Eric Golden: Reflections on Hosting Web3 Breakdowns - [Making Media, Replay]

Sep 8, 2023

Eric Golden, the host of Web3 Breakdowns, reflects on the art of interviewing and shares insights into his experience. He discusses the evolution of his interview style and preparation process, the importance of reframing questions, and how to create an authentic atmosphere. The podcast also explores the evolution of podcasts and the challenges and rewards of hosting a show. The chapter highlights the preparedness and vulnerability of Howard Stern's show and compares his style to Joe Rogan's. Overall, it offers valuable advice for starting a podcast and discusses the struggles and appreciation of being a host.

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ADVICE

Prepare Chapters Not Scripts

Do stop writing every question word-for-word; prepare chapters and only cue follow-ups.
Use an opening question and mental chapters so you can follow surprising threads smoothly.

ADVICE

Use Direct And Indirect Prep

Do split prep into direct and indirect work: research key facts, then mentally mull themes.
Use indirect prep to keep fresh, avoid overpreparing guests who haven't spoken publicly.

INSIGHT

Break The Mask To Reach Original Thoughts

Pushing past a guest's performance mask reveals deeper, original thoughts.
Long, relaxed conversations break the mask and surface material no short interview reaches.

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Hello Web3 listeners, this is a special episode drop. Earlier this year, Eric joined Matt Reustle and Dom Cooke on their Making Media podcast to talk about his experience hosting Web3 Breakdowns. In this episode, you'll hear about the art of interviewing, how long it takes to get better, and a behind-the-scenes look at hosting this show.

Making Media is another podcast in the Colossus network. So, if you enjoy it, check out that feed, and Eric will be back as your host in the coming weeks.

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Show Notes

(00:03:48) - (First question) - Who has inspired him as an interviewer

(00:05:13) - How he approaches interviews now compared to when he started

(00:06:48) - Changes in the early days that were game changers for him

(00:09:06) - Comparing his preparation process now to what it was early on

(00:11:44) - Reframing common questions in a thought provoking way

(00:14:10) - Probing a guest before hitting record to get a sense of where the conversation could go

(00:16:55) - Podcast episodes he’s found inspirational and what makes an episode great

(00:27:20) - The art and difficulty of interrupting a guest without breaking the flow

(00:30:20) - Pushing in when a guest says they want to come back to something later

(00:32:36) - Managing the types of guests the Web3 and crypto space attracts

(00:36:08) - What makes an episode successful

(00:41:40) - The greatest looking things are often very well prepared

(00:44:10) - Comparing Joe Rogan to Howard Stern

(00:45:10) - Where his inspiration comes from

(00:46:55) - Pitching download data to guests as relatively scaled sports stadiums

(00:48:18) - Advice for people who want to get into podcasting

(00:50:42) - Wanting to change the name of Web3 Breakdowns

(00:52:34) - Other changes he’d like to make and his process for sourcing guests

(00:54:06) - The migration from the fixed income community into crypto

(00:56:52) - A lot of hard work for a labor of love

(00:59:46) - Judging the quality of an episode after conducting the interview

(01:02:35) - Lessons learned and surprising things about exploring the media space

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