Really Good Interviewers

FOR PODCASTS: CONVERSATION > INTERVIEW

Many people treat podcasts like interviews, and some podcasters think of themselves as interviewers. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it can be if done robotically—I’ve had a few where the podcaster reads out a question, stares impassively at me as I answer, and then moves to the next. Boring for me and ... See more

What is the best interview you’ve read, seen or heard? Some for me Bill Moyers + Joseph Campbell Paul Cronin + Werner Herzog Francisco Varela + Dalai Lama Tim Ferriss + Jerry Seinfeld Oprah + Elie Wiesel What would you throw on the pile?

Go to 21 seconds in. Elon pauses for 15 seconds before answering a question. If you're the interviewer or want info from someone, NEVER EVER interrupt that silence. Most people do because its uncomfortable. But on the other end of that silence is often great content.