I’ve had the opportunity to be interviewed on some wonderful podcasts over the last few years. Most of the time, our discussions related to scenario-based learning. I have also recorded several conversations about AI, instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. To make these easier to find, here’s a collection of over 25 of my podcast interviews. The links below are usually to my blog posts with notes on the questions asked, what we discussed, and additional resources. I updated this post to add the 8 podcast interviews I’ve done in the past year, since I republished this post last May.
Podcasts on scenarios and storytelling
My Approach to Scenario Writing and Multimedia: Visual Lounge Podcast
My Approach to Scenario Writing and Multimedia: Visual Lounge Podcast
I shared tips for writing, using storytelling elements, and when to use multimedia to enhance your messaging. We explored why knowing your audience and context is the starting point of all successful content and how you can learn more about your audience’s challenges, scenarios, and goals (even when you don’t have direct access to the information).
The Power of Practice in Workplace Learning
The Power of Practice in Workplace Learning: Podcast Interview
Most workplace training stops at delivering information – but does that actually help people apply what they’ve learned? In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, I joined the conversation to explore how scenario-based learning bridges the gap between knowledge and action. We discuss how practice and feedback build confidence, when branching scenarios are most effective, and how to get stakeholder buy-in. I share insights on how to make learning stick.
5 Tips for Scenario-Based Learning
5 Tips for Scenario-Based Learning
I shared 5 tips for scenario-based learning.
Combine instructional and intrinsic feedback for effective learning.Start with smaller scenarios for focused, impactful training.Identify common mistakes and failures during the planning phase.Use AI and iterative drafts to create realistic decision points.Develop relatable protagonists to connect with your learners.
Advocating for Scenario-Based Learning
Advocating for Scenario-Based Learning
Russell Sweep interviewed me for the L&D Hot Seat podcast for a conversation on scenario-based learning. I loved the format of this podcast because it’s more than the typical questions and answers. We also did a bit of role playing about how to advocate for using scenarios in training. That means you can hear a bit of some sample conversations for how I would handle objections in my conversations with clients, stakeholders, and SMEs.
Scenario-Based Learning 101
Scenario-Based Learning 101: Animaker Interview
This is Scenario-Based Learning 101, serving primarily as an introduction to the topic for people who are just getting started with scenarios. I unpack some of the common misconceptions surrounding scenario-based learning, discuss the various types of scenarios, and offer practical advice on how to apply scenarios effectively in different areas of training.
Scenario-Based Software Training
Scenario-Based Software Training: Digital Adoption Show
What makes training truly effective? Is it about teaching “click here” steps, or is it about empowering learners to make real-world decisions with confidence? That was one of the core ideas in my interview on the Digital Adoption Show podcast from Whatfix. In this interview, I focused specifically on software training, addressing when scenario-based software training is the right approach and when you should use other training methods. Honestly, a lot of the time scenarios are overkill for software training, but they are helpful in some specific situations.
Scenario-Based Learning for Learning Impact
Scenario-Based Learning for Learning Impact
How do you increase learning impact through scenario-based learning? While no solution is right for every training situation, we know that providing opportunities for practice with feedback is critical for developing skills. Scenario-based learning is one way to provide that practice with feedback to help learners improve their performance. In this interview with Amit Garg on the L&D Go Beyond Podcast, I discuss scenario-based learning and how that can increase skill transfer to real-world environments.
The Art and Science of Scenario Design
MAGICademy Podcast: The Art and Science of Scenario Design
In my MAGICademy podcast interview, we discussed scenario-based learning, AI, and the effectiveness of scenarios for teaching complex skills. Scenario-based learning and branching scenarios can be effective in teaching complex skills that require critical thinking and decision-making.
Embracing Scenario-Based Learning
Mind Tools L&D Podcast: Embracing Scenario-Based Learning
In my discussion on the Mind Tools L&D Podcast, we discussed how scenario-based learning takes learners beyond a short-term memory check, instead challenging them to respond to real-life situations.
Tools for Drafting and Building Branching Scenarios
Tools for Drafting and Building Branching Scenarios Podcast
I had a great conversation with Betty Dannewitz on her If You Ask Betty podcast. We spent most of our time talking about tools for drafting and building branching scenarios: Twine, Google Forms, Miro, BranchTrack, ChatMapper. Each of those tools has advantages and disadvantages for different situations. Betty and I also talked about the process for creating branching scenarios, working with SMEs, and other helpful resources.
Scenario-Based Learning Q&A with Devlin Peck
Scenario-Based Learning Q&A with Devlin Peck
In this interview, I discussed when to use scenarios, tips for working with SMEs and stakeholders, planning and designing branching scenarios, and tools and resources.
Scenario-Based Learning Experiences
Scenario-Based Learning Experiences Podcast Interview
For one of my first podcast interviews, Jacqueline Hutchinson of The Lounge podcast and I had a lovely conversation on scenario-based learning. She had some great questions about how to use scenarios and storytelling in learning experiences that led to a really fun chat. We talked about some “horror stories” and scenarios gone wrong, using scenarios to make compliance training not sleep-inducing, and options besides branching scenarios for incorporating storytelling.
