In the world of podcasting, celebrity interviews are often hailed as the pinnacle of success. But what goes on behind closed doors, or rather behind the microphone, during these remote interviews?    In this episode of Build a Big Podcast, we peel back the curtain and delve into the exhilarating yet nerve-wracking experience of doing a "live" celebrity interview. I share my first-hand account of interviewing my #1 dream guest, Dolly Parton, and the rollercoaster of emotions that ensued, giving you before, during, and after-interview tape.   The "Big Idea" Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Behind-the-Scenes Setup and Host Prep

[00:16:04] Pre-Interview Call with Producer

[00:33:08] "Live" Interview with Dolly Parton

[00:44:24] Post-Interview Commentary

[00:45:43] Post-Interview Call with Producer

[00:48:30] Behind-the-Scenes Wrapup

Episode Topic Timestamps:​

[00:00:34] Pre, during, and post junket interviews explained.

[00:03:50] Lead up conversation, nerves, dream guest.

[00:08:23] Talking "new and old" during junket interviews.

[00:11:09] Pressure to interview A-listers in remote format.

[00:14:27] Tennessee – Infant mortality, gerrymandering, and Dolly's humanitarian work.

[00:16:33] Why people love Dolly Parton.

[00:19:32] Avoiding LGBT topic due to time constraint.

[00:23:48] Elvis offered to record "I Will Always Love You" but declined.

[00:30:36] Remote work has its advantages and dyslexic mishaps.

[00:39:45] "Keep singing, playing, be true to yourself."

[00:41:39] Writing books, rock album, creative brand, new things.

[00:49:33] Podcasters create celebrities.

[00:51:21] "Dolly inspires me to be myself unapologetically."

[00:54:00] Podcast success – attract, engage, monetize.

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