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Uncertain Eric's avatar

A valuable addition to this already thoughtful guide: consider talking to AI as part of your prep. Tools like ChatGPT voice mode enable high-fidelity simulated conversation that can mirror real interview dynamics. If you’re headed onto a well-known podcast, you can even simulate the host’s likely questions based on past episodes—tone, rhythm, common prompts. The same goes in reverse: prepping to host a guest can benefit from simulating likely responses or story arcs. It’s not a substitute for human connection, but it’s a sharp rehearsal mirror—low risk, high insight.

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Eric Zimmer's avatar

Oh, how I wish the world would read this!

"You need headphones and a microphone. Sometimes the richer podcasts will send you these for free, which is sweet. I have quite a collection."

I will send someone a mic, and then they do not have it even connected when we talk. Or we ask if they need a mic, "be happy to send you one" get crickets back and they then connect with the equivalent of a tin can and string.

Despite my complaining, I love my job :)

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