Podcast Guest Interview Scripts with AI
Generate podcast interview scripts with AI. Learn how to use ChatGPT and Claude to create compelling interviews that engage listeners.
Research your guest thoroughly; read their articles, watch previous interviews, follow their social media. Use this research to personalise questions.
Start with easier rapport-building questions before diving into complex topics.
Prepare 20-30 questions but only plan to use 10-15; flexibility to follow interesting tangents creates better interviews.
Write follow-up probes alongside each question (like 'tell me more about...'); these keep conversations flowing naturally.
Test your audio setup and flow with a friend before recording a real episode; this builds confidence and reduces awkward pauses.
Why This Matters
How to Do It
What This Actually Looks Like
The Prompt
I'm interviewing Sarah Chen, founder of GrabFood's competitor in Thailand called ThaiEats. She's spoken previously about food delivery logistics and sustainability. Help me create 5 engaging questions that explore unexplored angles of her entrepreneurship journey, focusing on story-telling rather than business metrics.
Example output — your results will vary based on your inputs
How to Edit This
Prompts to Try
Create a 10-question interview script for [GUEST_NAME], who is known for [WORK/ACHIEVEMENT]. Personalise questions based on their background. Include follow-up probes for each question.
I want to discuss [CHALLENGING_TOPIC] with [GUEST_NAME] sensitively. Suggest 5 direct but respectful questions that invite thoughtful answers without defensiveness.
Design an interview structure about [TOPIC] that builds narrative tension. Include opening questions to build rapport, middle questions that go deeper, and closing questions that inspire action.
Common Mistakes
Ignoring search intent behind keywords
Stuffing keywords without natural flow
Neglecting competitor analysis in SEO
Publishing without measuring initial traction
Using generic meta descriptions
Tools That Work for This
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