How can podcasters ensure their content is inclusive?

2 Choose your guests wisely

Another way to ensure your content is inclusive is to invite guests who can offer diverse perspectives, opinions, and experiences on your podcast. You can look for guests who have different backgrounds, identities, cultures, professions, or expertise than you and your co-hosts. You can also seek out guests who are underrepresented, marginalized, or overlooked in your field or topic. When you choose your guests, make sure you do your research, prepare your questions, and respect their time and boundaries. You can also ask them how they want to be introduced, what pronouns they use, and what topics they are comfortable or uncomfortable discussing.

3 Use inclusive language

The words you use on your podcast can have a big impact on how your content is perceived and received by your audience. You can use inclusive language to avoid stereotypes, biases, and assumptions that might alienate or offend some listeners. You can also use inclusive language to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity and complexity of human experiences. Some examples of inclusive language are using gender-neutral terms, avoiding slurs and derogatory terms, using people-first language, and acknowledging your sources and references. You can also check your language for clarity, accuracy, and sensitivity before you record or publish your podcast.

5 Be authentic and respectful

Finally, the best way to create inclusive content is to be authentic and respectful. You don't have to pretend to be someone you're not or agree with everything you hear on your podcast. You can be honest, curious, and passionate about your topic and share your own views and experiences. But you also have to be respectful of your guests, your audience, and yourself. You have to listen actively, ask thoughtful questions, and acknowledge different opinions and perspectives. You also have to respect your own voice, style, and goals and not compromise them for the sake of popularity or conformity. By being authentic and respectful, you can create content that is not only inclusive, but also engaging, meaningful, and impactful.

6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?