# What makes a good podcast? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [October 7, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/what-makes-a-good-podcast/1082 "2019-10-07T00:23:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 8
**Author:** ![ThomasMNS](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/www.twit.community/thomasmns/32/467_2.png) [@ThomasMNS](https://www.twit.community/u/ThomasMNS)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2019, 9:22am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/what-makes-a-good-podcast/1082/8 "2019-10-07T09:22:25Z")
I think a lot of what I look for comes down to trust. - Hosts who are subject matter experts and know what they’re talking about. This is something TWiT does really well. - Shows where there are good discussions rather than reading off predefined points. This goes back to requiring hosts who have the knowledge to talk around a subject. 3 hosts feels best for having a variety of opinions while still keeping everyone involved in discussions. - Hosts who can keep an open mind and are not too focused on pushing a certain narrative. Windows Weekly is really good at this - Paul and Mary Jo certainly aren’t afraid to criticise MS when they deserve it. - I appreciate the video and studio sets. It adds a level of professionalism and trustworthiness. - I know it’s difficult to do, but having all guests in studio takes the chemistry to the next level. - A topic I’m interested in. TWiT is good with this having shows for the major tech topics and ecosystems. I outlined in the [future shows topic](https://www.twit.community/t/ideas-for-possible-future-shows-for-the-twit-network/313/53) that I’d love to see some wider subjects such as science and gaming covered. - Finally I love it when shows have occasional ‘special’ episodes to change the pace. Chris Capossela on WW. The TWiT Christmas Specials. Live events etc. --- _[View the full topic](https://www.twit.community/t/what-makes-a-good-podcast/1082)._