Leaving in the questions and comments

During the podcast episode, the host and guest discuss the decision to leave in interview questions and comments in audio storytelling. In the past, it was considered bad form, as the reporter or producer was supposed to be invisible. However, leaving in questions and comments creates a more direct and engaging connection with the listener, making the voices sound like they're talking directly to the audience. It also adds a sense of interaction and genuine human connection to the story, breaking up patterns and adding surprise. By leaving in questions and comments, the storytelling becomes more dynamic, memorable, and fosters a stronger relationship between the listener and the audio content.