Episode Summary
Creating a podcast episode involves more than just pressing the record button. You need to also prepare properly and make sure you have everything under control.
But, preparing for a podcast isn’t just beneficial for the host. It’s also important to prep your guest. However, not every guest will want to participate in a pre-interview. In those cases, it’s all up to you.
In this episode of Recorded Content, our host, Tristan Pelligrino, shares some valuable tips on how to prepare your podcast guest, the importance of a prep call, and what to do if a guest is not willing to take part in this process.
Featured Co-Founder
- Name: Tristan Pelligrino
- What he does: Tristan is the Co-Founder of Motion and leads the creative execution for all of the shows produced by the company.
- Company: Motion
Key Insights
- Think about guest preparation in three main areas. Tristan himself does this and recommends that podcast hosts prepare their guests for the episode. This preparation has three stages. The first stage involves developing a plan for an episode. The second one revolves around setting expectations with your guests, and the third one is all about building rapport with the guest.
- Organize a prep call. Consider scheduling a call with the guest before the actual interview. It is a great way to prepare them for the podcast. During the prep talk, you should explain the podcast's mission, the target audience, the general approach to the episodes, and why the guest is the best fit for the show.
- What if a guest isn't available for a prep call? If that happens, as Tristan suggests, "finish the homework" by drafting the outline and finalizing the approach to the interview on your own.