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Send us feedback/questions via Text Merry Christmas Everyone! This is a replay of episode 700 of the School of Podcasting titled, "Fifty Four Podcast Questions in Twenty Six Minutes." (along with some updates as that episode is from December 2019).  We will be back on January 1, 2022 Thanks to all of our supporters: SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podca...

Send us feedback/questions via Text A recent article in The Verge about SiriusXM being sued by the National Association for the Deaf (NAD) and the Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) for failing to provide captioning and transcripts for “the vast majority” of its podcasts.  SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Different shows are saying different things. Is it going to merge with Google podcasts? We play two clips and scratch our head together.  Tascam Mixcast 4 Update: Last week we had an unpleasant situation and I had a call with some Tascam representatives and they are shipping me a new one. I've not had any issues and I used it all week. It's a solid uni...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to the trainwreck (well, not really Jim kept the boat afloat). I'll keep you posted as I work with Tascam to if this is an operator error. At this point I'm 95% sure the Tascam Mixcast 4 is going back.  Today Dave is using some new gear (a Shure SM7B, and a Tascam Mixcast 4 after using the 90 day same as cash at Sweetwater). The Tascam ceased t...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we start off with someone who has tried audio and now video, but their show isn't growing as fast as they would like.  SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression....

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are joined by Dave who wants to launch a show in December but needs a little feedback. We walk him through identifying his goals and audience. We also talk about how the show might be changing in 2022. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (an...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we start by discussing how to make your podcast stand out and later talk promotion, website hosting, and "New Podcaster Syndrome." SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Quick Reminder No Show Next Week Today we are asked about shipping microphones to guests who are (more than likely) going to sound band. We also talk about what exactly is a hobby podcaster, self-care, and more. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (a...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today I noticed a number of people asking questions that seemed fairly obvious. The common theme amongst these questions was the fear of rejection.  SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professiona...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave is playing with a new microphone, and Jim is answering upset emailers (post-show). Follow the show on the following apps and never miss an episode Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow p...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today as we wait for Jim to arrive I look at someone's website who wanted some insights as to why his podcast was not growing.  SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impressi...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Mark from podcastbranding.co came on for an impromptu discussion of Podcast Artwork SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.podcastbranding.co Mugshot: Bas...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim is back from his trip and we are fielding questions from the chat room.  SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.podcastbranding.co Mugshot: Based on a True...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim was visiting Dave Garafolo in New Hampshire along with Ed Sullivan. It's always fun to catch up with Dave who had a meetup of 400 people. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, profess...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today it is the 20 year anniversary of 911, we share a bit about where we were and dive into a question about launching with details we're not sure really matters.   SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you want your podcast to grab people's attention, make you look professional, and stand out from the crowd, go to to Mark at podcastbranding.com In addition...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are back after testing a new system last week. The chat room had a ton of questions about podcast interviews. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.po...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we attempt to use Riverside.fm as a streaming platform. This is a remote recording tool that gives you separate tracks for both video and audio. We did not have a good experience with it as a streaming tool. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim tackle the mental challenge of negative reviews, reading ads, google forms, and more.  SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.podcastbranding...

Send us feedback/questions via Text What a fun weekend we had as Jim and I were joined by Glenn the Geek Hebert from the Horse Radio Network as he is on tour meeting fans and sponsors. In this episode, we get more behind the scenes as well as answer podcasting questions that make you go HMMMM.   SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co Do you know who did the artwork for Ask the Podcast Coach? The School of Po...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim think back to the early days of MTV, which makes you think how fast time is flying in Podcasting.  SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.pod...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave is looking different. Why? Because he invested in an Elgato Facecam , Elgato Key Lights , and an Elgato Stream Deck XL . SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impressio...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today in episode 352 Dave and Jim talk about proper microphone technique, playing to your strengths, adjusting your intro, and more.  SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impress...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are brought to you by Jim's generator. We talk a little about Joe Rogan, New Podcasting, and more. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding If you need anything to look professional in your podcast Mark at www.podcastbranding.co is the guy to see. Not only is he an award-winning graphic designer, but he's also a podcaster. Need help with your brand? He can a...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave shares some of his insights and experiences from attending and speaking at the Spark Christian Podcast Conference.  SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co If you need artwork, logos, or a full website, check out podcastbranding.co where award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster) Mark Des Cotes can make sure you look professional no matter what you need....

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave shares some behind the scenes of his recent Adam Curry interview. We also talk about downloads and when they do and do not matter.  SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co If you need a logo, podcast artwork, or a full website, Mark is an award-winning graphic designer as well as a podcaster. If you need a branding audit, Mark can do that for you as well.  Mentio...