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.
Another informative show, thanks for the link to Camp ASCCA's podcast. It seems to be another great use of podcasting.
Posted by: Daryl Cognito | July 19, 2006 at 09:42 AM