If you've ever interviewed a guest on a podcast about their life and work, you know that interview is far more than an innate ability; it's a challenging skill to master! In this episode, former journalist and long-time podcaster Michael Ashford explains how to master your interview technique to create powerful conversations that listeners want to listen to on repeat and share with their friends. Get ready to excel as an interviewer and create content that listeners will want to binge! MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://PodPros.com/265 Takeaways Approach interviews with a curious mindset rather than assumptions and opinions. Avoid asking lengthy questions and focus on asking shorter, more to-the-point questions. Take notes during the interview and refer back to interesting points for follow-up questions. Listen to oneself and analyze interviews to identify areas for improvement and celebrate successes. Master the art of the interview by clarifying, interrupting sparingly, giving space, and tying up loose ends. Find your own interviewing style that reflects your show and preferences. Chapters 00:00 The Worst Question I Ever Asked 02:08 What Went Wrong in the Interview 03:56 The Issue of Lengthy Questions 05:25 Basics of Interviewing 07:18 Mastering the Art of the Interview 08:14 Preparation and Patterns 09:14 Clarifying and Flowing Between Questions 10:13 Interrupting and Giving Space 11:42 Silence and Tying Up Loose Ends 13:36 Finding Your Own Interviewing Style MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://PodPros.com/265