Why Great Interviews Start with Not Knowing Everything
About this episode
Russ Altman shares insights on conducting engaging expert interviews and the importance of curiosity over knowledge.
After 300+ interviews with Stanford experts, Russ Altman knows how to turn complex ideas into conversations people actually want to follow. In this episode of Continuing Studies , Neil and Jen talk with Russ, host of The Future of Everything , about the craft behind engaging expert interviews. Russ shares how he keeps highly technical conversations clear and fun, why he sees himself as the “jargon police,” and how curiosity can be more useful than trying to know everything in the room. They also get into his practical interview strategies, from preparing “emergency topics”, to using a mid-interview break to refocus, check in with the guest, and steer the episode toward a strong ending. A smart, fun, and practical listen for anyone trying to make expert knowledge more accessible. Episode Links: Connect with Russ The Future of Everything Connect with Us: Share Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com Learn More: Continuing Studies Podcast Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page Join LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters Network Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or jpodcreations@gmail.com Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or neil@podiumpodcastco.com Twitter: @namcphedran /…
More episodes of Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting
- Helping Academics Bring Research Podcasts to Life: Funding, Training, and Production Support
- Beyond the Interview: Using a Book Club Podcast to Bring Academic Expertise to the Public
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting podcast page.