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b'In this episode of Audience, we\\u2019re taking a break from interviewing to talk about\\u2026interviews. Being a good interviewer means asking thought-provoking podcast interview questions but what does that mean? To answer that question, we\\u2019re taking a step back and analyzing how to interview someone for a podcast. From the prep work to the questions you should consider asking, this is a comprehensive look at how to generate a great podcast interview.\\n\\n\\n\\nIf you\\u2019re using Kai\\u2019s tips from our last episode, you\\u2019re hopefully already booking new guests for the show. So let\\u2019s get to it.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nPodcast Interview Questions That Create Interesting Answers\\n\\n\\n\\nAs the interviewer, it\\u2019s your job to make the guest feel comfortable. The goal is to have them tell stories that they haven\\u2019t divulged in other interviews. To do this, you need to ask questions that guide the guest to immediately talk about the emotional parts of their story and skip over the pieces they\\u2019ve said on repeat. These responses are more likely to tug at your audience\\u2019s heart strings, keeping them on the edge of their seat until the final minute.\\n\\n\\n\\nDo yourself and your guest a favor by skipping over their general answers. Instead, try these 10 interview question frameworks that promise to generate interesting stories.\\n\\n\\n\\nTell me about a time when\\u2026What was the hardest part about\\u2026How did you feel when\\u2026Describe your process behind\\u2026What is one common myth about\\u2026Who are three people who have helped you\\u2026On a scale of 1-10\\u2026What do you wish you had known when\\u2026What would you change about\\u2026How has X changed your thinking on\\u2026\\n\\n\\n\\nYou\\u2019ll notice every question ends in ellipses. That\\u2019s because the ending should be tailored to each guest and their background. To fill in the gaps, you\\u2019ll have to do your homework. Ahead, we\\u2019ll get into basic podcast interview preparation so your questions don\\u2019t fall flat. \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nWhat Goes Into Great Podcast Interview Questions?\\n\\n\\n\\nThe answer is simple. Preparation. Changing your mindset and researching the guest\\u2019s background will help create probing questions that get to the meat of their story. \\n\\n\\n\\nInterview preparation starts by defining the goal. You are the expert in what content your audience likes to hear, so it\\u2019s your job to guide the guest there. Figure out how the guest connects with the topics your listeners love then share this goal with the interviewee. Being transparent about what you\\u2019re looking to get out of the interview is an important step in setting the guest up for success. \\n\\n\\n\\nIf they know where you want the conversation to go, they can tailor their answers to get you both there. If the guest has no idea what topic or angle you want to cover, they may not share information that your audience would find fascinating. \\n\\n\\n\\nOnce the goal is defined, it\\u2019s time to do your homework. Interviewers should find out as much as possible about their guests, from background information to current projects. Here are few places to get started:\\n\\n\\n\\nGuest\\u2019s website: either a personal website or their company\\u2019s online presence. Read the About page, consume their latest content, and figure out what initiatives are most important to them right now. Social channels: Hit all the major channels from Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Read the bio inf'