Podcasting
Interview Question Generator
Enter your guest's background and episode topic to generate a structured set of opening, deep dive, and closing questions.
Knowledge Base
How to Use the Interview Question Generator
The Interview Question Generator creates natural, engaging interview questions based on your guest's background and expertise. Input guest name, title, and topic area, the tool generates 15-20 questions ranging from ice-breakers to deep dives.
Question Hierarchy
- Icebreakers (2-3 questions): Personal, warm. Sets tone. Example: "How did you get into [field]?"
- Background (2-3): Credibility and context. "Walk us through your journey to [position]."
- Core Topics (8-10): Substantive questions. "What's the biggest misconception about [topic]?"
- Provocative (2-3): Pushback or disagreement. "Some argue X, you say Y, help us understand the difference."
- Personal (2-3): Reflective, story-based. "Tell us about a failure that shaped you."
- Forward-Looking (1-2): Future, trends, advice. "What excites you about the next 5 years?"
Preparing for the Interview
Share questions with guests 24 hours before. This lets them prepare thoughtful answers without sounding scripted. Open-ended questions (how, why, tell us about) generate better stories than yes/no questions.
Interview Flow
Start warm and personal (they relax). Move into meat of topic (your core questions). Throw in unexpected questions to refresh energy. End on inspiring or forward-looking note (good final impression).
FAQ
Q: Should I stick to the script or go off-book?
A: Have questions but don't read robotically. Listen closely and follow-up with curiosity-driven questions based on their answers.
Q: What if they go off-topic?
A: Let them (2-3 minutes). If truly off-track, gently redirect: "That's interesting, let's come back to X. You mentioned Y earlier..."