Plan Episode
1-2 hoursResearch guest, prepare question list, and coordinate recording logistics.
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Complete guide for interview podcast production — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.
Research guest, prepare question list, and coordinate recording logistics.
Calculate episode length target, question count, and post-production time.
Conduct interview using double-ender or remote platform with local backup.
Edit interview, add intro/outro, verify audio quality, and publish with show notes.
Plan recording and edited episode duration targets.
Estimate show notes length and transcript word count.
Calculate storage needs for multitrack interview recordings.
Verify guest audio quality meets minimum SNR before publishing.
Key benchmarks for interview podcast production.
| Phase | Time | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Research | 30 min | Question list |
| Record | 60 min | Multitrack |
| Edit | 90 min | Final MP3 |
Platform recordings fail — a local backup on each side saves episodes when internet drops.
Start with easy questions — guests give better answers after 5 minutes of warm-up.
Riverside and SquadCast free tiers support double-ender recording for interviews.