Jon Sterling on Nostr: The other thing is that the most interesting discussions to listen to happen between ...

The other thing is that the most interesting discussions to listen to happen between two or three people who are at relatively the same “level” in terms of expertise and shared context, who *each* have some skill in breaking things down for the audience (who are naturally at a variety of levels).

Back when I worked on a podcast, we tried to interview accomplished scientists about their work and history, but we as hosts were not accomplished scientists and so we could only engage somewhat superficially with our guests. The interview format can work, but it is a lot less interesting and pleasurable to listen to than what I consider the ideal podcast format— a wide-ranging discussion between two people who already have adequate interpersonal rapport and a bit of broadcasting experience.