Ep14. [Podcast Common Tropes] The story of that weird feeling when you record and listen back to your own voice.

Everyone feels perplexed the first time they hear their own voice.

Midou-san shares that when he first recorded and listened to his own voice as a university student, he was shocked, thinking it sounded lower and more muffled than he expected. He reflects on his own experience while empathizing with the true nature of this common discomfort that many people feel.

Expressing gratitude while surprised by an unexpected listener demographic.

Midou-san mentions that recent show analytics revealed that listeners aged 45 to 59 actually account for half of his audience. Although this differs slightly from the initial target of "people in their 20s and 30s listening before bed," he expresses joy that his content is reaching men of his own generation (approaching 40) and says he wants to continue cherishing the laid-back atmosphere unique to "middle-aged men."

There are tips for coming to terms with your voice and way of speaking.

For those who are hesitant to start broadcasting because they lack confidence in their recorded voice, Midou-san shares his own "way of dealing with one's voice." By adopting a certain mindset, you may be able to accept your voice little by little. What exactly are these concrete tips? Please enjoy the full episode to find out.