Podcast Interview Techniques 4

Question 1

What is the 'funnel technique' in podcast interviewing?

Accepted Answer

Starting with broad, open questions and narrowing to specific, probing follow-ups

Answer

The funnel technique builds rapport with easy broad questions before drilling into the specific, harder questions that yield the best content.

Question 2

A high-profile guest is being overly promotional and plugging their product in every answer. What should the host do?

Accepted Answer

Redirect with 'Beyond the product, I'm curious what you personally learned from this experience...'

Answer

Redirecting to personal insights shifts the guest from marketing mode to authentic storytelling, which serves the audience better.

Question 3

Why is it important for a podcast host to know when NOT to ask a follow-up question?

Accepted Answer

Some answers are complete and further questioning can disrupt natural conversational rhythm

Answer

Forcing a follow-up on a complete answer wastes time and can make the host seem like they weren't paying attention.

Question 4

What is a 'devil's advocate' question in a podcast interview context?

Accepted Answer

A question where the host argues a position they may not personally hold to challenge the guest's view

Answer

Devil's advocate questions stress-test ideas, often producing the most passionate and well-articulated responses from guests.

Question 5

How should a podcast host use listener-submitted questions during an interview?

Accepted Answer

Weave the best ones naturally into the conversation or save them for a lightning round if time allows

Answer

Integrating listener questions organically makes them feel like part of the conversation rather than an awkward appendix.

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