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Recording Better Interviews That Listeners Love | Bob Wheeler
Manage episode 450949768 series 2794086
Hosting an interview-format podcast can be challenging because of all the unknowns from the guest seat. You're never entirely sure who you'll get! Thankfully, there is a framework that ensures your conversations with guests flow in a direction that serves listeners no matter what. In this episode, Bob Wheeler explains some techniques you can implement to make you stand out as a great interviewer. Get ready to have more powerful conversations with your guests that listeners will love!
MORE ON THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/306
Chapters
00:00 The Art of Hosting and Active Listening
02:51 Preparing for Engaging Conversations
06:14 Creating a Safe Space for Guests
09:08 Techniques for Active Listening
12:01 Enhancing Podcast Conversations
14:00 Continuous Improvement as a Host
Takeaways
Active listening is crucial for effective podcasting.
True connection comes from being fully present with guests.
Researching guests enhances the quality of conversations.
Setting clear intentions helps guide the podcast flow.
Open-ended questions invite deeper responses from guests.
Creating a safe space encourages guests to share openly.
Empathy and curiosity foster meaningful connections.
Taking notes keeps hosts engaged and informed.
Practicing mindfulness improves focus during conversations.
Continuous improvement is key to becoming a better host.
MORE ON THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/306
Chapters
1. The Art of Hosting and Active Listening (00:00:00)
2. Preparing for Engaging Conversations (00:02:51)
3. Creating a Safe Space for Guests (00:06:14)
4. Techniques for Active Listening (00:09:08)
5. Enhancing Podcast Conversations (00:12:01)
6. Continuous Improvement as a Host (00:14:00)
335 episodes
Manage episode 450949768 series 2794086
Hosting an interview-format podcast can be challenging because of all the unknowns from the guest seat. You're never entirely sure who you'll get! Thankfully, there is a framework that ensures your conversations with guests flow in a direction that serves listeners no matter what. In this episode, Bob Wheeler explains some techniques you can implement to make you stand out as a great interviewer. Get ready to have more powerful conversations with your guests that listeners will love!
MORE ON THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/306
Chapters
00:00 The Art of Hosting and Active Listening
02:51 Preparing for Engaging Conversations
06:14 Creating a Safe Space for Guests
09:08 Techniques for Active Listening
12:01 Enhancing Podcast Conversations
14:00 Continuous Improvement as a Host
Takeaways
Active listening is crucial for effective podcasting.
True connection comes from being fully present with guests.
Researching guests enhances the quality of conversations.
Setting clear intentions helps guide the podcast flow.
Open-ended questions invite deeper responses from guests.
Creating a safe space encourages guests to share openly.
Empathy and curiosity foster meaningful connections.
Taking notes keeps hosts engaged and informed.
Practicing mindfulness improves focus during conversations.
Continuous improvement is key to becoming a better host.
MORE ON THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/306
Chapters
1. The Art of Hosting and Active Listening (00:00:00)
2. Preparing for Engaging Conversations (00:02:51)
3. Creating a Safe Space for Guests (00:06:14)
4. Techniques for Active Listening (00:09:08)
5. Enhancing Podcast Conversations (00:12:01)
6. Continuous Improvement as a Host (00:14:00)
335 episodes
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