Becoming a Elite Interviewer and Podcast Host | Michael Ashford

If you've ever interviewed a guest on a podcast about their life and work, you know that interview is far more than an innate ability; it's a challenging skill to master! In this episode, former journalist and long-time podcaster Michael Ashford explains how to master your interview technique to create powerful conversations that listeners want to listen to on repeat and share with their friends. Get ready to excel as an interviewer and create content that listeners will want to binge!MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://PodPros.com/265TakeawaysApproach interviews with a curious mindset rather than assumptions and opinions.Avoid asking lengthy questions and focus on asking shorter, more to-the-point questions.Take notes during the interview and refer back to interesting points for follow-up questions.Listen to oneself and analyze interviews to identify areas for improvement and celebrate successes.Master the art of the interview by clarifying, interrupting sparingly, giving space, and tying up loose ends.Find your own interviewing style that reflects your show and preferences.Chapters00:00 The Worst Question I Ever Asked02:08 What Went Wrong in the Interview03:56 The Issue of Lengthy Questions05:25 Basics of Interviewing07:18 Mastering the Art of the Interview08:14 Preparation and Patterns09:14 Clarifying and Flowing Between Questions10:13 Interrupting and Giving Space11:42 Silence and Tying Up Loose Ends13:36 Finding Your Own Interviewing StyleMORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://PodPros.com/265