you’ll engage in a casual conversation relating to your success story. As mentioned, there will be opportunity for Q&A from our member participants who can share their questions through the chat, which Shawn will then ask you.

The entire interview will be recorded and published on our YouTube channel, as well as other podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts. *Please note that due to copyright we cannot share the raw video with you, but after we publish it on our Youtube channel you are welcome to share the Youtube link on your website.

Prior to your interview date, we ask that you share a headshot (preferably shoulders up, without any part of you being cropped).We will need the photo for the YouTube video thumbnail. You may also share a short bio. While we can pull some information together, the most effective and impactful bio will come straight from you.

Let’s talk about how to prepare your space for success – how to set up your environment, position yourself within frame, set up lighting, and more.

>> Ensure your head and shoulders are in frame, with your head in the center of the camera (not the center of the monitor), and on a direct front angle. Dominate the frame as much as you can. We recommend using your computer’s camera. 

>> Choose a nice, uncluttered background with good lighting.  Please note that the podcasting software we use does not currently allow the use of virtual backgrounds natively. Furthermore, you will need to use a laptop or PC for the interview. Mobile phones or tablets will not work with the software for the guest role.

>> Please do not connect to the meeting from a public space. Public spaces such as restaurants, a park, or the seat of your car are NOT acceptable. If you connect to the meeting from such locations, we reserve the right to cancel the meeting and not reschedule you. If there is another time of the day that works better with your schedule, please reach out to us and let us have a discussion to see if we can work something out.

>> At your scheduled time, please join the meeting through the link provided in the event confirmation email to you.

Let’s summarize the important tips for a successful interview along with a few additional tips:

• Have a strong internet connection
• Ensure clear audio and a quiet environment
• Conduct the interview from a non-public place that is free from distraction
• Ensure you are well lit, and clearly focused on camera
• Have a clean, un-cluttered background as much as possible as virtual backgrounds are not supported by the recording software at this time.
• Make sure your device is steady in its location
• Please make sure you are not sick or unable to communicate well due to a sore throat or other symptoms that may inhibit your ability to communicate clearly. 

Please note that if these guidelines are not followed, we may  ask our guests to reschedule.

If you have any questions at all, please reach out to us at community@carnivore.diet. We are happy to help. We look forward to your interview and helping you share your story!