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Podcast Interview Mistakes: How to Avoid Awkward Silences & Keep Your Guests (and Listeners) Engaged
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With over 2,000 episodes under our belt as an agency, we have seen the good, the bad, and the awkward when it comes to interviews. Regardless if the guest showed up unprepared or you as the host made some mistakes, an awkward interview can be difficult to navigate and promote. Let’s avoid this by diving into the common interview mistakes we have seen before, during, and post-interview and how you can avoid them. This week, episode 39 of Successful Podcasting Unlocked answers the question: How can I avoid awkward interviews?
Have your own podcast questions? Head to SuccessfulPodcastingUnlocked.com to share them with us.
In this episode, I share:
- Do your research on the guest before the interview to avoid shallow conversations.
- Ask focused, specific questions that showcase the guest’s expertise.
- Avoid dominating the conversation, letting the guest speak the majority.
- Practice active listening, making the guest feel heard and valued.
- Address technical issues right away to ensure high audio quality.
- Follow up with guests and ask for feedback to improve future interviews.
I want to hear your podcast interview stories! Send me a DM or a voice note on Instagram with your most cringe-worthy podcast interview or guesting moments. Let’s laugh together about our mistakes.
Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips, tricks, and advice as I answer all your podcasting questions. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!
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1. Podcast Interview Mistakes: How to Avoid Awkward Silences & Keep Your Guests (and Listeners) Engaged (00:00:00)
2. Pre-interview mistakes to avoid. (00:00:39)
3. Mistakes to avoid while you’re actively interviewing your guest. (00:04:05)
4. Post-interview mistakes to avoid. (00:07:32)
5. Encouraging you to share your interview stories and mistakes with me. (00:10:05)
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