Mastering the Art of Engaging Podcast Interviews

If you've ever interviewed a guest on a podcast about their life and work, you know that interview is far more than an innate ability; it's a challenging skill to master! In this episode, former journalist and long-time podcaster Michael Ashford explains how to master your interview technique to create powerful conversations that listeners want to listen to on repeat and share with their friends. Get ready to excel as an interviewer and create content that listeners will want to binge! MORE ON THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/265 Takeaways Approach interviews with a curious mindset and avoid making assumptions or asking opinionated questions. Do thorough preparation by researching the guest and identifying patterns and anomalies in their behavior or actions. Ask shorter and more focused questions to elicit unique and decisive answers. Give space for the guest to reflect and avoid filling every moment with sound. Listen actively and ask follow-up questions to clarify and explore key themes. Tie up loose ends by referring back to important points and creating a cohesive ending to the interview. Adapt these techniques to your own style and create a more engaging and artful interview. Chapters 00:00 The Worst Question I Ever Asked 02:07 What Went Wrong in the Question 03:06 Common Interviewing Mistakes 05:25 Basics of Interviewing 08:46 Mastering the Art of the Interview 09:15 Preparation and Clarification 10:14 Flow and Balance of Questions 11:12 Interrupting and Giving Space 12:38 Tying Up Loose Ends 14:02 Finding Your Own Style MORE ON THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/265 --------------------- Suggestion for Podcast Guests & Hosts: PodMatch.com WHAT IS PODMATCH? PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Podcast Hosts For Interviews (It works just like a dating app, but it matches you for podcast interviews instead of dates.) Visit https://PodMatch.com to set up your profile and see your matches! --------------------- What to expect from this video: #podcastingtips #podcastinterviews #podcastinghelp #podcasters #podcastguesting #podmatch #podcastingmadesimple #podcastinterviews #podcasthost #podcastmarketing #podcastmonetization #podcasting101 #podcastingforbeginners #podcasting #findaguest #beaguest