Dave Jackson, Jim Collison

Ask the Podcast Coach

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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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Dave Jackson, Jim Collison

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www.askthepodcastcoach.com

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Don't Get Bitter - Get Better: Podcast Charts 27.10.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim's appearance on the Podcast Engineering School Show 3:22 The Joys of Coming Home 4:48 Austrailia Reflections There are No Kolala Bears - Know Your Audience 12:54 Are Charts Healthy? Do We NEED Podcast Charts? 16:52 Jim discovers its best to be yourself 21:04 Podtrac and their "industry charts" 22:45 Don't Get Bitter Get Better 23:46 Latin...

Are There Too Many Podcasts? 13.10.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today on episode 230 we are joined by Emily Prokop who has her book " The Story Behind " launching next week and is the host of the Story Behind Podcast and an editor at Epodcast Productions Reminder: No Show Next week Dave binge listened on Making Oprah (now renamed Making Obama) 4:42 Are there too many podcasts? 10:43 If you borrow a style of someone...

Rejected by Apple Podcasts 06.10.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are joined by John Bukenas from Audio Editing Solutions 2:50 Finding your saved Facebook posts are at www.facebook.com/saved 3:52 Audiograms? 8:50 What do I put in the author tag for Apple? 12:10 the Band Hammer from Apple 15:36 What do you do with TV shows? 23:08 Underdog Podcasting - Condensor vs Dynamic Microphones 24:0 Do I need a mixer, what is a m...

Apple's Recommended File Format 29.09.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text To we are joined by Chris Nesi of www.chrisnesi.com 2:00 My listener is somewhat abusive, how do I handle this? 9:50 Apple Recommended AAC over Mp3 see  https://help.apple.com/itc/podcastsbestpractices/#/itcdfa57bad5 12:57 Hindenburg allows you to make chapter markers in mp3 files - should I use them? 18:15 Calendar and planning ahead 18:20 Do you have a show ca...

How Much Data is Enough Data for Apple Podcasts Connect? 22.09.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text 2:28 Most if the time when I listen to a podcast, I am giving it my undivided attention (I might be walking, etc, but my brain is only focused on the podcast) 12:32 Minor issues with Chat wing 13:52 Miss Ilene wants to know what the criteria is to see your stats in PodcastsConnect.apple.com 28:32 Does Simplecast make Dave's list of media hosts? (They do som...

Podcast Interviews Are Harder Than They Look 15.09.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today on episode 226 of Ask the Podcast coach we talk about the following topics: Dave shares a little about Podcast mid-Atlantic 4:10 Mike and Jim were twins earing The Story Behind Podcast as we prepare for her book launch 6:15 Always press record on the player 6:45 Big Online Summits Where You Can Speak and what it really means 10:45 Podcast Junkies is a grea...

Always Tap on Your Mic 01.09.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim shares a story about how his recording on the Podcasting For Radio Dummies where he accidentally use his camera as a microphone.  5:10 Blue Snoballs and Blue Yeti Nano Review 13:28 The Mixer Buzzing Problem 13:44 What happens when you go over the free messages at Slick Text ? 16:12 Stats on Shout Engine and Archive.org 22:30 Subscribe tools that subscribe to...

Be Careful Joining a Podcast Network 25.08.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text 1:00 DILLY DILLY How adding stories to football makes me want to watch it more 4:55 Should I join a podcast network? 12:10 Hardware deals from Jim 17:25 a Discussion of OneDrive from Microsoft mentioned mediafire.com 24:00 Thoughts on relying on your guest to promote your show (from Josh ) Mentioned:  Stop Chasing Influencers: The True Path To Building Your Busi...

Solving Podcasting's Discovery Problem 18.08.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text 2:06 Optimized Podcast Workflow - Show Notes First 5:43 Why did Rob Sanchez not stand up for podcasting on the Word From Mouth when they say there is a discovery problem 8:00 Proving there is no discovery problem in podcasting 12:48 Gary V on launching your podcast 21:00 Be Yourself - Ronnie James Dio 28:46 My last episode was not great 34:27 Our Awesome Support...

Podcasting From Nashville 11.08.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Emerald City Productions Tour 8:30 The Nashville Podcasters Meetup 11:20 Meetup Tips.  16:20 Thanks to Our Awesome Supporters 18:29 People get all of your episodes when they subscribe 22:01 Are people overthinking it? 27:47 the Blue Yeti has a RIGHT setting? - The Accessories are super expensive  33:23 Bossjock with Multiple volume issues - solution? auphonic.co...

Scheduling Your Podcast Episode 04.08.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text 4:00 Scheduling your episodes for the future 6:00 Having Alexa remind you to go to bed 8:25 Huckster! ( see  http://betterdave.com/huckster/ ) 9:33 My first episode got so-so feedback. Podcasting is like bowling 16:00 Find your best talents and use those 18:45 Guess the microphone 24:55 USing Questions to help determine who can join your facebook group 26:33 Dav...

Hall of Fame Reflections 28.07.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Daniel (from the audacity to podcast ) did a great job of inducting Dave into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame 3:55 There were a ton of new people at Podcast Movement 2018 5:45 Jim talks about how Dave did a "greatest hits" version of his speech which was inspired by Craig from https://www.inglespodcast.com/ 7:40 Dave's mouth wouldn't w...

