#234 How To Start a Podcast and Conduct an Interview

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Go into an interview with a goal or vision in mind otherwise, youget funneled into the mainstream conversations“I still think storytelling is the most important thing regardless of medium and regardless of length” – Kyle Thiermann“With hosting a podcast a lot of it is just about asking the right questions and getting out of the way”First, start with your immediate circle and find interesting people who you’re curious to learn more aboutInteresting people also tend to have interesting friends so people you know could also introduce you to someone newPreparing questions and topics in advance is keyAs you get better you’ll be able to riff and go on tangents more easilyThere is no one formula for success; interviewing is a creative processPeople will remember the ending most so you should aim to end on a high noteThis can be a laugh, a powerful statement, or a deep insightWith podcasts, you have the ability to form deeper connections with your audience due to the depth of conversations availableThe unfiltered nature of podcasts also incentivizes honesty and trustIf done well a three-hour interview will pass by in the blink of an eye for both the guest and the audience

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