536. How to Create Podcast Interviews People Remember

About this episode

The episode discusses how to create memorable podcast interviews with insights from podcasting veteran Dave Jackson.

Anyone can create a podcast, but creating interviews that listeners remember takes a different set of skills. The morning show cast and crew sit down with podcasting veteran Dave Jackson to talk about what it really takes to create podcast conversations that feel natural, engaging, and worth sharing. From researching guests and asking stronger follow-up questions to building lasting relationships and using AI without losing the human touch, the discussion is full of practical lessons from years behind the microphone. Here's the thing, the best interviews aren't driven by a list of questions. They're built on curiosity, preparation, and a willingness to truly listen. Episode Highlights: [02:29] Guest Intro: Dave Jackson [04:28] Pre-Interview Preparation [08:54] Researching Guests More Deeply [10:23] Avoiding Generic Interviews [13:45] The Skills Behind Great Conversations [19:53] Common Mid-Interview Mistakes [21:32] How to Disagree with Guests Respectfully [31:07] Pitching Guests the Smart Way [33:46] What Great Interviewers Do Differently [41:03] Post-Interview Follow-Through [44:41] Using AI to Create Better Episodes [48:44] Keep It Human Links & Resources: Dave Jackson's…

People in this episode

Host: Marc Ronick

Guest: Dave Jackson

Topics covered

• podcast interviews
• engaging conversations
• guest research
• follow-up questions
• using AI in podcasting

Keywords

• podcast interviews
• engagement
• guest research
• AI in podcasting
• conversation skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: School of Podcasting, Podcast Consultant

Products: Profit from Your Podcast

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