The Case Interview Podcast

The Case Interview Podcast

Author: Julio and Bruno from Crafting Cases Language: English Episodes: 66
Navigating the high-stakes world of management consulting interviews can feel like a puzzle without the picture on the box. The Case Interview Podcast is here to provide that missing blueprint, hosted by Julio and Bruno from Crafting Cases. Both former McKinsey consultants, they draw directly from their hands-on work preparing thousands of candidates for these exact challenges. Each episode unpacks the hard-earned wisdom and candid stories from that front-line experience, moving beyond generic advice to the nuanced strategies that actually make a difference. You’ll hear a practical breakdown of what separates successful candidates from the rest, focusing on how to sidestep the common errors that derail most applicants. The aim is straightforward: to equip you with the clarity and confidence needed to approach firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. New conversations arrive every Monday, offering a consistent source of guidance as you build your skills. This isn't about theoretical concepts; it's a direct transfer of actionable knowledge from those who have been through the process and now specialize in coaching others through it. Tune in to transform the daunting case interview into a structured problem you are fully prepared to solve.
Episodes
26. How many mock interviews should I do? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:52
I know you've asked yourself this question. You've also probably asked someone else, who gave you an unsatisfactory answer. You might even have asked us this question via email - in which case you either got a foot-long…
25. Should I get a case interview coach? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:21
In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno talks about the three scenarios where candidates consider hiring a case interview coach - but there's only one where it's definitely worth the cost. Also, we make sure…
23. Case interview prep in just two weeks: how we would do it [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:45
In this episode, Bruno and Julio each separately created a perfect 2-week prep plan, without talking about them. Then they presented their plans and ended up getting into a heated argument over which one was better. Foll…
22. How to MASTER case math even if you’re not a math person [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:46
In this episode, you will find... What consulting firms are really testing for in case math questions (and what they're NOT testing for) The most common reason for failing a case math question How to know if you're first…
18. How to learn complex skills (5 principles) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:10
In this episode, Bruno explains a framework on how to learn any complex skill (and how that framework applies to learning case interviews). ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the…
17. The quickest way to improve your business sense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:43
In this episode, Bruno teaches a technique that is the quickest way to improve your business sense: Just-In-Time Learning. ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you can…