Ask the Podcast Coach
Dave Jackson, Jim Collison
Dave Jackson has been helping people launch podcasts since 2005 and every Saturday he is joined by Jim Collison to is runs the Average Guy Network. Together they have 20 years of podcasting experience and coaching.
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You Need an Honest Friend
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06/17/23 • 84 min
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On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various tips and tricks for podcasters looking to improve their viewership and discoverability. They talk about the benefits and downsides of adding video versions to podcasts on platforms like Spotify and YouTube and offer advice on whether to include links in show or episode descriptions. The hosts also discuss optimal computer requirements for podcasting and highlight a useful tool for podcasters called Podpage. Plus, they share personal stories about the value of seeking outside feedback and critiques for improving one's work. Tune in for all this and more on this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach.
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Home Gadget Geeks Podcast
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Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com
Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!
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How Much Information is Too Much Information For Your Podcast?
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11/20/22 • 74 min
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In our social media-obsessed world, it's hard to decide when sharing personal information is too much information. We think about if there are some guidelines to help you make that decision.
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Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at
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Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com
Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!
Want more shows from Dave? Check out EVERYTHING Dave does at powerofpodcasting.com
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The Fragile Balance of Host and Co-Host in Podcasting
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01/14/23 • 89 min
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Today we start with a question about a podcast that went from two people to three people and didn't really set up expectations and how this awkward situation often comes up when the different players of a podcast don't discuss their roles in an open, honest, and respectful discussion.
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Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at
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Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
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00:01:11 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
00:02:54 Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com
00:03:25 Co-hosts Rolls Changing
00:09:33 Awkward Conversations
00:10:26 Randy's Co-host Situation
00:16:44 Format Changes?
00:17:20 Will This Upset the Guest?
Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com
Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!
Want more shows from Dave? Check out EVERYTHING Dave does at powerofpodcasting.com
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Black Friday Toys, Santa is Huge on TikTok
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11/27/22 • 92 min
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Whether you love it or hate it, Black Friday is a shopping holiday that has taken over America. For many people, it's a time to score great deals on presents for the people in their lives. But for others, it's a stressful day of fighting crowds and dealing with rude customers. Today we share what black Friday deal we pounced on, and we get an appearance from Santa who wants tips of using video and audio at the same time. We also take a call from someone who wants to make a show to help veterans not feel so alone.
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SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co
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4:59 Power Outages and Power Outages. 11:13 If you could do an exit survey to your audience, what would you listen to?Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com
Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!
Want more shows from Dave? Check out EVERYTHING Dave does at powerofpodcasting.com
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Fixing Horrible Audio
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02/06/21 • 57 min
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Dave found a question in a Facebook group explaining that his audio sounded bad, and he gave numerous clues as to why.
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00:01:00 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
00:02:22 Mug Shot: Dog Podcast Network
00:03:10 Fixing Crappy Audio
00:08:25 Kill the Kitty
00:10:30 Jim's New Mac
00:20:32 Podcast Editor Getting Started
00:24:01 Keywords and Podcasting
00:27:06 The Awesome Supporters
00:31:23 Music and Making Clips
00:40:37 Podcasts are Going To Die
00:46:29 3038 People Launched a Podcast Yesterday
00:49:36 Lighting Questions
00:56:58 Live Events
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Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 331is part of the Power of Podcasting Network
Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com
Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!
Want more shows from Dave? Check out EVERYTHING Dave does at powerofpodcasting.com
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Can a Brand New Podcaster Make $500 In Their First Month?
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12/31/22 • 91 min
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The chat room is on fire today with come great topics such as swapping hosts, bitcoin taxes, podcast events, and can a brand new podcaster make $500 in their first month.
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Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to
https://courses.schoolofpodcasting.com/ask
Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at
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Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
Topics In Today's Show
3:47 Podcasting is a $40 billion industry. Oops, I meant $4 11:34 Bilingual Podcasts. How would you do it? Same feed on another podcast in Portuguese? 17:20 Why most Americans aren’t interested in learning a second language.Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com
Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!
Want more shows from Dave? Check out EVERYTHING Dave does at powerofpodcasting.com
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A Clear Path Would Have Saved Me 12 Hours
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10/29/22 • 88 min
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Today shares a story of how skipping one small step lead to him having to fix a mistake that took 12 hours. We also get into a tiktok discussion and repurposing.
NEW AWESOME SUPPORTERS
Thanks, to Jennifer Longworth from BourbonBarrelPodcasting.com for your awesome support of the show.
Thanks to Glenn "The Geek" Hebert who is now supporting us personally as he has sold the Horse Radio Network where he is still the host of horses in the morning.
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Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to
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Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at
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Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
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Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com
Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!
Want more shows from Dave? Check out EVERYTHING Dave does at powerofpodcasting.com
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Let's Not Pit Podcasters Against Each Other
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01/15/22 • 92 min
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I heard a podcaster talking about different "Classes" of podcasters (think upper and lower class). He mentioned "Elites" and it made me sad.
Likewise, there was an article about podcasting not having hits lately and it made me scratch my head.
SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podcastbranding.co not only is Mark an award-winning graphic artist, he is also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my last few shows.
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Ever watch a movie that is based on a true story and wonder how much of the movie is true, Go to basedonatrustorypodcast.com and listen as they compare holly wood to history.
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TOPICS
00:01:51 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
00:03:13 mugshot:basedonatruestorypodcast.com
00:08:36 Pitting Podcasters Against Each Other
00:13:24 Gallop Famous
00:19:38 dogpodcastnetwork.com
00:21:10 Not Hits in Podcasting?
00:29:15 Descript Edits Video
00:32:32 Les Paul and Creativity
00:40:00 Radio Losing Ground
00:45:30 Early Podcast Topics
00:50:53 We're Running Out of Time
00:55:19 Linq Smart Business Card
01:07:22 Too Many Ads?
01:19:26 Krisp Noise Removal?
01:22:15 Bad Audio From a Guest
LINKS MENTIONED
Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com
Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!
Want more shows from Dave? Check out EVERYTHING Dave does at powerofpodcasting.com
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Changing Your Podcast
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11/05/22 • 58 min
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This week we talk about how YOU are in control, and if you want to try something new with your show, you can do that.
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Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to
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Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at
Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast
Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
TOPIC INCLUDE:
Changing the name of your show
Not everyone will love your changes
How is it legal to play clips on Youtube?
What if my guest only has a phone?
Is it better to show your face when podcasting or audio?
What are your thoughts on both EvoTara and Tanner Campbell pivoting?
How do you promote your old episodes?
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Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com
Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!
Want more shows from Dave? Check out EVERYTHING Dave does at powerofpodcasting.com
BE AWESOME!
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Podcast Marketing - Close to the Click
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03/25/23 • 93 min
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Dave is back from the road and today we talk about podcast marketing, newsletters, events, and backing up your data.
JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING
Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to
https://courses.schoolofpodcasting.com/ask
Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at
Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast
Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
Become an Awesome Supporter
Get Bonus Content
Live Group Coaching
www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
or consider a one-time donation.
Mentioned In This Episode
Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com
Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!
Want more shows from Dave? Check out EVERYTHING Dave does at powerofpodcasting.com
BE AWESOME!
Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
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Ask the Podcast Coach currently has 507 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Marketing, Podcasting, Podcasts, Technology, Business and Coach.
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The episode title 'How Much Information is Too Much Information For Your Podcast?' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Ask the Podcast Coach is 67 minutes.
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