Learn how to conduct great interviews and have more meaningful conversations with your hosts Lauren Taylor and Simon Winkler from Good Question.

With years of radio experience in organisations like 3RRR (Breaking & Entering), ABC and SBS, Lauren and Simon will be teaching you how to listen actively, build rapport, and ask insightful questions. This workshop is perfect for broadcasters, podcasters, and media makers who want to communicate better.

The morning will feature special guest, Zan Rowe, an award-winning broadcaster, podcast creator, and TV presenter. Known for her acclaimed Take 5 podcast and TV series, Zan brings decades of experience from her time at triple j and Double J. She's sat down with everyone from Paul McCartney to Kylie Minogue to Nick Cave, bringing warmth and depth to every conversation. As co-host of the award-winning Bang On podcast with Myf Warhurst, Zan will share her insights into creating meaningful interviews that bring out the best in her subjects.

What will we cover?

In this class you will:

Learn research strategies, question formulation, and how to tailor interviews to your audience.
Develop techniques for building rapport, active listening, and handling unexpected answers.
Understand how to structure questions to shape compelling stories.
Experience a mix of theory, practice activities, and discussion.
Come away with new techniques you can apply right away.

What should I bring?

Pens will be provided, but otherwise please bring your preferred writing method like a notebook, journal, laptop or tablet. Come ready to engage, listen actively, and participate in practical exercises. Light refreshments provided.

Plan Your Visit:

Please visit the Collingwood Yards website for information including on site accessibility, amenities, parking and public transport options.

We like to keep these workshops intimate, so numbers are limited.

Tickets
Full $110 inc GST (+ Humanitix booking fee)
Concession / Student $82.50 inc GST (+ Humanitix booking fee)

Mobtix: We offer a discounted rate for First Nations attendees. First Nations friends free to get in touch
Email hello@goodquestion.space or DM @good______question on Instagram.