Tips on Attending Conferences 21.07.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim had a busy schedule of a wedding and a HUGE conference 2:42 Taking time off from your podcast 4:44 Moving from Wordpress.com to Wordpress.org (Dave recommends Siteground for hosting), and Generatepress , and Divi for Themes. For backup check out Manage WP 13"04 Why wordpress.org instead of wordpress.com? 15:46 Podcast Movement Tips  23:00 Office Lens to...

Don't Think Sponsor - Think Partner 15.07.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are joined by an old friend Steve Stewart of www.stevestewart.me  Steve has been podcasting for a while and now does editing for other podcasters full time. He also has a course on Audacity 2:00 Steve's history and the reality of working from home 3:40 Sponsorships - Partnerships http://audacityworkshop.com/podcast-sponsorships-must-be-partnerships...

Should I Buy A Wordpress Theme For My Podcast? 08.07.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Did anyone notice the weird noise in last week's episode? Drive my car by the Beatles, you can't un-hear the cowbell 4:45 What do you do with bad audio? 7:25 Should I buy a Wordpress Theme for My Website? Dave loves the Generate Press theme. It's $39 for unlimited websites. Other Themes discussed Divi and Thrive 13:25 Emily Prokop from The Story B...

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome 30.06.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text 1:50 Would you move to a new media host for "more exposure." 5:25 Super Sexy websites for Media Hosts does not mean they are a good host 7:10 Castbox seems to not have an understanding of how podcasting works 18:16 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome 26:11 Practice interviewing by interviewing your parents 30:37 Using the Nox Android emulator with Bill from...

Google Podcasts App - Will Google Get It Right? 23.06.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text 1:34 Remote Recording, how do we connect headphones? Voicemeeter Bana Mackie ProFX8 (4 XLR Inputs) Headphones Splitter Cable  Zoom H6 4 input recorder Alesis MultiMix 4 USB FX Mixer ($99) 2 XLR inputs Atr2100 Microphone Desktop Boom Arm Art Headphone Amp Behringer HA400 Stereo Headphone Amplifier 13:46 Do you need Pamela if you have a portable recorder? Dave has...

The Problem With Podcast Facebook Groups 16.06.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Questions? 888-563-3228 1:40 What is Bingo? Check out www.bingobaker.com 3:40 What would you do with $500? Zoom H6  $349 DBX 286 $199 Podcast Rodeo Show Heil PR40 16:20 Dave Ventures back to the 1940's 18:40 14 Years of Podcasting and how things have changed over time 20:05  If you tell them they will come (with permission) 26:14 The Problem With Podcast Fa...

550,000 Podcasts in Apple Delivering 50 Billion Downloads 09.06.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text 2:14 Should I do a podcast under my umbrella and work with a client who has a large audience, or should I do the podcast  for them so it goes to that big audience, but now I would need to get approval for content.  10:44 The "giant" commitment of a podcast launch 13:48 550,000 podcasts in Apple Podcasts Read   Story 18:42 Should I start a podcast? Ever...

Can I Be On Your Podcast? 02.06.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Questions? 888-563-3228 Dave is being inducted into the Academy of Podcasts Hall of Fame 5:50 thecornercutterpodcast.com What questions can you ask to keep the conversation going with your emailers? 12:02 How do I ask the be on a podcast? 25:40 What's the deal with listennotes.com ? 28:30 Podcastguests.com/sop helps you find guests and helps you be found 30...

How Many Podcast Subscribers Do I Have? 26.05.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Got a Question? 888-563-3228 4:25 Splitting up a long interview 7:45 Conferences and virtual tickets 11:15 Live Streaming 28:05 Health Documentaries 31:46 Ringr Review / Weird Issues With Google Hangouts / Auphonic / 35:44 Zencastr is getting better... 36:36 How many Subscribers Do you Have? 39:20 Submitting your show to apps Podbean Castbox .fm submission form...

Is there an App Gap? 19.05.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text livestreamforthecure.com ( epic Film guys ) 3:42 What is the cheapest setup to record two people without latency? Zoom H2 Rode Lavalier microphones 7:24 What should I take to Podcast Movement? 12:22 Updating a File that I've already published 16:02 New Google Search Widget Update they only want one. 17:34 Audioboom has four weeks left 23:14 Audioburst.com s...

Talking Dirty 12.05.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today on episode 209 Dave Jackson and Jim Collison are joined by a live chat room to talk about the following subjects Mother's Day is Tomorrow 2:30 Should You Podcast Angry? 8:30 The Seven Dirty Words 11:15 Distorted View Daily 15:15 Should I upload in Mono or Stereo 20:40 Microphone Technique 22:44 voicecon.co 29:48 Thanks to our Awesome Supporters 30:36...

Computer Hardware Discussion 08.05.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Got a Question for the Show? 888-563-3228 2:00 Why was there no episode last week? 2:40 Should I go directly into the computer with a USB microphone or use the H6 as an interface. 2:50 Do not update to Windows 1803 update 7:40 Anti-virus discussion 16:3o Utah Podcast Summit 20:20 Our Patron Supporters 31:13 Taking Your Podcast On Tour Need Help With Your Podcast...

Stickers are Cool 14.04.2018

Send us feedback/questions via Text Comments / Questions 888-563-3228 1:55 YouTube vs Podcasting for a School 12:12 What to do when you run out of Room on Soundcloud 13:00 Collaborative Show Notes? 15:00 One Person Can Ruin a Group (Voxer)   27:38 Speakpipe works on androids. Flipgrid Padlet  29:30 Shindig events New platform we will try belive.tv stage10.tv 35:30 Thanks to our awesome supporters...

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