MADE Podcast on Branching Scenarios
MADE Podcast on Branching Scenarios
My interview for the MADE podcast on branching scenarios: when to use them, challenges, tools, planning, and getting started. This is a short conversation (about 20 minutes), if you’re looking for a quick intro to scenario-based learning.
L&D and D&D: Learning and Role Playing Games
L&D and D&D: Learning and Role Playing Games
On TLDC, we had a conversation about role playing games like D&D and instructional design with Matthew Pierce, Jonathan Rock, & Luis Malbas.
Branching Scenario Podcast with Mark Parry
Branching Scenario Podcast with Mark Parry
Mark Parry interviewed me for his podcast, Perspectives in Parryville. We talked about branching scenarios and Choose Your Own Adventure stories. His audience is primarily teachers, so this interview connects ideas from workplace training and education. This includes some discussion of the way feedback is used in branching scenarios, since feedback is an important topic for teachers as well.
Redefine Instruction: Storytelling for L&D
Interview on Storytelling for L&D
Kicking off the 2nd season of the Redefine Instruction podcast, I had a great conversation about storytelling for L&D with Sandhya Lakhanpal. We discussed a range of options for using storytelling and scenario-based learning. We also talked about my journey from teaching to instructional design.
Podcasts on instructional design careers, freelancing, and consulting
EdUp EdTech Interview
EdUp EdTech Podcast Interview
Holly Owens interviewed me on the EdUp EdTech podcast on my transition from teaching to ID as well as technology changes. Holly asked about the “feast or famine” cycle in freelancing, and I talked about strategies to address that. We discussed how I became well-known in the field of instructional design as well as how AI might change L&D.
Everything Freelance: Podcast with Luke Hobson
Everything Freelance: Podcast with Luke Hobson
I had a lovely conversation with Dr. Luke Hobson for his podcast. We talked about everything freelance: knowing when to start, time tracking, finding clients, creating an LLC, pricing projects, making sure clients are the right fit, and more.
How I Became an ID
How I Became an ID
In this podcast interview with Dr. Robin Sargent, I discuss how I transitioned from teaching to instructional design and provide tips for new IDs.
Freelancing and Consulting
Podcast Interview on Freelancing and Consulting
Kristin Anthony talked to me about moving into freelancing and consulting, positioning yourself in the market, finding clients, pricing strategies, and managing my business.
Instructional Design Certificate or Master’s Degree
Instructional Design Certificate or Master’s Degree
I spoke Luis Malbas and TLDC about whether it’s better for your career to get an instructional design certificate or a master’s degree. This is part of their Certificates and Certifications playlist (members only for the videos for the whole playlist). We also talked about portfolios, as your portfolio is often as important (maybe more so) than your formal credentials.
Other topics: AI, engaging learners, general instructional design
AI Right Now
AI Right Now: Mindset to Learn Podcast
In season 2 of her podcast, Joanie Musser hosted a series of interviews about AI and how it affects our field. My discussion with Joanie was focused on my experiences as a practitioner. We talked about the tools I actually use like Midjourney and Claude. I shared how these tools can be helpful as well as some of the challenges I’ve experienced.
Coffee with Genially Interview
Coffee with Genially Interview
Kryssia Kipp interviewed me as part of the Coffee with Genially series of “meaningful dialogues.” We spoke about instructional design, engagement, scenario-based learning, and authoring tools. I also shared some advice for people just getting started in the instructional design field.
Estimating eLearning Development Costs
Cost of eLearning Development based on Learner “Seat Time”: What the Research Says
This is a direct link to the YouTube recording for the IDIODC show (Instructional Designers in Offices Drinking Coffee). I reviewed Bryan Chapman’s research and the ATD research on estimating development time and cost.
Let’s Talk About Bruno and Learning
Let’s Talk About Bruno and Learning
Betty Dannewitz hosted a series of three episodes about Encanto and learning. I was part of the discussion for episode two: Let’s Talk About Bruno. Betty asked Destery Hildenbrand, Eamonn Powers, Jonathan Hill, and me to talk about Bruno as a metaphor for learning. We had a lively conversation for about an hour about Bruno, Abuela, the Encanto movie, storytelling, and how it relates to learning and development.
Designing Engaging Digital Learning
Designing Engaging Digital Learning
In this podcast with Keith Quinn, we discussed a range of topics related to online and digital learning. We started with blogging as a way to “show your work” and reflect on your practice. The conversation touched on a number of other topics, including providing information versus practicing skills and using tools that aren’t intended for learning.
Emotionally Engaging Content
Emotionally Engaging Content
I spoke with JW Marshall on the Voices of E-learning podcast. We talked broadly about trends in workplace training. One of the themes of our conversation was how emotionally engaging content can improve learning outcomes.
Your podcast?
If you host a podcast related to learning and development, instructional design, elearning, AI, or other related topics, contact me about scheduling an interview.
Originally published 12/6/22. Updated 5/2/24, 5/15/25.
