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135 : The Flow: Episode 135 - Podcast Interviewing: Your Questions Answered | The FlowEcamm NetworkListen to The FlowPodcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before. Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time.The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content.It’s time for a reset.You asked and we’re answering.In this Week 4 mailbag episode of The Flow, Katie and Doc respond directly to questions from The Flow Riders about podcast interviewing — from preparing for conversations to creating interviews that actually connect with your audience.This episode wraps up our month-long deep dive into interviewing, bringing together insights from:• Our framework for planning better interviews• Conversations with experienced podcast interviewers• And the real questions creators are asking right nowIf you’ve been wondering how to ask better questions, how to prepare without sounding scripted, or how to create interviews that feel like real conversations instead of interrogations, this episode is for you.In this episode, we answer questions like:• How much should you prepare before an interview?• What makes a podcast interview actually engaging?• How do you ask better follow-up questions?• How do you help guests feel comfortable on mic?• What should you do if an interview starts to feel flat?This episode is powered by YOU — our community — and it’s a reminder that the best interviews aren’t about extracting information… they’re about creating conversations worth listening to.💬 Got a question for a future mailbag?Swing over to https://ecamm.tv/mailbag and send us a video.Welcome to The Flow. Created by Ecamm and hosted by Doc Rock and Katie Fawkes, this weekly show will take you step-by-step through the process of video podcasting. Our focus is on building efficient and effective workflows so that your content shines.Join us Tuesdays at 12pm Eastern on YouTube and subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast platform. Audio-only podcast episodes drop a week after the live video streams.Welcome to The Flow. Created by Ecamm and hosted by Doc Rock and Katie Fawkes, this weekly video podcast will take you step-by-step through the process of video podcasting.Want to see behind-the-scenes? Join the studio audience of our live recordings every Tuesday at 12 pm Eastern on YouTube.This video podcast is powered by Ecamm. With Ecamm, you can plan, produce, and record your podcast, bring on co-hosts and interview guests, add graphics and animations, and much more. Ecamm makes podcasting easy. Try it today for free at https://ecamm.liveWatch Past Episodes: https://ecamm.tv/theflowEpisodes & Show Notes: https://flow.ecamm.comGrab the Freebies: https://ecamm.tv/flowfreebies>We record our podcast with Ecamm: https://www.ecamm.liveWe edit with Descript: https://www.descript.comOur Podcast Host is Captivate: https://captivate.fmSpeedify always saves the day! https://www.speedify.comSee the Flow Gear Guide at: https://ecamm.tv/flowgear#videopodcasting #videopodcast #theflowecammEcamm NetworkThe Flow websiteCopyright 2026 Ecamm Network

134 : The Flow: Episode 134 - How We’re Rebuilding Our Podcast for 2026 | The FlowEcamm NetworkListen to The FlowPodcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before.Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time.The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content.It's time for a reset. This month on The Flow, we're focused on interviews and interviewing best practices — and this week is where we stop talking about it… and start practicing. Welcome to The Interview Lab.In Week 1, we broke down the anatomy of a great podcast interview.In Week 2, we learned from Elsie Escobar about what makes conversations truly powerful.Now in Week 3, it's time to take action.In this episode, Katie and Doc run live drills and practical exercises to help you sharpen your interviewing skills in real time. We're workshopping common questions, improving follow-ups, modeling stronger transitions, and demonstrating how to recover when conversations get awkward or off track.This isn't theory. It's reps.If you've ever:Felt stuck reading from a question listStruggled with weak follow-upsWorried about awkward pausesFound your interviews sounding flat or surface-levelThis episode is your practice space.You'll learn:How to turn generic questions into powerful promptsHow to ask better follow-ups that create depthHow to recover when an interview goes sidewaysWhy presence matters more than perfect wordingSimple exercises you can use to improve immediatelyYour assignment this week: Record a 15-minute practice interview. No pressure to publish. Just build the skill.Great interviews don't happen by accident. They're built through intention and repetition. Let's get better together.Chapters00:00 — Intro + Welcome to The Flow00:25 — What We're Covering Today (Series Overview)01:05 — "Do Something and Do It Good" Framework03:00 — Lab Week: Turning Ideas Into Action06:30 — Interview & Podcasting Strategy Talk12:00 — How to Actually Implement This (Practical Tips)22:00 — Common Mistakes + What to Avoid35:00 — Real Examples + Workflow Discussion50:00 — Community Chat + Questions1:04:05 — Mailbag Announcement + Outro💡 FREE Podcasting Course: https://ecamm.tv/freepodcastcourseThis episode is about transparency, momentum, and giving yourself permission to rethink what's working... and what's not. We'll see you there.🎧 Listen & Subscribe: https://flow.ecamm.comWelcome to The Flow. Created by Ecamm and hosted by Doc Rock and Katie Fawkes, this weekly show will take you step-by-step through the process of video podcasting. Our focus is on building efficient and effective workflows so that your content shines.Join us Tuesdays at 12pm Eastern on YouTube and subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast platform. Audio-only podcast episodes drop a week after the live video streams.Welcome to The Flow. Created by Ecamm and hosted by Doc Rock and Katie Fawkes, this weekly video podcast will take you step-by-step through the process of video podcasting.Want to see behind-the-scenes? Join the studio audience of our live recordings every Tuesday at 12 pm Eastern on YouTube.This video podcast is powered by Ecamm. With Ecamm, you can plan, produce, and record your podcast, bring on co-hosts and interview guests, add graphics and animations, and much more. Ecamm makes podcasting easy. Try it today for free at https://ecamm.liveWatch Past Episodes: https://ecamm.tv/theflowEpisodes & Show Notes: https://flow.ecamm.comGrab the Freebies: https://ecamm.tv/flowfreebies>We record our podcast with Ecamm: https://www.ecamm.liveWe edit with Descript: https://www.descript.comOur Podcast Host is Captivate: https://captivate.fmSpeedify always saves the day! https://www.speedify.comSee the Flow Gear Guide at: https://ecamm.tv/flowgear#videopodcasting #videopodcast #theflowecammEcamm NetworkThe Flow websiteCopyright 2026 Ecamm Network

Podcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before.Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time.The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content.It's time for a reset. This month on The Flow, we're diving deep into interviewing. And for Week 2, we're joined by one of the most respected voices in podcasting: Elsie Escobar.Elsie has spent nearly two decades shaping the podcasting industry. Today, she serves as Creator Success and Community Manager at Captivate, while also leading her own media platform, Multimodalee, where she mentors established creators navigating growth, burnout, reinvention, and long-term vision.In this episode, we explore:• What makes an interview actually meaningful (not just informational)• How to approach interviews as relationship-building, not content extraction• The role of creative sovereignty in modern podcasting• Navigating growth, burnout, and reinvention as a long-term creator• Why sustainable creator work requires community, not just downloadsElsie shares insights from her work inside Captivate.fm, her mentorship programs like The E-League and Creative Sovereignty Sessions, and her evolving work under Multimodalee, including her upcoming private podcast, Slight Spiral Dispatch.If you've ever wondered how to interview with more depth, more intention, and more impact, this conversation will shift how you think about it.✨ This is Week 2 of our March series on Interviewing:• Week 1: Framing the power of interviews• Week 2: Expert perspective with Elsie Escobar• Week 3: Taking action• Week 4: Mailbag + Q&AIf you're building a podcast, growing your influence, or trying to create work that lasts, you're in the right place.Send us your questions and get involved at https://flow.ecamm.comChapters0:00 Intro and Welcome to The Flow3:15 Introducing Elsie Escobar6:45 Transactional vs Meaningful Interviews9:30 What is Creative Sovereignty14:00 Overcoming the Voices That Squash Your Voice18:15 The Tech Connection Metaphor23:30 Respect Layer One: The Foundation28:00 What Hosts Get Wrong About Guest Selection33:45 Avoiding the Me First Marketer Trap38:15 Evolving as a Host Through Doing43:00 Why Nature Needs Boundaries48:30 Resetting the Room and Handling Drift53:15 Mastering the Art of the Pause58:00 Specificity in Community Engagement1:03:00 Lightning Round Questions1:08:30 Respecting Marginality and Identity1:13:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts💡 FREE Podcasting Course: https://ecamm.tv/freepodcastcourseThis episode is about transparency, momentum, and giving yourself permission to rethink what's working... and what's not. We'll see you there.🎧 Listen & Subscribe: https://flow.ecamm.comWelcome to The Flow. Created by Ecamm and hosted by Doc Rock and Katie Fawkes, this weekly show will take you step-by-step through the process of video podcasting. Our focus is on building efficient and effective workflows so that your content shines.Join us Tuesdays at 12pm Eastern on YouTube and subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast platform. Audio-only podcast episodes drop a week after the live video streams.

Podcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before.Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time.The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content.It's time for a reset. This month on The Flow, we're diving deep into interviews and interviewing best practices and this episode sets the foundation for the entire series.In Week 1, Katie and Doc unpack a big question: What actually makes a podcast interview great? Not just "good audio" or "big-name guests." We're talking about presence, preparation, pacing, listening, and the invisible skills that separate average interviews from unforgettable conversations.Whether you host guest interviews every week or you're just starting to bring guests onto your show, this episode will help you rethink your role not as a question-asker, but as a conversation architect.This episode sets the foundation for the entire month:• Week 1: Framing the topic• Week 2: Expert guest interview• Week 3: Take action together (interview lab + practical reps)• Week 4: Mailbag + Q&A with you, the Flow RidersIf you've ever:• Felt like your interviews sound scripted or stiff• Struggled with follow-up questions• Found yourself thinking about your next question instead of listening• Wondered how to create moments that people actually rememberThis is for you.You'll learn:• The 5 core elements of a strong podcast interview• Why listening is your most powerful interviewing skill• How preparation changes the energy of a conversation• The difference between "question lists" and conversation flow• How interviews can elevate your authority and your guest's experience• Why great interviews create better clips, stronger community, and long-term growthThis month is about moving from surface-level Q&A to intentional, powerful conversations. If you want interviews that feel natural, dynamic, and deeply engaging — this is where we start.Chapters0:00 Intro and March Interview Month Kickoff3:30 Curiosity as the Core Interview Skill7:15 Conversation vs Interview: Which is Better11:45 Avoiding Googleable Questions and Canned Answers16:00 The Fly on the Wall Experience for Viewers20:30 The Shift: Guide, Translator, and Curator25:00 How to Research Without Over-Prepping30:00 Using Visual Cues and Snacks as Icebreakers35:15 The Danger of Leading Questions40:00 Avoiding the Fanboy Trap with Famous Guests45:30 Tech Management and Over-Production Risks50:00 Mastering Eye Contact and Camera Presence55:00 Professional Interviewers to Watch for Inspiration59:30 How to Manage Multiple Hosts During an Interview1:03:00 Community Practice and Final Thoughts💡 FREE Podcasting Course: https://ecamm.tv/freepodcastcourseThis episode is about transparency, momentum, and giving yourself permission to rethink what's working... and what's not. We'll see you there.🎧 Listen & Subscribe: https://flow.ecamm.comWelcome to The Flow. Created by Ecamm and hosted by Doc Rock and Katie Fawkes, this weekly show will take you step-by-step through the process of video podcasting. Our focus is on building efficient and effective workflows so that your content shines.Join us Tuesdays at 12pm Eastern on YouTube and subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast platform. Audio-only podcast episodes drop a week after the live video streams.

Podcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before. Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time. The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content. In this Week 4 mailbag episode of The Flow, Katie and Doc respond directly to questions from The Flow Riders about building, growing, and sustaining a podcast community. This episode wraps up our month-long deep dive into podcast community building, pulling together insights from: Our community reset and action-planning episodes Our expert conversation on community design And the real challenges creators are facing right now If you’ve been wondering how to turn listeners into participants, what to focus on first, or how to keep momentum going without burning out, this episode is for you. In this episode, we answer questions like: How do you invite participation without being awkward? What actually moves people from listening and watching to engaging? How often should you communicate with your community? What’s worth doing when your audience is still small? How do you know if your community is “working”? This episode is powered by YOU, our community, and it’s a reminder that community isn’t something you build for people, it’s something you build with them. 💬 Got a question for a future mailbag? Swing over to https://flow.ecamm.com and leave us a voicemail. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 02:02 - New Show Format Update 06:16 - Live Stream Q&A Session 10:22 - Community Building Strategies 10:55 - Consistency: Just Show Up 16:09 - Audience vs Community Difference 21:54 - Importance of Small Talk 24:00 - Managing Community Expectations 26:38 - Workshop Segment Introduction 27:13 - Value of Live Interaction 31:14 - Listening and Inside Jokes 36:33 - Networking Tips for Ambiverts 42:40 - Set Default Stream Thumbnails 49:00 - Best Camera for Streaming 52:25 - Ecamm Live Q&A Sync 56:20 - How to Start Communities 59:38 - Community Management Time Commitment 01:04:00 - Submit Your Questions 01:05:08 - Final Acknowledgments 01:05:17 - Closing Thoughts and Wrap-up Welcome to The Flow. Created by Ecamm and hosted by Doc Rock and Katie Fawkes, this weekly show will take you step-by-step through the process of video podcasting. Our focus is on building efficient and effective workflows so that your content shines. Join us Tuesdays at 12pm Eastern on YouTube and subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast platform. Audio-only podcast episodes drop a week after the live video streams.

Podcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before. Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time. The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content. In this Week 3 episode of The Flow, Doc is joined by community and product strategist Becky Pierson Davidson to break down what it actually takes to design a podcast community that grows, retains, and feels good to be part of. Becky brings a product-first lens to community building, helping creators move beyond “just start a group” toward intentional structures that support real connection, participation, and longevity. This conversation builds directly on our recent action-planning episode and sets the stage for next week’s community mailbag and Q&A. In this episode, we cover: Why community should be treated like a product, not a perk The biggest mistakes creators make when growing communities How structure supports belonging (not rigidity) Designing for participation, not just audience size What retention-focused community design actually looks like Whether you’re building a podcast community from scratch or trying to strengthen an existing one, this episode will help you rethink how — and why — your community works. 📬 Next up: a Flow Riders mailbag + Q&A episode, where we respond directly to listener questions about podcast community building. Submit your questions today at https://flow.ecamm.com 👋 About Our Guest: Becky Pierson Davidson Becky Pierson Davidson is a product and community strategist who helps founders and creators design communities built for connection, retention, and long-term growth. With a background in architecture and product strategy, she’s led work for brands like Berkshire Hathaway, RE/MAX, and STARZ, and previously served as Head of Product at bossbabe. Through Affinity Collective, Becky helps online business owners build intentional communities that grow naturally and create meaningful, lasting experiences. 🔗 Learn more about Becky’s work at https://www.affinitycollective.co/ Welcome to The Flow. Created by Ecamm and hosted by Doc Rock and Katie Fawkes, this weekly show will take you step-by-step through the process of video podcasting. Our focus is on building efficient and effective workflows so that your content shines. Join us Tuesdays at 12pm Eastern on YouTube and subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast platform. Audio-only podcast episodes drop a week after the live video streams.

Podcasting, especially video podcasting, can be a great way to share your message with the world. There are so many things to learn and do, but it's hard to know where to start if you've never done it before. Producing a podcast can initially seem daunting; it's easy to feel overwhelmed when starting something new. Using a Video First approach with Ecamm Live will make it much easier and save you lots of time. The Flow is here to help. We'll take you step-by-step through creating a video podcast, from planning and production to promotion and monetization. You'll learn how to build an efficient workflow that will make your content shine, leaving you to focus on creating great content. This month on The Flow, we’re going deep on community building through podcasting and this episode kicks off an entirely new format for the show. Community doesn’t grow by accident. It grows through intentional action. In this Week 2 episode of The Flow, Katie and Doc roll up their sleeves and map out the exact action items we’re taking to grow and strengthen our podcast community, The Flow Riders. This is a working session, not a theory talk. We’ll walk through what’s working, what needs tightening up, and how we’re inviting listeners to move from passive consumption to active participation. You’ll also get a look at what our community is already doing and how we’re building momentum around it. If you have a podcast (or are thinking about starting one) and want a community that actually shows up, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: - The difference between an audience and a community - Simple, realistic actions that drive engagement - How we’re supporting and spotlighting our community - Ways to invite participation without feeling salesy or awkward - What we’re testing right now to grow The Flow Riders This episode is part of our monthly deep dive on podcast community building: Week 1: Why community matters (and how we’re resetting our show) Week 2: Action items & implementation (this episode) Week 3: Expert interview on podcast community growth Week 4: Mailbag + Q&A with our community - send in your questions via https://flow.ecamm.com 💬 Join the conversation and tell us: What’s one small action you could take this week to strengthen your podcast community? Welcome to The Flow. Created by Ecamm and hosted by Doc Rock and Katie Fawkes, this weekly show will take you step-by-step through the process of video podcasting. Our focus is on building efficient and effective workflows so that your content shines. Join us Tuesdays at 12pm Eastern on YouTube and subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast platform. Audio-only podcast episodes drop a week after the live video streams.

They kick off a month exploring how to turn listeners into a real community. Topics include designing a home base, using live chat as a hub, and the shift from “audience” to active participants. Practical tactics covered: consistent schedules, seeding early engagement, acknowledging commenters, local meetups, and a four-week format to move from ideas to action.

Behind-the-scenes planning for a podcast reboot, showing real-time decisions about format, themes, and audience involvement. They map a new monthly structure with expert, workshop, and mailbag installments. Technical deep dives cover Ecamm tricks, dual-mode vertical planning, camera setups, overlays, file-size pitfalls, and performance limits.

Paul Gowder, founder of PowWows.com and an email marketing strategist, explains why email is the creator's most reliable owned channel. Short takes on turning video and podcast attention into subscribers. Practical tips on CTAs that convert, welcome sequences, tagging and segments, repurposing content, and simple workflows to grow an engaged list.