What does a producer do?

What does a producer do?

Danny Kelly (Podcaster) gives expert video advice on: Do you record it in a studio?; What does a producer do?; Is swearing allowed on a podcast? and more...

A producer will prepare the program - they organize the guests in running order (in consultation with the creatives), and then during it they are guiding the production, making the creativity come to life, and sprinkling fairy dust on what otherwise would be dull old fare. They spend all their time clutching their head, because the special guest hasn't rung in yet, and tell you to go faster and to shut up. They are a prime nuisance, and you should avoid having one if you possibly can.