The Podcast Guest Playbook: Turning Conversations into Connections and Community

The Podcast Guest Playbook shows you how to spark magnetic conversations, forge career‑long connections with hosts, and grow a loyal listener community—all from the comfort of your home studio. Drawing on hundreds of appearances and two hit writing‑industry shows, Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre give you a step‑by‑step game plan. Ready to be the guest everyone remembers? Open the playbook and hit “record.”

Step behind the mic with veteran podcasters Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre and discover how strategic podcast guest appearances can transform your creative career.

  • Build an engaged Community - Learn how to reach listener groups who are hungry for expertise like yours, and keep them engaged long after the episode drops.

  • Forge authentic Connections - Get a proven framework for approaching hosts, crafting irresistible pitches, and turning one interview into a network of collaborators.

  • Spark unforgettable Conversations - Master the art of story‑driven interviews: from shaping magnetic talking points to delivering audio that sounds studio‑sharp—even from your home office.

In The Podcast Guest Playbook, you’ll find step‑by‑step guidelines, real‑world examples, and a downloadable playbook for planning, pitching, and promoting every appearance. Whether you’re an author, entrepreneur, or creative professional, this guide shows you how to turn free airtime into lasting impact—no expensive gear or PR team required.

EBOOK: ISBN 978-1-959882-22-0

PRINT: ISBN 978-1-959882-24-4

“Super clear, professional and comprehensive.” –Melissa Addey, Author and speaker

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COMING JUNE 11!

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“Super clear, professional and comprehensive.” –Melissa Addey, Author and speaker ~ COMING JUNE 11! ~

MATTY DALRYMPLE is the host of The Indy Author Podcast and writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage. She is the author of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Suspense Shorts and the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers.

MARK LESLIE LEFEBVRE is the host of the Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing podcast and a speaker and consultant with more than 30 years of industry experience. His books include urban fantasy, horror, humor, and true ghost stories.

Sample Podcast Guesting Equipment

Matty’s podcast guesting equipment:

Mark’s podcast guesting equipment:

  • Computer: ThinkPad P14s

  • Microphone: Blue Yeti USB

  • Camera: Laptop built-in camera

  • Lights:  Overhead ceiling light with digital bulk with color and intensity control, second indirect spotlight bounced off the wall/ceiling slightly to my right, mini USB clip-on ring light with 3 color options (white, blue, yellow) and intensity control

  • Virtual meeting platform: Zoom, StreamYard.

For Your Playbook

At the end of each section of our book The Podcast Guest Playbook: Turning Conversations into Connections and Community, we include questions for readers to answer; you can capture your responses in this downloadable document. This will encourage you to think through how the information in the book applies to your situation and will improve your chances of acting on it effectively.

Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre