The Most Important Interview

The conversations you've always wanted to have. The stories you don't want to lose.

Most of us know there are things we'd love to ask our parents, grandparents, and the people closest to us.

But where do we begin? What questions should we ask? And how do we get beyond the usual answers to discover the stories we've never heard?

The Most Important Interview is a practical, personal guide from veteran radio broadcaster Jimmy Lakey, who has spent decades interviewing presidents, governors, authors, celebrities, and people from every walk of life.

Now he's sharing what he's learned about asking better questions, listening more carefully, and creating conversations that matter.

Inside this 33-page digital guide, you'll learn:

• How to begin a meaningful conversation without making it feel like an interrogation.
• Why the best interviews aren't about having the perfect list of questions.
• How to ask follow-up questions that uncover unexpected stories.
• Why silence can be one of your most valuable interviewing tools.
• How to navigate sensitive subjects with care.
• Practical questions and techniques you can use with someone you love.

This isn't just another collection of questions to ask your parents.

It's a guide to becoming a better interviewer of the people who matter most.

Jimmy also shares personal stories about his own parents, the conversations he wishes he'd had, and the lessons learned from a lifetime behind the microphone.

You don't need professional equipment or interviewing experience. You just need someone whose story matters to you—and a willingness to listen.

Photos can show you who was there.

A conversation can tell you who they were.

Don't wait until you just have the photos.