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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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#599
October 31 · 1 hr 5 min
Trick or Threat: Keeping Your Podcast and Website Safe This Halloween
Send us feedback/questions via Text It’s Halloween, and the scariest thing on this episode isn’t a costume. Jim is back from Brazil with an urgent warning: a serious PHP zero-day is putting WordPress sites at risk, and he explains why you should patch today or take your site offline. Dave has a deadline of his own: if you ever used Podcorn as a prefix, your podcast could break tomorrow. From there, the guys look at Instagram’s new 90-minute videos and ask who wanted them. They cover how to run an audience survey people will actually answer, and why being “too busy” means you should raise your prices. They also take on free discovery calls, whether your show needs its own app, and Zoom vs. StreamYard. Grab your candy and press play before your website gets spooked. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Mentioned SureTake - Remote Recording (aff) Jim's Take on Episode 599 After Further Review Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#598
October 24 · 1 hr 3 min
How to Keep Your Podcast Creative, Authentic, and Free from Common Pitfalls
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today I'm joined by Neal Veglio of Podmastery.co as Jim is in Brazil. Are you struggling to find the sweet spot between harnessing the power of AI and keeping your creative voice front and center in your podcast? This week, we’re diving deep into how creators can use AI as a tool—without letting it take over—to save time, spark new ideas, and still deliver the authentic, engaging content your listeners crave. Join us for a conversation that will inspire you to work smarter, create boldly, and stand out in a world where technology and originality can work hand in hand. Hit play and discover how to make AI your creative sidekick, not your replacement! Video Version Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Neal Veglio https://Podmastery.co https://podknows.co.uk/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Let guests tell their stories 03:21 Sponsor PodcastBranding.co https://www.podcastbranding.co 04:26 Sponsor: Based on a True Story podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 05:20 We Both Love Spotify 07:47 Podcast Audits 08:55 Why radio habits hurt podcasts 10:47 Win attention with immediate retention 14:15 PHP Worries 17:54 Balance AI efficiency with authentic show notes 19:56 Build a workflow that keeps your voice 22:04 Protect integrity when using AI 26:13 Avoid copying other creators with AI 29:40 Find the middle ground with AI 33:42 Use AI creatively, not lazily 35:32 Pair AI with critical thinking 39:55 Define a distinct audience and purpose 44:13 Measure the value your show delivers 46:40 Fix common podcast production mistakes 47:50 Please Support the Show ($5) https://podcastcoach.supercast.com 48:16 Ad: School of Podcasting courses, coaching, and community https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com 48:45 Ad: Add clickable chapters with PodPage https://www.podpage.com 48:54 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com 48:54 Podcastmastery: Podcasting Insights https://podmastery.co/ 49:15 Podindy.com Conference http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987753467129/?discount=sop 50:26 Did I Hear That Right? https://www.didihearthatrightpodcast.com/ 50:44 Featured Supporter: A Long Look Podcast https://www.alonglookpodcast.com/ 50:58 Become an Awesome Supporter https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/support/ 51:27 Mix background music without overpowering voices 56:28 Keep effective production simple 58:26 Where to Find Neal https://podmastery.co/ 01:00:24 Recognize your real audience through feedback Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#597
October 17 · 57 min
My Guest Is Ruining The Podcast Recording!
