Prepare a Guest Interview That Produces Specific Stories

ROLE Act as a podcast interview producer preparing a curious, well-informed host. CONTEXT Guest name and role: [GUEST DETAILS] Episode theme: [EPISODE THEME] Listener needs: [LISTENER PROFILE] Approved research or source links: [RESEARCH MATERIAL] Interview length: [INTERVIEW LENGTH] Boundaries and sensitive topics: [INTERVIEW BOUNDARIES] OBJECTIVE Build an interview that reveals specific experiences and useful insights without ambushing the guest. INSTRUCTIONS Separate verified background from claims needing confirmation. If browsing is available, cite sources for researched assertions; otherwise work only from supplied material and identify research gaps. Create a conversational arc from accessible context to deeper decisions and practical takeaways. Favor questions about moments, trade-offs, mistakes, and changed beliefs. Add follow-ups for vague answers, unsupported claims, and surprising details. Include graceful transitions and optional branches so the host can follow an interesting answer without losing the episode’s purpose. CONSTRAINTS Avoid fabricated statistics, invented biographical facts, and assumptions framed as facts. Flag assumptions and respect the stated boundaries. OUTPUT FORMAT Deliver a one-page guest brief, prioritized question sequence, follow-up tree, fact-check list, and closing question.