May 15, 2026
You should record all your podcast conversations exclusively in person, period.
We made this a policy with The Drone Ultimatum from the start. I was uneasy about it at first. It’s less convenient, more expensive, and more difficult to publish on a consistent schedule operating under this principle.
I’m a believer now.
In-person live recording is the most straightforward way to up the quality of your content. No awkward stutters, internet problems, weird Zoom backgrounds, or talking over each other (“oh, sorry, you go ahead.”)
The moment the recording stops is when the real conversation starts and the relationship builds. That short window of post-recording time is the most interesting part of a guest’s visit, every time, without fail.
It is well worth the extra effort.