Send us feedback/questions via Text What do you do when your mic won’t work, a guest keeps tapping the desk, or life throws a furnace breakdown into your podcast plans? This week, Dave, Jim, and Randy share practical ways to handle live-show hiccups, explore audio tools and podcast workflows, and get real about juggling multiple shows—and knowing when it might be time to move on. Press play for useful ideas, honest stories, and a reminder that every podcaster needs a backup plan. Video Version (unedited) Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Randy Black https://randallblack.com/ Auphonic Audio Processing https://supportthisshow.com/auphonic After Further Review on This Episode https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/17/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-597-adapt-walk-away-shorts/ Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#596
October 10 · 56 min
Upon Further Review: Taking a Second Look at Your Past Episodes
Send us feedback/questions via Text This week Dave and Jim dig into the messy, human side of podcasting — Jim debuts a brand-new recurring segment where he calls out his own mistakes from past episodes (yes, really), a listener spirals over editing software and begs for a faster workflow, and the guys argue over whether $9 a month is worth switching streaming platforms. Throw in a deep dive on why YouTube Shorts and clips might be the secret weapon you’re ignoring, a surprisingly practical lesson on matching your website colors to your show art, and some hard truths about trimming the fat out of your interviews, and you’ve got another fast-moving, genuinely useful hour of live podcast coaching. Video Version (unedited) Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.coms Upon Further Review Posts Episode 595 Review Episode 594 Review Give him some feedback at jim@theaverageguy.tv Also Mentioned whosondrums.com — new awesome supporter (Stevie Taylor & Jonnie Adams) pitchapodcast.com — Hear the horror stories of bad podcast pitches podindy.com — November 7th live event in Indianapolis (code SOP) color.adobe.com - pull the hex codes from your artwork Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#595
October 3 · 58 min
Is Podcast Advertising Doomed?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Adam Curry asked an AI agent to download the latest episode of a popular podcast and remove the ads. Eight minutes later it was done, and it turned out half the file was ads. Dave and Jim react to the clip and ask whether this is the end of podcast advertising or just the next round of an ad-blocking arms race that YouTube has already survived. Then they get practical. Why "cap it at 10%" might be the smartest ad strategy around. Why a $12 book sale beats 2,400 downloads. And how a 42-second social media post turned out to be worth far more clicks than Dave expected. If you've ever wondered whether ads, subscriptions, or social media are worth your time, press play. Video Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Mentioned in this episode New supporter: Karen Jackson of A Long Look Podcast short.io and Switchy (trackable links) Wispr Flow (voice dictation) Profit From Your Podcast by Dave Jackson: profitfromyourpodcast.com PodIndy, November 7, 9am to 4pm, with Cliff Ravenscraft. Use code SOP at podindy.com Coming up: Phil Hawthorne of the Home Assistant Podcast joins Jim on Home Gadget Geeks at theaverageguy.tv. Next week, a shout-out to Stevie from Who's on Drums. Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#594
September 26 · 1 hr
Auphonic's New Studio Voice Beta
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from Podcast Movement in New York City with a full report on the new venue, the split business and indie days, and the $1.50 pizza. He and Jim cover a lot this week. Video Version (unedited) Randy Black plays a before-and-after demo of Auphonic's new Studio Voice beta that turns an echoey 8-year-old Skype call into something that sounds like it came from a treated studio. A new industry stat puts Netflix at number three for podcast consumption, ahead of Apple, which leads to a debate about what counts as a "podcast" and why a closed platform matters to independent creators. Dan Schultz makes the case that audio-first shows can skip the YouTube algorithm games, handle SEO in ten minutes, and spend the rest of their time making the show good. Jim shares early results from his YouTube Shorts experiment and a surprisingly powerful stats tool hiding in YouTube Studio. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Also Mentioned Auphonic https://supportthisshow.com/auphonic Sounds Profitable https://www.soundsprofitable.com Podcast Movement https://www.podcastmovement.com Randall Black https://www.randallblack.com Dan Schultz Banned Camp https://www.bannedcamppodcast.com/ Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#593
September 12 · 1 hr 3 min
Embedding Live Streams to Reinforce Your Brand
Send us feedback/questions via Text What do you do when YouTube dies mid-livestream, a fire alarm goes off in your office, and a guest sits frozen on screen for seven awkward minutes? Dave and Jim tackle real live-show disasters this week, plus how to embed your own live stream on your website without touching an RTMP link, why AI keeps butchering your guests' last names, and whether those "automatic clip maker" tools are actually saving you any time (spoiler: maybe not). They also dig into resurrecting old blog content with ChatGPT, the real conversion rate on 60-second clips, and why "7-figure podcaster" claims deserve a serious side-eye. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#592
September 5 · 57 min
Hobbies Cost Money - Quit Wasting Your Time
