Discovering Storytellers: The Process of Selecting Interview Guests

Nick a -

Hello everyone! Welcome to my first blog post. In order to create a podcast with episodes on different career options, I need to find someone who can proudly represent their field to high schoolers and college students seeking jobs. I’m making a podcast that keeps high school students engaged, while also including valuable information that students can learn. 

I decided to create podcast episodes specifically because I enjoy listening to them in the car. I have listened to podcasts ranging from how the college application process works to just random facts about animals, like how octopuses have 3 hearts. There’s something about podcast episodes that make information more digestible to me. I don’t have to read long articles or worry about not catching every piece of information shared. Podcast episodes are calm and collective, allowing me time to organize my thoughts and process the information being shared, whatever it may be. 

I’m fortunate enough to work with Professor Regina Revazova at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Some podcast episodes will be held on site, while others will be over a zoom call. I am looking forward to conducting the actual interviews over everything else. I get a feeling of excitement when I get to have a backstage pass to someone’s career. The interviews will not only help others around me, but myself as well, since I’m also trying to find a career to pursue. My signature question is what movie or tv show best describes your occupation.



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    meggiles
    Nick! I love that question! I'm going to be obnoxious and answer for my own profession. It would be easy to reach for verisimilitude and say "Dead Poet's Society." However, when I ponder this, I think the Toy Story series is more germane. There is something so true about that movie, so complete in the arc of the narrative--it has joyful chaos, heartache, and the ephemeral nature of growing up. Sniff. (You didn't ask, but I love Rex a lot. Also Buzz when he's in his Spanish mode. Also the little aliens.) I'm so eager to hear your first episode, and so impressed that you have access to the Cronkite school. Do you know what careers you are hoping to explore?
    February 18, 2025 at 9:16 am - Reply
    allison_h
    Hi Nick! First off, I want to say I love your overall title for your project and the Hamilton reference. I was also wondering if there is a certain website or app where you will be posting your podcasts and if we will be able to listen to them?
    February 18, 2025 at 11:56 am - Reply
    nick_a
    Hello @meggiles, thanks for the question! I want to cover a wide range of careers. From careers in the medical field and business to careers in education and the arts, I am hoping to explore the unique characteristics that can be found in the multitude of job fields that exist. My hope is that high schoolers will gain some form of information that will help them when trying to find a career that best suits them.
    February 18, 2025 at 1:42 pm - Reply
    nick_a
    Hello @allison_h, I'm glad you appreciate the Hamilton reference. I am planning to post the podcast episodes on Spotify. I hope you get a chance to listen to one when they are released!
    February 18, 2025 at 1:46 pm - Reply
    cason_t
    Hello, This sounds like a very interesting endeavor. Have you considered types of questions to ask yet? I know it will be very dependent on the scenario, but I'm just curious to the current direction you're leaning in terms of questions. Good luck with your podcast.
    February 18, 2025 at 9:16 pm - Reply
    danielle_l
    Nick! I obviously have got to agree with Allison on loving the Hamilton reference. We have got to talk musical theater some time. On the topic of your project, the base idea sounds exciting and is sure to be very helpful to audience that you are catering towards. I was wondering how you were thinking of obtaining the people in the several fields you are hoping to explore for your podcast. Will they all be local or will you be reaching out to other areas? I can't wait to listen to the first episode when it comes out!
    February 18, 2025 at 9:26 pm - Reply
    katherine_v
    Hello Nick! I share your excitement in exploring the variety of careers in detail, and I wish you the best of luck in creating your podcast. Do you currently have a plan on how to market your podcast so you can reach your target audience?
    February 18, 2025 at 9:50 pm - Reply
    nick_a
    Hello @cason_t. I do have a set of interview questions planned out. A lot of them are more general and can be applied to every career, like "What's your typical day/schedule like." There will probably also be a few career-specific questions as well.
    February 19, 2025 at 12:42 pm - Reply
    nick_a
    Hi @danielle_l, I want to have a diverse range of people to interview, so while I haven't confirmed all my interviews quite yet, I plan to have some local as well as some people elsewhere.
    February 19, 2025 at 12:45 pm - Reply
    nick_a
    Hello @katherine_v. Most of my marketing will likely be through social media as of now. If there is any other form of media to promote my podcast, I might explore and see what works best.
    February 19, 2025 at 12:48 pm - Reply

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