A couple days ago, I posted about helpful tips I learned and hiccups I observed from co-hosting with @freedomexists on the Whaleshares Promote Your Post Live Show. Well, I just finished my 2nd attempt at co-hosting and of course, I learned more! I realize that there are actually two distinct parts to co-hosting... taking the lead and behind the scene. The duties differ for both. My first post focused on taking the lead.

This second post is going to focus on supporting behind the scenes...

Being the guy holding the apple and phone

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~Helpful tips when co-hosting behind the scenes~

Things to do to help @freedomexists when he's leading the way and you're in support mode.

Live chat maintenence

The chat room is great because, during this show, others can comment, ask questions, and encourage the person presenting. Off-topic spammy comments are discouraged since they take the focus off the current discussion. We don't get very many of them, but if you're behind the scenes and all of a sudden, you see off-topic spammy comments being repeatedly being dropped into the chatroom, it helps the show if you take the initiative to delete the comments.

If someone drops his or her post's link into live chat out of turn, please delete it so it helps the group stay focused on the current discussion.

When you are in a support role and you see questions in live chat like, "How does this show work?" Let them know, "Great question! You'll have an opportunity to present your post when you are called by @freedomexists. If your name is called, that is when you will drop your post's link into the chatroom for everyone to see."

~Hiccups~

When things go wonky, it's great to have backup!

Communicate with @freedomexists (aka The Captain)

Watch for direct messages (DM) from @freedomexists during the show. He's watching for yours!

Due to technical difficulties with a microphone, when someone isn't ready to share a post. we come back. If we forget to double-back around, it helps to get a reminder DM from our support person.

Because of the number of participants, it's important to keep moving. A couple of times, if someone was taking too much time, @freedomexists would DM me... "Interrupt". I found that a gentle way to regain control was to simply interject with a comment like "Wow, really great!" or "Hmmmm." "Thanks for sharing. Does anyone have any final questions or comments for ___? Or, ___. would you like to add any final comments yourself?"

Finally, twice I got a DM from @freedomexists reminding me to thank you for the person who just shared. Ooooops! So, I would say something like, "While ___ gets their post up, thank you again, ___ for sharing!"

~Special Shoutouts~

Now, I realize how much @steempowerpics and @krazykrista support @freedomexists. Everything I mentioned above and more, they have been doing all along. Be sure to thank them!

This Post is Steemified... pertaining to Steem!

Whereas Steem is the galaxy... Discord is the family room of a home (with a welcome mat).

If you have an interest in hosting your own show someday or co-hosting with @freedomexists, we welcome you to join us!

I can't wait to hear who's going to co-host next time with @freedomexists! Whoever you are, I know you'll do GREAT!

Promote Your Post Live Show on the Whaleshares Discord Channel begins at 7 pm Eastern each Thursday and Sunday. We'll be in The Curation Lounge.

Again, thanks to @officalfuzzy and @akrid, those who present earn free Whaleshares!

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