Send us feedback/questions via Text It's Labor Day weekend, but Dave and Jim aren't taking one off from the AI rabbit hole — this episode covers everything from free (and not-so-free) transcription services to the moment ChatGPT started recommending third-party apps mid-workflow, plus a candid gut-check for the podcaster who's 89 episodes in and wondering if it's time to quit. Throw in Audacity 4's big redesign, a debate over how often you really need to disclose affiliate links, and a war story about paying influencers gone wrong, and you've got a jam-packed hour of practical advice, real talk, and the usual Dave-and-Jim banter to kick off your holiday weekend. Video Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Mentioned: Otter.ai Castmagic.com Monarch Money Acrons banking SoFi Banking Featured Supporter: AI Goes to College Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#591
August 29 · 1 hr
Conferences and Communities: Why Go? How to Build?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim spent most of the show riffing on conferences and community, sparked by Dave's recent trip to the Empowered Podcasting Conference. He recapped the small-but-mighty vibe of the event, a "woo-woo" keynote that split the room (a good reminder that not every talk is for every audience), and reconnecting in person. We also talk about: The new Supporter Ralph and Julia on Becoming Financially Confident How to get feedback? Jim's 20 minute fail. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#590
August 15 · 59 min
Zero to Sixty Podcast
Send us feedback/questions via Text Everyone wants the 10,000-download podcast, but almost nobody wants to talk about how you actually get there. In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dig into a listener's question that stops most podcasters cold: can you really study a podcast's rise from zero to sixty the way a business school studies a company? The answer gets messy fast. Copying what worked for someone else, chasing burger-chain nostalgia, and mistaking a microphone for a financial plan all come up before Dave and Jim land on what actually separates the podcasts that make it from the ones that quietly disappear around episode eight. If you've ever wondered whether there's a real playbook for podcast growth, or just a lot of hustle dressed up as one, this conversation is the honest version nobody's selling you. Video Version Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#589
August 8 · 1 hr 3 min
How Do I Get People To Fill Out My Survey
Send us feedback/questions via Text One way to grow your show is to make sure people like your show. So you put out a survey, but nobody provided any feedback. How do you get people to fill out your survey? Video Version Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.coms Mentioned Geniuslink Affiliate Tool for Amazon Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#588
August 1 · 1 hr 1 min
From Recorded to Live: Should You Switch?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we help Ralph who does a daily show that he records, and is switching to a daily show recorded live. What are the pros and cons of doing a live show? Which leads us to talking about what makes a good co-host? Should I ask my best friend to join me? Video Version Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Podindy Conference November 7th www.podindy.com (use coupon code pacer) Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#587
July 25 · 59 min
Promotions May Need a Longer Runway
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim talk about the examples movies are providing by releasing trailers months in advance. We also talk about the loss of John C. Dvorak from the No Agenda Show. Video Version Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com I Play Rocky Trailer Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co https://www.podcastbranding.co 02:23 Sponsor: Based On a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 03:34 Promotions Are Months Not Days or Weeks 06:32 Daves Workflow for an Episode 09:27 One Comment Can Change Everything 12:07 John C. Dvorak Has Passed https://www.noagendashow.net 21:57 Dave's Newsletter Article https://podcastingobservations.com/p/impacting-your-audience 23:27 Streamdeck Controlling Lights 28:55 Thank You For Your Support https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 29:33 Join the School of Podcasting https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com 29:44 Build Your Podcast Website with Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com 29:59 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com 30:19 Podindy.com Use the Coupon Code: pacer http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987753467129/?discount=pacer 31:17 Featured Supporter: Shane from Spybrary https://www.spybrary.com 32:24 Please Support the Show and Give Back https://podcastcoach.supercast.com 32:49 People are Still Writing Books 34:40 AMP and the new podcast definition 46:43 Number one mistake new podcasters make 49:15 First steps starting from zero 56:16 One piece of advice to reach 1,000 listeners Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#586
July 18 · 58 min
What's one piece of podcasting advice that turned out to be completely wrong for you?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today I'm joined by Jennifer Longworth from Bourbon Barrel Podcasting (she's an editor who has been doing this for 10 years). We talk about advice that people give that may not work for you. We also talk podcast events, series and more. Video Version Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Jennifer's Book Build a Strong Podcast Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#585
July 11 · 1 hr 2 min
Picking the Right Streaming Platform: Streamyard, Ecamm, EVMux, and OBS Compared
