Episode Notes
[00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions
[01:49] Introducing Scott Johnson
[04:18] The Power of Questions
[06:04] Conversations with Strangers
[07:43] The Tattoo Conversation Starter
[09:23] The Origin of 'What Was That Like?'
[12:25] Jennifer Caused a Fatal Accident
[16:15] Finding Guests for the Podcast
[18:30] Unusual Stories and Listener Engagement
[23:47] Creating a Safe Space for Guests
[31:05] The Impact of Storytelling
[35:46] Outlandish Story: Shiny Ate His Own Foot
[41:31] Heart-Wrenching Stories: Laura's Pain Became Her Purpose Episode
[43:48] Advocacy and Awareness
[46:21] A Fun Episode: Fabiana won The Price Is Right showcase
[47:58] Editing Questions for Better Storytelling
[49:38] Curiosity from Childhood
[52:10] The Birth of the Computer Tutor
[53:13] Learning Computer Repair
[54:33] Avoiding Ineffective Questions
[57:31] Curiosity With Scott's Kids
[01:00:13] Empathy: A Divisiveness Hack
[01:01:45] Building a Community on Facebook
[01:03:10] Engaging with the Audience
[01:06:36] Podcasting Rhythm and Collaborations
[01:08:32] Meeting Meredith and Chemistry
[01:10:36] Personal Growth and Podcast Evolution
[01:15:32] Questioning Religious Beliefs
[01:19:47] Identity and Religion
[01:28:45] Scotts Goto Final Questions
[01:31:46] Insights & Takeaways
Resources Mentioned
Meredith For Real, The Curious Introvert
You Are Enough hoodie
School of Podcasting with Dave Jackson
Building A Better Dave Podcast
Jennifer Caused a Fatal Accident (What Was That Like Episode)
The Rest of the Story with Paul Harvey
Shiny Ate His Own Foot (What Was That Like Episode)
Laura's Pain Became Her Purpose (What Was That Like Episode)
Fabiana Won The Price Is Right Showcase (What Was That Like Episode)
What Was That Like? - Facebook Group
Questions Asked
When did you first understand the power of questions?
What's your podcast about?
How does your curiosity show up that way?
What's the history?
Why would you get that?
What started the show for you?
Have you followed up with her at all in the years since to see how she's doing?
What's the best kind of podcast to almost ensure growth?
Remember so and so, wonder what's happening with him now?
You ever talk to him anymore?
Any particular primary way you find your guests?
Are there any particular stories that are still on that list that you haven't checked off yet?
What's the real story here?
Do you think it's gonna take 45 minutes to tell the story?
How do you go about creating this safe space?
Do I really want to go on and talk to Scott about this and tell that story?
How do you think about your follow-up questions?
How are you working through the story with them in following your curiosity?
Who was in your family?
Who was in the car with you at the time?
How old are your kids?
Where were you going?
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