In the microwave society that we live in, most of us are not accustomed to slowing down. As a podcaster, we may associate silence with "Dead Air" which is a phrase from the radio. However, today I'm going to show you that the best answers come after the awkward pause. The Power of the Dramatic Pause When you put a pause before or after a point it adds emphasis to that point.  If you put it before the point, the brain perks up waiting for the next words.  If you put the pause after your point, it gives the brain a chance to process what was just said.  Start Your Podcast and Grow Your Audience When you join the School of Podcasting you no longer have to worry about buying equipment you don't need. You learn how to get comfortable behind a microphone as our community helps you create your best episodes. There are step by step videos, live group coaching, private one on one coaching, and a private mastermind group. You have every tool you need to succeed as a podcast. Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start Mentioned In This Episode The Question of the Month (add your submission) Howard Stern on SiriusXM Ben Affleck Movie The Tender Bar David Letterman My Next Guest Needs No Introduction Paul Harvey Steve Jobs introduces iPhone in 2007 Full Show Notes at schoolofpodcasting.com/809 Support the Show Buy Dave's Book Profit From Your Podcast Join the School of Podcasting Become a Patron or Buy Me a Coffee Thank you for listening. I really appreciate it.