The Benefits of Researching Your Podcast Guests

As a marine biologist and authority on undersea life, I have had the privilege of interviewing a wide range of experts in many fields on my podcast The Undersea Naturalist Show and for my Facebook Groups. One thing I have learned from my experience is the importance of researching your podcast guests before you invite them onto your show. Knowing more about your guests before the interview can make a huge difference in the quality of the content you produce.

What are the benefits of researching your podcast guests?

The first benefit is that you can tailor your questions to the guest’s work and background. When you know your guest’s field of study and their latest work, you can formulate questions that are relevant and interesting to them. Not only does this make the interview more engaging and informative, but it also shows your guest that you have done your homework and are truly interested in their work.

The second benefit is that researching your guests can help you uncover interesting personal anecdotes that you can use to add color to your show. Everyone loves hearing entertaining and memorable stories. By knowing more about your guest, you can craft questions that will reveal these anecdotes, making your show both informative and entertaining.

The third benefit is that researching your guests can help you tease out more interesting insights from them. It can help you identify areas where they have unique perspectives and can offer insights that you would not have discovered through a more superficial interview.

How can you research your podcast guests?

There are many ways that you can research your podcast guests. The first and most obvious is to read their latest work. This can be a recent book, a research paper, or an article in a scientific journal. If your guest is a public figure, you can also read previous interviews they have given or watch videos of them speaking at events.

Another great way to research your guests is to ask their assistants or publicist for more information. They may be able to offer suggestions for questions, or give you some background information that you would not have been able to find on your own.

You can also use social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter to learn more about your guest’s background and current work. These platforms can give you insights into their professional history, areas of expertise, and recent projects or publications.

Conclusion

Researching your podcast guests offers numerous benefits, from improving the quality of your interview to uncovering fascinating personal anecdotes, and even teases out more interesting insights from them. By doing your homework, you can create content that is engaging, informative and entertaining at the same time. So take the time to research your guests, and you will see a significant difference in the content you produce.