How to Prepare for An Awesome Podcast Interview – SPI TV Ep. 50

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Published 2016-07-08

Today's episode is a vital one for all you podcasters out there. I'm sharing my top tips for preparing for an interview, gathered from the hundreds of interviews I've done on the Smart Passive Income Podcast.

Don't make the mistake of viewing interviews as an easy opportunity to kick back while your guest does all the work. While you should always let your guest do most of talking, you (as the interviewer) have a responsibility to prepare. It's your job to ensure the interview runs smoothly, stays on schedule, and provides value to your audience.

In this episode, I'll share my tips for becoming a master interviewer. I'll cover crafting the perfect questions, preparing your equipment, avoiding scheduling roadblocks, putting your guest at ease, and lots more.

I also recommend checking out PodcastingTutorial.com, my step-by-step guide to getting started with podcasting. You can find that tutorial at the link below:

PodcastingTutorial.com/

Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

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All Comments (21)

@AnandJ 7 years ago

Hey, Pat, I just want to thank you for making this video! I just conducted my first interview today and this video was incredibly useful. 😀
@anthonyyocolano3485 3 years ago

Pat Flynn, You are nothing short of awesome. You are my fav podcaster thus far. I have been listening to podcasts for 4-5 years now, and have always loved and appreciated everything you share with your listeners. ALL of the AWESOME, FANTASTIC, EXPERT info you send out, for free even, is just ............ fantastic. I cant think of enough adjectives to express how I feel and appreciate everything you do, every day, for your "Team Flynn". Thank You for everything.
@collectiveambition6740 6 years ago

I got my first interview coming up tomorrow. And again, Pat, you're spot on with your advice and showering your audience with value without asking for anything in return. When it comes to building an audience and giving value to them I really look up to you to model you as much as I can. Appreciate you so much for guiding me in that regard, hope that one day I can give back as well.
@CalmingAnxiety 4 years ago

To find nuggets of information like this from years ago is great. This evening I start my first guest show after a run of "mindfulness" shows. Thanks Pat
@intentionalchristianwoman 2 years ago

Thank you ! Doing my first interview tomorrow morning:)
@chrisking1110 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing all these tips - all really helpful!
@syscoladyliberty6080 6 years ago

Watched this one too, made notes! Haven't done my first interview yet, but I know this will be so helpful...moving right along....'Yay!Thank you
@mikeneglia5089 4 years ago

I’ve done about 50 interviews so far, but I have a big one coming up so I watched this video and there was tons of great information in here. Thanks a lot, I took notes and saved this video to watch again later!
@nicoleduran 4 years ago

Thank you, great tips! Definitely going to get the energy going before I start.
@EcowarriorprincessNetaus 6 years ago

Thanks so much Pat for this. Awesome advice and I feel a little more prepared for my first podcast interview :)
@GerardoHermosillo 4 years ago

Thank you so much, I'm starting and its awesome to watch this videos
@ABetterJones 3 years ago

This is amazing advice! I think this is also really helpful advice for people that are going to be interviewed on podcasts! Being a podcast guest is the fastest way to build your authority and grow your business or develop your career...but you've gotta be a GOOD guest! Love all of these tips!
@SuperPainPk 4 years ago

Thank you Pat. I'm about to interview my first guest tomorrow and your advice really helped. Got a new sub buddy.
@Whotfeatssoap 3 years ago

Thanks a lot. Got me relaxed 😅
@shaan5094 1 year ago

Thanks for this video Pat♥️
@schoolfinesse7419 5 years ago

Thanks for the tips! I'll be interviewing some folks for my podcasts soon. :)
@mindhome9467 2 years ago

Great tips, very good video. Thank you
@aharmlesszombie 7 years ago

Thanks again so much for the podcast crash course Pat. Blessings upon you and your family.
@aigerimzhaksylyk6217 3 years ago

really useful and you touched true situations which should be fixed beforehand! thanks very much!!!
@monishasakraney1836 2 years ago

Very helpful. Thank you