Interviewing Techniques That Unlock Great Stories

Do you think too many interviews on podcasts sound like unfocused chatter? Strong interviews don’t happen by accident—they’re guided by hosts who know how to ask the kinds of questions that reveal who their guests really are, how they think, and what they’ve never shared elsewhere.

A podcast lives and dies by the quality of its interviewer. Despite all the advice to ‘just be natural,’ great interviews require intention, curiosity, and craft. In this session, you’ll learn principles for guiding richer, more revealing conversations—techniques that help your guest do most of the talking while offering thoughtful, authentic responses. By the end, you’ll have a practical framework for elevating your interviews and making every conversation matter.