July 1, 2024

Maximize Listener Engagement with Effective Podcast Interview Strategies

Maximize Listener Engagement with Effective Podcast Interview Strategies

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Understanding your audience is non-negotiable when crafting an exceptional podcast. All good podcasters start by clearly identifying their audience. Are you catering to 24-year-old women or 59-year-old women? Knowing your audience is essential to producing content that resonates. This involves diligent research to understand your listeners' preferences and needs.

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00:00 - Untitled

00:21 - Untitled

00:21 - Based on Feedback

00:43 - Opening

01:35 - Conducting Interviews

02:01 - Where Do You Start?

03:40 - Your Podcast Is Your Home

07:39 - How to Avoid Guests With Terrible Audio

11:46 - Telling a Guest Their Audio Isn't Good Enough

13:19 - Get a Scheduling Tool

15:00 - Send Reminders

15:45 - Your Checklist

17:57 - How to Ask Questions

19:51 - My Interview Setup

21:22 - LISTEN

22:04 - No Active Listening

22:45 - The School of Podcasting

23:35 - Worst Question Ever

25:29 - Scheduling Nightmares

26:04 - Double-Intro

26:39 - Let them Think

27:25 - No Value Answers

29:06 - Share Your Insights Last

31:07 - EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT

34:04 - Make It Easy to Share

34:47 - Why Guests Don't Share Their Appearance

35:35 - A Greatest hits Interview

36:07 - The Biggest Benefit of interviews

39:21 - What Do I Do With a Bad Interview?

40:00 - The Awkward Conversation

41:38 - Rearrange The Content