Show #33: Ten interviewing secrets

In this 14-minute podcast, you’ll hear a few things I’ve learned after 20+ years of interviewing people for magazine articles, corporate newsletters, case studies, speeches and now podcasts. Here are the show notes:
00:01 Intro and welcome
01:18 Tip No. 1: Put your subject at ease, especially if he’s not used to being interviewed
02:20 Tip No. 2: Arrange a convenient time and place for the interview
02:48 Tip No. 3: Send question areas in advance, but not specifics
03:46 Tip No. 4: Ask permission to record; don’t use big headphones for podcast interviews
04:10 Tip No. 5: Let one question naturally lead to another: be sure to LISTEN!
04:55 Tip No. 6: Get them to explain jargon
06:00 Tip No. 7: If you are planning to podcast, be sure they know you will edit the file
06:28 Tip No. 8: Look for colourful quotes
07:17 Tip No. 9: Make sure the interview subject is familiar with the approvals process
08:12 Tip. No. 10: Save tough questions for the end
08:42 What are YOUR interview tips?
08:48 Shoutout from Allan Jenkins of Desirable Roasted Coffee
09:08 Comments on show #33 from Dave Williams of Conferencevillage.com, who disagrees with Steve Crescenzo
10:48 Comment from Sue Horner, who agrees with Steve Crescenzo
11:15 Robert French comments; curious about youthful audience
12:12 Blubrry.com social network for podcast listeners and creators
12:35 Camp ASCCA for people with disabilities (Robert French)
13:12 Where to send comments: trafcom AT gmail DOT com or 646-403-8020 or the show blog

Theme music is “Beneath Your Surface” by the Elisabeth Lohninger Quartet from the Podsafe Music Network.

Comments

[Daryl Cognito]

Another informative show, thanks for the link to Camp ASCCA's podcast. It seems to be another great use of podcasting.