Episode 129 Elevating Your Podcast Game: Mastering the Art of Podcast Interviews

Send us Fan MailReady to elevate your podcast game? Let me, your host Kendra Corman, take you on my own journey from struggling beginner to a more experienced podcaster. You'll get to hear about the trials and errors of overly scripted beginnings, and the beauty that unfolds when genuine conversation takes place. I'll be sharing my top tips on conducting pre-interview research, crafting engaging questions, and creating a relaxed atmosphere for your guest. Key Takeaways:- Pre-interview Research: Know your guest well. Use social media, blogs, and pre-interviews to gather information.- Crafting Questions: Start with open-ended questions that invite discussion. Tailor the questions to your audience and guest.- Creating a Comfortable Environment: Make your guest feel at ease by having a pre-interview conversation and doing tech checks.- Active Listening: Listen to your guest actively rather than thinking about the next question. Use editing tools to remove pauses if needed.- Post-Interview Follow-Up: Build a relationship with your guest through email follow-ups and engage them in the promotion of the episode.Tools Mentioned:- PodMatch: A service that helps with pre-interview research https://www.joinpodmatch.com/kendracorman - Descript: An editing tool that removes pauses https://www.descript.com/Please note that some links may be affiliate links and I may receive compensation if you choose the purchase through my link. Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage?Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I've got all your AI curiosities covered. It's the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here