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Interviews to inspire

Amanda Litherland presents a selection of interviews with pioneering podcasters from the archives, including Ira Glass, David Dimbleby, Stephen Fry, and Clare Balding.

Amanda Litherland revisits the Podcast Radio Hour archive to see what budding podcasters can learn from some of her most inspirational guests:

Ira Glass talks about the beginnings of This American Life.

Dame Kelly Holmes discusses the challenge of moving from interviewee to interviewer.

Clare Balding highlights the importance of getting a great idea on its feet.

Jay Rayner talks about the joy of conversation over a good meal.

George The Poet reveals how he combined disciplines to create the award winning Have You Heard George's Podcast.

Jessie Ware and her mum Lennie talk about the much loved Table Manners.

David Dimbleby shows how it's never too late to start your own series

And Stephen Fry expresses his love for podcasts as a unique medium to feed our curiosity.

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