Hard to believe we're up to episode 43 of Tales From the Beat, but here we are. This week we reference what was supposed to be my real first name, a special Pokemon, a fried goldfish and a mention of a male escort in explaining why the use of a reporter's name is so important when sending pitches. Enjoy! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sBeacX54mBb #podcast #pradvice #journalism

I once shocked an executive during an interview for CNN because he sounded more like a bot than a human. In this week's episode of Tales From the Beat I recall that story as I discuss what happens when media training goes terribly wrong.

https://anchor.fm/ed-garsten9/episodes/Media-Training-Chatbot-e2029l6 #podcasts #mediatraining #pradvice #journalism

What do Bob Dylan, Stephen Bishop and the Broadway show Rent have to do with avoiding story pitches that will send reporters to the exits? It's all in this week's episode of Tales From the Beat. #podcast #pradvice #journalism https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ic4ocRUWVn6AGoUsBdW6b

If you haven't yet checked out my podcast Tales From the Beat you're only 15 episodes behind, which will keep you more than occupied during those holiday family gatherings involving estate planning. No one has to know what's coming through your Air Pods. Enjoy..and please subscribe. Thanks in advance. https://anchor.fm/ed-garsten9 #podcast #pradvice #journalism