5 Ways To Be Anxiety-Free During Your First Radio Show

Being in a radio show for the first time as either a guest or a host is undeniably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many people. The radio broadcasting industry, after all, is more popular now than ever. The stations don’t let anyone go in the booth unless you are an exceptional human being with a voice that can pull in more listeners. It is the kind of privilege that you should be proud of, therefore.

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Nonetheless, it isn’t surprising for your nerves to go haywire on the days leading to your first radio show. It may already be nerve-wracking to think of how you’ll do even if you’ll only be on for a few minutes. If you have to talk during the entire duration of the program, you may feel anxiety creeping in your system. You can’t sleep; you have no appetite. Your mind often flies somewhere, unreachable for the people around you. Worse, you might play morbid scenes in your head nonstop, which involve you receiving hate messages from the unsatisfied audience.

Considering you want to go to your first radio show anxiety-free, you can try these tips:

1. Map Things Out

Like any soldier about to head to the battlefield, you should devise a strategic plan on what you’ll do. Think of everything, from how you will greet the listeners to how the close remarks should be. In case you won’t bee alone in the booth, you need to find a way to interact with the other person(s) without sounding forced.

2. Get A Feel Of Your Tools

Before the actual show, it is smart to go to the booth that you will use. Look at all the equipment there; ask about the things that are unfamiliar to you. You can also test them out and learn about their functions at least a day before your program starts. That can stop you from messing up due to nervousness.

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3. Know Who Listens To You

Another vital task you should never take for granted is the analysis of your target audience. Regardless of whether you are hosting or visiting the radio show, you must speak with the age group of your listeners in mind. This way, you will be able to use words that won’t cause the regulatory boards to flag the program.

4. Prepare Your Voice

It is also essential to prepare your vocal cords for the continuous speaking that you will do, especially if you happen to be the host. Avoid drinking iced beverages often; sleep for long hours on the night before the program airs as well. That will allow you to modulate your voice during the D-day and not annoy the listeners. Besides, your nerves may calm down when you hear that you sound amazing through the speakers.

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5. Be Comfortable

The best thing about being on a radio show is that you need not dress up for the occasion. You don’t have to wear makeup; you may even strut in the room in your sweatpants or the most worn-out shirt you own. You are also free to be in sandals or cross your legs together on the chair. The audience can’t see you; that’s why you can get as comfortable as you have to be.

 

As daunting as it may seem, doing a radio show for the first time is a genuinely enjoyable experience. Know your role, be mindful of the things you see – and don’t see – and have a blast. Good luck!