Integrating Live Interviews into Conference Recap Video
In 2025, the Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast collaborated with event organizers at TESOL International Association and were granted access to an “Influencer Space” at the annual TESOL International Convention, where my co-host and I conducted interviews for a conference recap episode. The purpose of the episode was the share the conference experience with podcast subscribers, capturing the essence of the conference, main conference themes, and impressions from attendees.
As the primary producer for this episode, I did the following to make the project a success:
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Planned interview questions and conducted interviews that would lend a compelling narrative for the video episode;
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Hired and directed a videographer to capture video footage;
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Arranged for lavalier microphones to facilitate audio capture in a busy, loud conference center;
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Triaged interview content and defined a clear narrative and structure for the episode;
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Scripted commentary for the podcast hosts to record in reaction to the interviews to tie the narrative together;
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Edited the video in Descript and Canva using a mix of Zoom recordings and live footage from the event.
Podcast Consulting
As the co-creator of the Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, I have shaped the podcast from its very beginnings. Some challenges I’ve undertaken:
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Choosing a name for the podcast that reflects its focus on reflective practice for teachers;
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Designing a logo and developing consistent branding for the podcast across its website, social media, and other appearances;
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Building and maintaining the podcast’s website, leveraging SEO, and distributing episodes on hosting platforms;
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Planning monthly episode content, writing scripts, scheduling guests, and writing interview questions;
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Engaging guests in dynamic interviews that communicate the impact of their work and tangible takeaways for listeners;
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Editing episodes that weave together interview recordings and host commentary in a seamless, engaging listening experience, using tools such as Audacity (manual editing) and Descript (AI-powered).
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Highlights
Theme Music - 1:33
I created a montage of behind-the-scenes footage to bring the podcast's theme music to life and plunge viewers into the conference experience right off the bat.
Sample Interview - 3:15
I selected key points from each interview, edited them for clarity, overlaid the interviewee's title and location, and added transitions between Zoom footage and live interviews for a seamless viewing experience.
Photo Integration - 4:28
I integrated photos throughout the video to better illustrate the conference-going experience.