Reporter Interview Practice Questions
Scripted answers fall apart under follow-up questions
You can memorize perfect responses to expected questions. But the moment someone asks 'why?' or 'can you elaborate?', the script breaks down.
Real interviews don't follow your outline. They follow the natural flow of conversation—which means unpredictability.
Practicing with static questions doesn't prepare you for the moment when you have to think and respond in real-time.
Why existing solutions don't solve this
Notes don't talk back
Bullet points and outlines give you structure, but they don't create conversational flow. You still end up talking at the camera.
Teleprompters flatten delivery
Reading from a script makes you sound robotic. It removes the natural pauses, reactions, and follow-up thinking that make content engaging.
'Just practice' doesn't solve structure
Recording yourself multiple times without feedback doesn't improve the underlying problem: there's no one to guide the conversation.
Why follow-up questions unlock deeper thinking
The best insights don't come from prepared statements—they emerge when someone asks 'why?' or 'tell me more about that.'
Follow-up questions force you to articulate the reasoning behind your initial response. This is where clarity happens.
Solo recording can't replicate this. You need an active participant who responds to what you actually say.
How Olyetta works: A structured conversation, not a script
Unlike teleprompters or note cards, Olyetta actively listens to your responses and adapts.
It asks clarifying questions, challenges assumptions, and guides the conversation toward depth—not just coverage.
The result is content that feels like a real interview, because it is one.
Dynamic questioning
Each question is based on what you just said, not a pre-written list. This creates genuine conversational flow.
Natural delivery cues
The AI gives you the feedback signals your brain needs—acknowledgment, follow-up, pacing—to maintain natural delivery.
Exportable transcripts
After recording, get a clean transcript, outline, and key hooks you can use for editing or repurposing.
Practice scenarios
Preparing for founder interviews
Face realistic questions about your business, product, and vision before the real interview.
Media training on-demand
Practice handling hostile or challenging questions without booking expensive coaching sessions.
Testing messaging clarity
See if your explanations actually make sense when someone asks follow-up questions.
Building camera confidence
Get comfortable speaking naturally on camera by practicing in a low-pressure conversational environment.
Practice your next interview with Olyetta
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