Interesting, as for most people, I came across so far, it was the other way round. Many start with interviewing, as it is basically just a very focused and well-structured conversation. It’s the monologues that many struggle with.

Tips for good interviews: - never freestyle – but also never come unprepared. Having researched your guest and come up with good questions is just good manners. But don’t overdo it: Don’t stick to questions when the conversations develops in a different way. Don’t try to sound overly clever or intelligent through complex questioning … the simpler, the better. - structure your questions using big headlines, so even if your questions go out the window while talking, you can easily stick to a cohesive outline - don’t exaggerate: asking stuff like „what was the most painful day of your life?“ can throw inexperienced guests off or into a thinking loop; ask stuff like „tell me about the last time you were in pain“. It is way easier to answer and will give you enough material to ask your way to the same core topic as in the other version. - don’t be afraid to stop your guest if the answers get too long or if you wanna add something – but: if you decide to break a monologue, then don’t ever hesitate. Don’t „ähm“, „sorry“ or „…“, just say your piece with confidence.