The Flow: Episode 132 - How to Get Better at Podcast Interviews | The Flow

Podcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before. Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time. The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content. It’s time for a reset. This month on The Flow, we’re diving deep into interviews and interviewing best practices and this episode sets the foundation for the entire series. In Week 1, Katie and Doc unpack a big question: What actually makes a podcast interview great? Not just “good audio” or “big-name guests.” We’re talking about presence, preparation, pacing, listening, and the invisible skills that separate average interviews from unforgettable conversations. Whether you host guest interviews every week or you’re just starting to bring guests onto your show, this episode will help you rethink your role not as a question-asker, but as a conversation architect. This episode sets the foundation for the entire month: Week 1: Framing the topic Week 2: Expert guest interview Week 3: Take action together (interview lab + practical reps) Week 4: Mailbag + Q&A with you, the Flow Riders If you’ve ever: • Felt like your interviews sound scripted or stiff • Struggled with follow-up questions • Found yourself thinking about your next question instead of listening • Wondered how to create moments that people actually remember This is for you. You’ll learn: The 5 core elements of a strong podcast interview Why listening is your most powerful interviewing skill How preparation changes the energy of a conversation The difference between “question lists” and conversation flow How interviews can elevate your authority and your guest’s experience Why great interviews create better clips, stronger community, and long-term growth This month is about moving from surface-level Q&A to intentional, powerful conversations. If you want interviews that feel natural, dynamic, and deeply engaging this is where we start. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro and March Interview Month Kickoff 3:30 Curiosity as the Core Interview Skill 7:15 Conversation vs Interview: Which is Better 11:45 Avoiding Googleable Questions and Canned Answers 16:00 The Fly on the Wall Experience for Viewers 20:30 The Shift: Guide, Translator, and Curator 25:00 How to Research Without Over-Prepping 30:00 Using Visual Cues and Snacks as Icebreakers 35:15 The Danger of Leading Questions 40:00 Avoiding the Fanboy Trap with Famous Guests 45:30 Tech Management and Over-Production Risks 50:00 Mastering Eye Contact and Camera Presence 55:00 Professional Interviewers to Watch for Inspiration 59:30 How to Manage Multiple Hosts During an Interview 1:03:00 Community Practice and Final Thoughts 💡 FREE Podcasting Course: https://ecamm.tv/freepodcastcourse This episode is about transparency, momentum, and giving yourself permission to rethink what’s working... and what’s not. We'll see you there. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: https://flow.ecamm.com Welcome to The Flow. Created by Ecamm and hosted by Doc Rock and Katie Fawkes, this weekly show will take you step-by-step through the process of video podcasting. Our focus is on building efficient and effective workflows so that your content shines. Join us Tuesdays at 12pm Eastern on YouTube and subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast platform. Audio-only podcast episodes drop a week after the live video streams.