7 Podcasting Skills That Separate Good Hosts from Great Ones

What separates an average podcast interview from a bingeworthy one isn't the guest. It's the host. 

Sam Brake Guia, host of Mics to Millions and co-founder of PodWritten, has interviewed hundreds of guests and studied the world's best interviewers to uncover what separates average podcast hosts from the ones you can't stop listening to. He's about to share seven podcast hosting skills you can apply right away to ask better questions, lead more engaging conversations, and create interviews your audience actually wants to finish.

Whether you're just launching a podcast or you've been hosting interviews for years, you'll walk away with ideas you can put to work the very next time you hit record. 

Hit play and let's dive in.

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2:04 – The Interview Planning Mistake Most Hosts Make

2:44 – How to Ask Questions Your Guest Has Never Been Asked

5:08 – The Interview Skill That Unlocks Bingeworthy Conversations

7:23 – The Simple Communication Habit That Makes You Sound More Confident

9:43 – The Editing Skill That Turns Good Interviews Into Great Ones

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Episode Links:

Meet Sam Brake Guia: PodWritten.com | LinkedIn

Listen to Sam’s Podcast: Mics to Millions

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Other Shows Mentioned In This Episode: 

Where Should We Begin with Esther Perel

Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett

Creator Science with Jay Klaus

10% Happier with Dan Harris

Charisma on Command

The Tim Ferris Show

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Other Episodes You’ll Love: 

What Top Hosts Look for Before They Say Yes to Your Guest Pitch

What to Do After Guesting on a Podcast to Get More Referrals and Clients

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