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Community Workshop: Host interviews that listeners love

February 11, 2026
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12:00 pm
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Interview-based podcasts are the most popular format — and for good reason! Listeners tune in for engaging conversations. But are your episodes keeping them hooked, or are they dropping off before the end?

Join Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, for a live workshop where he’ll share a flow you can follow to make sure listeners stay engaged from start to finish on every episode.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • How to format your episodes to keep them engaging from the start
  • Methods for keeping the momentum throughout your episodes
  • Tips for creating engaging narratives in your interviews
  • How to stand out by being yourself
  • Editing strategies for interview based podcasts

Whether you’re a new host or looking to refine your interview approach, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to make every conversation more compelling and keep your listeners coming back for more.

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Our speakers

Alex Sanfilippo

Podcaster and the Founder of PodMatch

Alex Sanfilippo is a podcaster and the founder of PodMatch.com, a platform that automatically matches podcast hosts and guests for interviews. Through PodMatch and his podcast titled Podcasting Made Simple, Alex helps independent podcasters grow their influence and revenue so they can better serve their listeners!

Kendall Breitman

Community Lead

Kendall Breitman leads Riverside's community of creators, supporting the thousands of creators in the Riverside community, helping them hone their skills, create new connections, and reach their goals. A people person to her core, Kendall's passion is connecting with creators and hearing their stories. Before joining Riverside, Kendall worked as a political reporter and television producer for news outlets like NBC and Bloomberg.

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*No credit card needed. Free plan available.
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Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM

Community Workshop: Host interviews that listeners love

Interview-based podcasts are the most popular format — and for good reason! Listeners tune in for engaging conversations. But are your episodes keeping them hooked, or are they dropping off before the end?

Join Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, for a live workshop where he’ll share a flow you can follow to make sure listeners stay engaged from start to finish on every episode.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • How to format your episodes to keep them engaging from the start
  • Methods for keeping the momentum throughout your episodes
  • Tips for creating engaging narratives in your interviews
  • How to stand out by being yourself
  • Editing strategies for interview based podcasts

Whether you’re a new host or looking to refine your interview approach, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to make every conversation more compelling and keep your listeners coming back for more.

Learn how to host interviews that keep listeners engaged from start to finish — and make every episode memorable.

Our speakers

Alex Sanfilippo

Podcaster and the Founder of PodMatch

Alex Sanfilippo is a podcaster and the founder of PodMatch.com, a platform that automatically matches podcast hosts and guests for interviews. Through PodMatch and his podcast titled Podcasting Made Simple, Alex helps independent podcasters grow their influence and revenue so they can better serve their listeners!

Kendall Breitman

Community Lead

Kendall Breitman leads Riverside's community of creators, supporting the thousands of creators in the Riverside community, helping them hone their skills, create new connections, and reach their goals. A people person to her core, Kendall's passion is connecting with creators and hearing their stories. Before joining Riverside, Kendall worked as a political reporter and television producer for news outlets like NBC and Bloomberg.

Start creating with Riverside

*No credit card needed. Free plan available.