Part 5 - How to Conduct a Great Podcast Interview

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though hosting your podcast and interviewing guests may seem a little intimidating when you’re just starting out, it’s much easier than you think.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a host, you’ll actually only be speaking a small portion of the time. It’s your guests and their insight that fills most of the conversation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this episode of the</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working Without Pants</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">podcast, I’ll cover the tips and strategies you can use to conduct engaging interviews with world-class guests.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I discuss the importance of researching your guests in advance and taking this information to brainstorm questions about your guest’s background and experience that you want to explore deeper.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I highlight why you should let your curiosity drive the flow of your interviews and the crucial role that active listening plays in keeping your conversations engaging. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You’ll also learn why great podcasters always have a set of fallback questions to rely on if their initial questions don’t take up as much time as they thought.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With these tips in mind, you’ll be well on your way to conducting great interviews that bring true value to your audience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re ready to get started on your podcasting journey, visit</span> <a href= "https://contentallies.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://contentallies.com/</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">to learn more about our full-service podcast production services.</span></p> <p> </p>