I’m a fan of Sound Judgment! Required listening for our profession.

— SASHA ASLANIAN, Supervising Producer, ABC News Podcasting Programming

456645 stars!

Elaine is specific and thorough, answering questions that everyone is wondering, but not too many people are addressing. Each episode is packed with real advice, multiple takeaways for people in audio. The takeaways at the end are hugely valuable.

— LAUREN PASSELL, Tink Media

A must listen for any podcast host

Sound Judgment is spectacular. Elaine Grant could give a Master Class on how to conduct an interview. She is generous, curious, and asks her guests the ‘perfect’ question to highlight the very best in her guests. Sound Judgment is a shining example of the power of storytelling and the importance of asking the right questions.

— MELISSA BLOOM

Insightful and Thoughtful Content

Elaine is such a thoughtful interviewer and host. Her questions draw insightful answers from her guests that leave you as the listener with actionable takeaways to improve your own host skills. If you’re looking to add that “je ne sais quio” to your podcast and take it to the next level, Sound Judgment will help you get there.

— KATLYNN PYATT

Valuable insights from a podcasting pro

The trailer already has me hooked. There’s such an overload of information out there about podcasting, but this one cuts through the confusion to offer the information podcasters need most: how to be an engaging, successful host who inspires listeners and attracts a large, loyal audience. Sound Judgment shares insider insights from a variety of popular hosts—all being interviewed by someone who is a top podcast pro herself. What a combination!

— LINDA FORMICHELLI

Excited!!

As a podcast host and the owner of a podcast production company, I look to Elaine as an industry expert. This podcast is such a helpful resource and each episode is carefully and beautifully produced. Well done!

—KARENTSTEW

Finally, a show abut the actual craft

Elaine clearly has a mission to bring us inside the MAKING of the shows. It’s bizarre to me that so few want to share the magic of making podcasts in favor of general advice, sans-audio clips, or industry voyeurism. This is so inspiring. Glad to have found it!

— JAY ACUNZO

Inspiration and education for audio storytellers

Elaine is on a quest to discover this mysterious quality called “hostiness,” but she already illustrates two of the qualities herself: a voice and warmth that are great to listen to, and a natural rapport with guests. Great questions which help us learn from each of her all-star guests, and she brings her own extensive writing background to precise and evocative descriptions of what makes great hosts and stories work. Fantastic show!

— NATE DAVIS, Narrative Podcasts

Resource for Any Creative

No need to be a podcaster to glean insights into storytelling, reporting and the art of ‘hostiness.’ Any creative—writer, producer, artist—will find actionable tips in every episode.

— IYNA BORT CARUSO

Must-listen high quality show for audio creatives

Wish you could sit down with your favorite podcast hosts and hear behind-the-scene tips on how they make their shows? How they make such great stories? Hear their approach to being a great host who connects deeply with their audience? Sound Judgement is the podcast you need in your feed. It’s hosted by the uber-professional Elaine Appleton Grant and is expertly crafted with high-end content and stellar sound quality. 10 out of 10!

—LINDSEY O’CONNOR

A Podcast About Hosting by a Masterful Host

This is one of those podcasts where I knew within seconds of listening that I was in for a treat! In this Master Study on podcast hosting, Elaine Grant—a master host herself—digs into the architecture of podcast hosting at its best. These episodes are delightful, beautifully produced, and deeply informative for podcast veterans and newbies alike.

—LAURA JOYCE DAVIS