What You Do Before You Hit Record Is What Makes the Interview — Stacey Chillemi on the Pre-Podcast Play Most Hosts Skip

The best podcast interviews do not happen by accident. They are set up in advance, in the conversation that happens before the recording ever begins. Most hosts skip this step entirely, and it shows up in interviews that feel generic, surface-level, or like two strangers trying to find their footing on air. Stacey Chillemi has recorded hundreds of interviews and worked with guests across every industry, and what she has learned about the pre-podcast connection process has changed the quality of every conversation that followed. In this episode she walks through exactly what reaching out to your guest before recording actually looks like, what questions and exchanges in that pre-call unlock the kind of depth and authenticity that listeners can feel, and how setting the stage properly transforms an ordinary interview into the kind of episode people share. The secret to a great podcast interview is not what happens when the mic is on. This episode is about everything that happens before it. Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices