This interview is also available via video form here: https://youtu.be/vkNbgwcolIM

If you’ve never been on a podcast before, the whole idea of it can be intimidating. What if you say the wrong thing? Or say “Um… to your point” too many times. EVERYONE will judge you. Your career will be over. It will be the end of days….

Except none of that will happen. But just to put your mind at ease, Jack Hrcsko and I have put together a podcast with tips to help you be an excellent podcast guest. Between the two of us we’ve done thousands of podcast interviews. As hosts, we want to help you shine, and we want to create compelling content that will be valuable to he listeners. Selfishly, we also want help you make our jobs as hosts and editors a little easier.

Whether you are about to do your very first interview or you just want to make sure you are set up for success, there are tips in here that will help you level up your podcast guestiness.

Jay’s Contact Info:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhrcsko/

Agile Uprising: https://www.agileuprising.com

Agile Uprising Podcast: https://agileuprising.libsyn.com

Chapters

00:18 Introduction to Podcasting and Guest Preparation

03:17 Effective Interview Preparation Strategies

06:20 Creating a Comfortable Interview Environment

09:05 Technical Setup for Podcast Interviews

12:11 Speaking Naturally and Avoiding Overthinking

15:16 Navigating the Interview Dynamics

18:10 The Role of Alcohol and Comfort in Interviews

24:32 Crafting Engaging Interviews

27:22 Navigating Guest Comfort and Communication

29:16 Embarrassing Moments in Podcasting

32:07 Worst Interview Experiences

35:49 Memorable Guests and Conversations

38:31 Utilizing Technology for Better Interviews

39:26 Connecting with Jay Hrcsko

40:26 Exploring Management Concepts

43:37 The Future of Work and Podcasting