There are many ways to learn besides sitting in a classroom. Podcasts are also a resource that people use to obtain information. That is why people, specifically students, could further their learning in a different way.
I took the opportunity to listen to a few episodes of “Marketing School – Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips” with Eric Siu and Neil Patel to assess its suitability for college students.
The “Marketing School“ description stated, “Neil Patel and Eric Siu bring you actionable digital marketing lessons that they’ve learned through years of being in the trenches.” These two professionals offered marketing advice for beginners to people with their own businesses.
They start their podcast episodes right away. There is no introduction explaining who they were, what they did or any type of engaging hook. They simply began the podcast with the topic at hand or by asking a question.
It was different from other podcasts I had listened to in general. Most started with some kind of introduction and possibly a jingle. I had mixed emotions about this method. Maybe I was a cliché, but I liked the more traditional introduction to a podcast and an introduction to the host(s). While jumping in the way they did was different and impactful, it also felt off. It was like jumping into a conversation that the listener did not necessarily understand.
I listened to a few episodes, including “The Unusual Way That We Give Feedback in Our Companies,” “How to Build a Community from Scratch,” and “What Is the Real Value of a Personal Brand?” All three episodes contained a lot of information.
There were moments when I was slightly confused. However, they included useful information and advice, such as explaining the importance of authenticity in feedback and discussing personal branding.
Throughout their podcast episodes, they wove their personal experiences into what they had learned and what they did. I liked the addition of a personal touch, as it helped listeners see that their tactics were ones they used as well.
Even with quality information, the overall podcast felt boring. In some ways, this made sense, given that it was more of an educational podcast. However, I would have liked to see more variety in vocal levels to add interest and passion to their speech. Though it was educational, I hoped the hosts would be excited about what they discussed.
I found the “Marketing School” podcast informative and valuable for learning. However, due to the lack of passion and variation in tone, I had to engage with it intentionally. Despite this, it remained a useful resource for expanding my knowledge through podcasts.
