🌴 207. What I Learned From the Podcaster Who Interviews FBI Agents, Spies, and Kobe Bryant feat. Jordan Harbinger (Weekend Rewind)

Hey, thanks for tuning into the Weekend Rewind. I completely forgot I had this incredible conversation with Jordan Harbinger—one of the biggest influences on my podcasting journey—and it’s too good not to bring back.This was originally recorded as Episode 100 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, and it’s such a full-circle moment. I first saw Jordan speak at We Are Podcast in Brisbane back in 2017, and I had zero plans to start my own show—I just wanted to watch him live. But a lucky draw, some quick thinking, and a bit of accountability later, I wrote “First Time Facilitator” on a card and committed to creating it... and here we are.In this chat, Jordan and I explore:How reading 100+ books and doing deep research separates great interviewers from average onesWhy Jordan flies across the world to interview people in person—and what that adds to the conversationHow he built his podcast into a 6-million-download-a-month showHis thoughts on networking, digging the well before you're thirsty, and building trust with A-list guestsBehind-the-scenes stories: Dennis Rodman on a drip, Howie Mandel being hilarious, and interviewing FBI agents and art forgersHis thoughts on avoiding “talking point” traps and creating real connection on the micWhat it takes to consistently earn the trust of the world’s top thinkers, leaders, and creatorsI loved this conversation when we recorded it—and it holds up so well. Jordan is insightful, humble, hilarious, and so generous with his wisdom.If you’re a podcaster, facilitator, interviewer—or just someone who wants to get better at talking to people—you’ll get a tonne out of this.Enjoy the listen,Leanne ✨🔗 Listen to The Jordan Harbinger Show: https://www.jordanharbinger.comPre-order my new book WORK FAME and get featured on the Wall of Work FameSign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comLet's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.