How to Conduct Podcast Interviews That Crush The Competition (Udemy.com)
Learn along side a broadcast professional. Master tips & techniques to attract, grow & monetize your podcast audience.
Created by: Jeff Whitaker
Last updated March 2015
What you will learn
- By the end of this course you will have in your possession valuable, powerful tools and techniques to better prepare you to conduct and deliver interviews and conversations for your podcast audience.
How it compares
Against the other 418 rated Udemy courses in Digital Marketing on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 42% of them
- Reviews132#327 of 419 by number of reviews
- Length1.1 hoursshorter than 90% of them
- Last updatedMarch 2015earlier than 98% of them
Course Description
This course is perfect for forward thinking entrepreneurs and virtually anyone who wants to learn and master the skills necessary to produce podcast interviews that attract and keep listeners.
If you're an entrepreneur trying to build your online presence or a seasoned professional looking to polish your current podcasting product, Jeff delivers.
What others say about Jeff's course:
"Easy to follow and learn...very straight forward...I highly recommend this course." - Tom Carty
"Jeff knows his stuff." - Thrandur Arnthorsson
"... fresh, remarkably concise, and a pack full of tips." - April Alunsina Pagaling
It's been said that you only have one shot to make a first impression. If your interviews don't stand out and engage your audience, all the work you put into drawing loyal listeners found backfire. With thousands of podcasts available if they aren't convinced yours is worth listening to, they will tune out and never return. Enroll now, grab your audience and crush your competition.
The lectures are created with the goal of passing on 30 plus years of interviewing tips, skills and shortcuts guaranteed to set you apart from your podcasting competitors.
When it comes to learning how to do over the top interviews, Jeff cuts your learning curve saving you time and the embarrassment of producing a less than professional product.
This course is divided into 4 segments and 13 lessons to systematically take you step by step from understanding the different types of podcasts and interviews to the nuts and bolts of fine-tuning your interviewing skills.
Jeff has geared his material for everyone from the beginning podcaster, to seasoned podcasters who've yet to master interviewing skills or are looking to take their interviewing skills and techniques to a new level of excellence.
When you've completed the course, you'll have learned:
- What questions to ask yourself before you decide on a format for your podcast.
- How to formulate questions that draw insightful responses from your guests.
- What to listen for during your interview that amateur and novice hosts seldom take advantage of.
- The one interviewing technique most podcasters never use that can be a game changer.
- Production techniques to keep an audience tuned in from start to finish and a real life example of what that sounds like.
- Your own personal check list to properly prepare for every interview.
- PLUS - The wisdom of 30 + years of interviewing skills and insider tips and techniques.
Jeff has been interviewing newsmakers, celebrities and every day people from news environments to his role as host of a daily radio talk show, video story producer and live seminar facilitator. During the course of his career Jeff has interviewed everyone from a sitting Vice President of the United States to Hollywood stars, Corporate Executives, authors and more.
Jeff's course comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied, we'll return your invest.
Don't make the mistake of putting hours of work into interviews that you won't be satisfied with. Make the commitment to do it right and deliver a product you can be proud of, builds your audience and drives traffic to your product, service or idea.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
132 Reviews
Jeff Whitaker
What Students Say About Jeff -
"Jeff's approach to teaching is a very straight forward easy going method that you can't help but to learn from. I felt almost like I wasn't be taught but more like I was sitting with a friend."
"Jeff knows his stuff and is easy to listen to."
Jeff Whitaker is first and foremost a storyteller and communicator. For over 30 years he has worked in the field of communications, media and journalism; from Radio Talk Show Host to Television News Director and News Anchor.
Jeff is sought after in the corporate world for communication and media training. He has taught college level Public Speaking courses as well.
Jeff speaks, facilitates workshops and seminars as well as consults individuals and businesses on finding their voice and improving personal and corporate communication along with media relation skills.
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Reviews
By Randy Stewart on 3/2/2026
I've been conducting interviews for a number of years, so I'm not a novice. This course, so far, would be very good for a new comer and should be described as such. Being half way thru the class, I've only picked up one tidbit of knowledge that I didn't know from experience. However, the class is clearly expressing what I've known instinctively. So, it's nice to hear it verbalized.
By Russ Johnson on 2/11/2023
I love this course! As a broadcaster for over 25 years and now a new Podcaster, I can testify, he knows his stuff. It’s easy to digest, and really really good content! I can’t say enough about it. I’m going to recommend it to my other podcast friends who are going to conduct interviews. Great job!
By Eric Dickey on 6/4/2020
For a course this short, there is a lot packed into it. The easy conversational style of teaching combined with the years of experience he has (he interviewed Steve Allen for heaven's sake!) made this course easy to follow, and easy to implement the teachings taught. If you're a person who will be doing any interviewing in a media environment, I would recommend this course.
By Stephanie Cunningham on 10/12/2018
I have over 70 podcasts released in an interview format. I was familiar with most of the ideas in the early lessons, but the later lessons were quite helpful. The "pause", the "teasers" etc. were great tips and I will be using them. Thank you
By Jason Smith on 6/16/2018
I recently started a podcast but I am not confident in my interviews. I enrolled in this course to learn how to ask better questions. Jeff showed me how rephrasing questions can often lead to surprising answers from my guests. I will be using these ideas in the next episode of my show.
By Sean Graver on 7/18/2017
Great material for a reasonable price. Content cover the fundamentals, which doesn't mean it's just for beginners. Easy to follow and just the right length. A more advanced course with more real-life examples would be a good idea for those who want take this to next level.
By Paul Evans on 4/6/2015
This course was good. Jeff is engaging and I enjoyed it - but I felt that the course outline and description sold it really well and the content didn't live up that. I didn't feel like I got the take-aways I wanted to help me run an interview. A few good tips - but not really a 'structure' so to speak. This is my first udemy course - so I'm not sure if I am being fair here - I guess I just wanted more out of it. Thanks
By Kelly Crowther on 3/6/2015
I've wanted to be a good interviewer since I got out of college years ago. This course has set me on my path towards becoming a better podcast host, in keeping things moving, covering info that will be compelling for the audience, and keeping it all of value. The instructor was very well prepared, and very knowledgeable based on his years of experience in radio and broadcasting. The production quality was excellent. I would definitely recommend the course, and will take others from this instructor.
By Tom Carty on 10/23/2014
This course was so easy to follow and learn. Jeff's approach to teaching is a very straight forward easy going method that you can't help but to learn from. I felt almost like I wasn't be taught but more like I was sitting with a friend. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in creating the best podcast around.
By Daniel Sanchez on 9/10/2014
Looking at the size and length of this course, it's easy to assume it's low on content. Boy, I couldn't have been more wrong. This course exposes the secrets legendary interviewers have used over the last century in TVs, radio and published media. The content is simple to use yet paradigm shifting. You'll never listen to an interview (or do an interview) the same way again. Get this even if you're skeptical. Get this even if you believe you're an expert. I guarantee there's an insight here that will skyrocket your ability to conjure memorable, entertaining, gripping interviews day in, day out, Thank you Jeff for this training, All I can say is "Jeff....where are your other courses!"
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Overall Score : 88 / 100






