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NOTE: This is Day 19 of Podcast Interviewing School, a 28-day series from Build A Big Podcast that focuses on the skill of being a better podcast interviewer.

I've done hundreds of radio and podcast interviews, mostly with people in the entertainment business...

Many of these people lead "interesting" lives. And some of the details about their lives are probably best left to private conversation, not published for the world to hear via radio or podcast.

If you're doing your job as a great interviewer, guests are going to be comfortable with you. And sometimes that comfort can lead to them saying things they later regret...

Then what?

More thoughts in this episode as well as my own "I said something stupid" moment, which I've left in just to prove the point that it can happen to anybody.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

NOTE: This is Day 19 of Podcast Interviewing School, a 28-day series from Build A Big Podcast that focuses on the skill of being a better podcast interviewer.

I've done hundreds of radio and podcast interviews, mostly with people in the entertainment business...

Many of these people lead "interesting" lives. And some of the details about their lives are probably best left to private conversation, not published for the world to hear via radio or podcast.

If you're doing your job as a great interviewer, guests are going to be comfortable with you. And sometimes that comfort can lead to them saying things they later regret...

Then what?

More thoughts in this episode as well as my own "I said something stupid" moment, which I've left in just to prove the point that it can happen to anybody.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

NOTE: This is Day 18 of Podcast Interviewing School, a 28-day series from Build A Big Podcast that focuses on the skill of being a better podcast interviewer.

Mirroring is the behavior where one person subconsciously imitates the gestures, speech patterns, or attitude of another. Mirroring often occurs in social situations, such as dates or arguments. It can be used to built rapport.

We do it in podcasting. For example, when you interview a high-energy guest, it's easy to find yourself matching that energy in an effort to build connection. 

But it can be a problem in podcasting... And that's what I talk about on this episode of Podcast Interviewing School.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

NOTE: This is Day 18 of Podcast Interviewing School, a 28-day series from Build A Big Podcast that focuses on the skill of being a better podcast interviewer.

Mirroring is the behavior where one person subconsciously imitates the gestures, speech patterns, or attitude of another. Mirroring often occurs in social situations, such as dates or arguments. It can be used to built rapport.

We do it in podcasting. For example, when you interview a high-energy guest, it's easy to find yourself matching that energy in an effort to build connection. 

But it can be a problem in podcasting... And that's what I talk about on this episode of Podcast Interviewing School.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

NOTE: This is Day 18 of Podcast Interviewing School, a 28-day series from Build A Big Podcast that focuses on the skill of being a better podcast interviewer.

Mirroring is the behavior where one person subconsciously imitates the gestures, speech patterns, or attitude of another. Mirroring often occurs in social situations, such as dates or arguments. It can be used to built rapport.

We do it in podcasting. For example, when you interview a high-energy guest, it's easy to find yourself matching that energy in an effort to build connection. 

But it can be a problem in podcasting... And that's what I talk about on this episode of Podcast Interviewing School.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

NOTE: This is Day 17 of Podcast Interviewing School, a 28-day series from Build A Big Podcast that focuses on the skill of being a better podcast interviewer.

There are a thousand ways to screw up a guest introduction. This episode talks about the biggest one.

The introduction of your guest sets the pace for your entire podcast episode. If you get it wrong, the whole thing gets off on the wrong foot, you'll lose listeners, and you're lose waste your time.

This episode of Podcast Interviewing School talks about how to do guest introductions the right way.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

NOTE: This is Day 17 of Podcast Interviewing School, a 28-day series from Build A Big Podcast that focuses on the skill of being a better podcast interviewer.

There are a thousand ways to screw up a guest introduction. This episode talks about the biggest one.

The introduction of your guest sets the pace for your entire podcast episode. If you get it wrong, the whole thing gets off on the wrong foot, you'll lose listeners, and you're lose waste your time.

This episode of Podcast Interviewing School talks about how to do guest introductions the right way.

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

NOTE: This is Day 16 of Podcast Interviewing School, a 28-day series from Build A Big Podcast that focuses on the skill of being a better podcast interviewer.

Organizing your podcast interview can go a long way to making sure you get something great on tape. Still, it's very easy to get sloppy and lose track of your plan. When this happens, you end up with a mess that will repel listeners.

Every question you ask should move your interview forward. More thoughts on this episode...

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

NOTE: This is Day 16 of Podcast Interviewing School, a 28-day series from Build A Big Podcast that focuses on the skill of being a better podcast interviewer.

Organizing your podcast interview can go a long way to making sure you get something great on tape. Still, it's very easy to get sloppy and lose track of your plan. When this happens, you end up with a mess that will repel listeners.

Every question you ask should move your interview forward. More thoughts on this episode...

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.

NOTE: This is Day 15 of Podcast Interviewing School, a 28-day series from Build A Big Podcast that focuses on the skill of being a better podcast interviewer.

If you do enough interviews on your podcast, sooner or later, you're going to end up with a guest who is a complete jerk. Even with the best vetting and pre-interview, some people will slip through the cracks and you won't know what they're really like until you actually do the interview (or try to).

Such was the case when I ended up with a well-known rock musician in my car. The plan was to pick him up at his hotel for an hour-long interview in my studio. And that's almost what happened...

Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Audience Attraction Cheat Sheet" to get 25 podcast episode (and segment) templates.