Tested out a "new" interviewing technique today

Basketball season: How about taking off that tank top? You look hot...

 

I hate you. lol

 

They better keep you away from the swim team.

 

Once you ask an athlete to take off his pants, you've crossed the line.

 

Wake me when you decide to interview the defensive ends while doing the Oklahoma drill.

 

Ah, Matt, well, you asked for it.

I think your approach sounds fine, although both the porn references and particularly the "hope you never interview a serial killer" are pretty funny.

 

Can't argue that.

 

Wrestling: Why don't you take off that singlet? You look hot...

 

this is cracking me up...

but on a serious note...while you want to make your subject comfortable, you also want them to know what they're saying is on the record. I've seen situations where interviewees got too comfortable and ended up regretting what ended up in print the next day. Yes, it's building relationships and getting to the heart of the story, but you also need to be somewhat aware of burning bridges.

That said...it sounds like you've done a great job with this, and a great way to introduce yourself to a new beat. Just watch your words carefully when you do your volleyball preview

 

I did wonder if they knew they were on the record.

 

Or at least in a porn video... jesus...

 

Take a kid out to lunch.