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim share their thoughts and experiences with streaming platforms like Streamyard, Ecamm, EVMux, and OBS—breaking down the pros, cons, and learning curves for podcasters of all skill levels. The hosts dive into some great listener questions, from strategies for discovering the right audience for niche content, to tackling podcast burnout and knowing when—or if—it’s time to take a break. They get real about what it takes to pay a co-host for a daily show, discuss the ups and downs of local podcast audiences, and offer true-to-life advice for podcasters feeling nervous to start recording. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Sponsor: Podcast Branding https://www.podcastbranding.co 02:58 Sponsor: Based on a True Story https://www.basedonatruestory.com 04:52 We are Using Streamyard This Month https://supportthisshow.com/streamyard 09:02 Which on is Best? 12:03 Who is the Audience For Your Show? 25:14 When to quit 31:53 Consider Supporting the Show https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 33:01 Join the School of Podcasting https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com 33:26 Try Podpage 14 Days Free http://www.trypodpage.com 33:38 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com 34:34 Podcast Indy 35:26 Podindy.com https://www.podindy.com 35:39 Featured Supporter: SonicCupcake.com https://www.soniccupcake.com 37:16 Please Support the Show https://podcastcoach.supercast.com 38:24 What Should I Pay a Co-Host? https://www.askralph.com 01:01:16 The Average Guy 01:01:54 Dealing with trolls and getting feedback https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/follow Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#584
July 4 · 1 hr 2 min
A Podcast Launch Doesn't Start Until You Tell Someone
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about how your show can be in all the directories, but until you start telling everyone you know, your show isn't launched. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com How to Pitch a Podcast https://www.pitchapodcast.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:35 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co https://www.podcastbranfing.co 03:50 Sponsor: Based On a True Story https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 04:34 Taylor Swift Wedding 04:55 Dan on How to Pitch a Podcast https://www.pitchapodcast.com/ture-story/ 05:24 How to Pitch a Podcast Trailer https://www.pitchapodcast.com 10:44 Co-hosting and Finances 17:10 Editor's Financial Information 35:12 Howard Stern's Interview Style 42:25 You Can Say Thanks and Support the Show https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 43:04 Join the School of Podcasting https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com 43:21 Try Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com 43:45 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com 44:19 Podindy.com https://www.podindy.com 44:55 Featured Supporter: Castahead.net https://www.castahead.net 01:01:45 Upcoming Episode on the Average Guy TV 01:02:01 Trolls and Feedback https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/follow Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#583
June 30 · 1 hr 1 min
Are You Confusing Your Audience with Split Tests?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave Jackson and Jim Collison are back with another lively Saturday morning, ready to answer all your podcasting questions live. In this episode, the hosts dig into a range of hot topics from the evolving landscape of YouTube podcast uploads and title changes, to the pitfalls and promises of utilizing AI in your podcast workflow. You'll hear practical discussions about launching a show with or without video, monetizing with sponsors or affiliates, the frustrations of streaming platforms, and even a touch of podcast-related sphincter humor. Plus, they talk about backing up video content in case of YouTube bans, the realities of music licensing in podcasts, and the ever-changing culture on platforms like LinkedIn. Get ready for insights, laughs, and real-world advice to help you take your show to the next level! Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Fix My Podcast https://www.fixmypodcast.com Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#582
June 20 · 1 hr
Pressure Free Podcasting
Send us feedback/questions via Text So we are still playing with EVMux (which locked up on me 4 minutes into the show) and we explored why validation matters, the importance of understanding your tech platforms, and how to balance podcasting as a hobby versus a business. Whether you’re starting with passion or planning for profit, remember: focus on great content, know your numbers, and never stop learning from your own journey. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#581
June 13 · 1 hr 26 min
Experimenting with EvMux
Send us feedback/questions via Text I like Ecamm. When I bought it, I was will to pay for a tool that helped me make lessons for the School of Podcasting and it did live streaming with TONS of options. I now use Tella to make screenshare videos for the School of Podcasting, and I don't really need the features in Ecamm so I'm CONSIDERING moving to Evmux. The problem is I didn't practice enough so this episode is a bit rough at times as I run into areas where I thought I knew what I was doing, but didn't. Pardon me please. I will practice much more before next week. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Podcast Hot Seats Mentioned Ecamm Evmux Podanalyst Featured Supporter: Chris Stone www.castahead.net Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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#580
June 6 · 1 hr 32 min
AMP Measurement: Does Anyone Care?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we start of talking about the new AMP measurements that were unveiled. Do we care? Will anyone implement this? We also talk podcast monetization, and Jim has a new Coffee Pot (exciting!). Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Podcast Hot Seat Mentioned Amp Announcement Podcast Monetization https://shouldidisclose.ai/about.html Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show 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 want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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