How To! with Mike Pesca How To Interview Someone
Mar 4, 2025
Sam Fragoso, host of Talk Easy, is renowned for his insightful interviews with celebrities and family members. In this discussion, he highlights the art of meaningful interviews and the importance of creating a comfortable space for dialogue. Sam shares challenges of personal interviews, especially with family, emphasizing their power in preserving personal histories. He reflects on his parents' legacies and encourages listeners to explore their own motivations for documenting stories, advocating for authenticity in capturing the essence of loved ones.
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The Importance of Preparation
- Prepare extensively for interviews, demonstrating to the subject that they matter.
- Doing the homework is crucial for consistently interesting interviews.
Interviewing Predictable Subjects
- To get predictable interviewees off their usual talking points, quickly demonstrate that you already know them.
- This encourages them to go beyond their pre-prepared responses.
Learning on the Job
- Early in his career, Sam Fragoso prioritized making guests comfortable, stemming from insecurity.
- This is useful for print but not audio, as the glad-handing is audible and sounds poorly edited.