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Send us feedback/questions via Text 6:30 Society of Canadian Composers? Is this a real deal? This seems weird, some say it is (it is a legit organization) but the podcaster has no music in his show? this (if its real) is just a blanket email to every. 9:14 Prime Day at Amazon.com Amazon had "black Friday" type deals (or so they said) for those on Amazon Prime (where yo uget free shi[[ing...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim has been listening to  Spreaker Live  hosted by our friend Rob Greenlee.  Dave was on an episode  talking about the latest podcast news and podcasting in cars.  4:30 Getting the Right Guest For Your Audience it's not about getting big guests for your show, its about getting the best guest for YOUR audience.  Jessica Rhodes  on Podcast Junkies also state...

Send us feedback/questions via Text The joy of live is when the technology decides not show up. So today we have no callers, but we have a great chat room.  5:50 The President Was On a Podcast?! The President broke the record for the most podcast downloads in a 24 hour period.   A new study is out about podcast listeners from  Edison Research 10:36 Podcasting in Politics? People should use a podca...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave celebrates his 6th year wedding anniversary by answering your question. 3:15 Please Get a Pop Filter I was listening to the Audio book on Audible call Six Figures in 6 Months, and the beginning off the recording was awful. You can spend hundreds of dollars on microphones, but without a  pop filter  you will sound horrible. You can get the old foam cov...

Send us feedback/questions via Text This episode is special because it has BACON! Stargate Pioneer from  Agentsofshield.com  calls in to help with the phones (from the gym!) Having Good Hardware 3:50 Jim explains how having good hardware is vital. Live Interviews With Skype 7:05 Kim from o nthetablepdcasts.com  asks about recording a skype call. Do I need a mixer? Jim has shipped people microphone...

Send us feedback/questions via Text  Dealing with Haters 6:55 Jessica and Elsie send in the question about dealing wit Haters. Some times you have to fire your listeners. In the immortal words of T. Swift, shake it off. How Do You Find a Good Podcast Consultant? 18:27 There are so many podcast training courses now, how do you spot a fake? See if they have a podcast, and do some research. The real...

Send us feedback/questions via Text For full show notes, including clickable time based links, check out  www.askthepodcastcoach.com/78 To start podcasting, go to  www.theschoolofpodcasting.com Featured Supporter Chris Stone Cast Ahead has carved a niche in the podcasting industry by providing full-spectrum podcast production services tailored to each client’s unique needs See castahead.net Leave...

Send us feedback/questions via Text This week Dave is flying solo, and going "old school" as this originally was Dave flying solo. There were tons of people at podcast midwest so Dave thought he would try doing the show solo. Spotify is Now In Spotify 2:22 Spotify embraces podcasting. It will be only certain shows through certain vendors starting out, but later this year the gates will b...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back in the chair after attending Word Camp North Canton last week. Behind the Scenes of NMX Virtual Ticket [spp-timestamp time="2:20"] Dave shares the stories behind the New Media Expo Virtual Ticket Dave has been traveling between Michigan and Ohio a lot the past few weeks. Mike's Computer Blow Up [spp-timestamp time="5:43"] Ji...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today's show has Jim Collison is at the Helm as Dave attends Wordcamp North Canton, so Mike Howard joins Jim to talk podcasting today.  Jim and Mike Have Always Been Live 2:15Mike Howard from  jpeg2raw.com  talk about how they have done all their shows live. Mike uses  Vmix Video Switching Software .  Staying Focused While Doing Live 7:36 Have everything se...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Website Hosting Issues [spp-timestamp time="1:48"] Dave has been with Hostgator.com forever (you can get 25% off using the coupon code " podcastcoach " ). He loves their support, but lately it seems like he is having more and more issues. He is thinking of moving the School of Podcasting to WPEngine.com before he does jim and Dave talk about...

Send us feedback/questions via Text [2:45]What did you learn from New Media Expo? People need to make sure what they say their podcast is about - is accurate. We come up with a great title, but it has nothing to do with the episode. Dave is ready to see people blow up the podcast bluebprint, and do something original. Podcasting For Free  forced Dave to get out of his comfort zone. Make the beginn...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from Vegas with lots of stories and behind the scene stories from the New Media Expo. [5:38]Podcast Awards The awards show was "blue" and awkward. [17:57] - Some Things You Can't Control Its hard to pull off a conference. The schedule changed, we had some speakers who had issues getting in on time. The Westgate was remodeling. The net...

Send us feedback/questions via Text The show must go on! Dave's site is being bombarded with all sorts of bad stuff. Thanks to twitter and our community we all got together. Dave is getting prepared to the go to the New Media Expo Thankfully for Google+ as a backup.  In regards to Spreaker and Mixlr, the Mixlr chat is better.  [7:00] Patent Troll Defeated. Full story.  If you were worried abo...

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Send us feedback/questions via Text Happy PIE DAY. Today Dave and Jim answer your podcasting questions on the following topics today: 4:20 Dual XLR into 1/8" Cable Review John Morgan from  Lets Talk Metal Detecting and Treasure hunting John has a cable that allows you to put  two Microphones into the portable recorder . When you record your voice you want to get as close to zero without going...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Reaching Your Audience You need to go to where they are, make friends with them, and THEN tell them about your podcast (not go there, tell them about your podcast, and then make friends). Dave has business cards to promote the show (not him) and he hands them out and occasionally leaves them in places where his target audience is. Make sure your family and frien...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Missing Items on Your Website [5:20] Social Subscribe and Follow  Plugin [12:00] Academy of Podcaster Awards [16:30] Can I start a Show a Certain Way [18:50 ] Gear Talk and Microphones   Roland CS-10EM Binaural Microphone Earphones How to do a Call In Show? [39:40] Resources: Callinstudio.com ( Blog Talk Radio  ($40 a month) Mixlr.com Uberconference.com   Featur...

Send us feedback/questions via Text This week isn't your typical show as Dave and Jim took a week off to do some extreme sports (Jim) and spend some time with your family (Dave). We start off the show talking about how Google and Apple's systems still don't work together. We get a call from Bill who has a question about Noise Gates. Gates are great at live events when you need to cu...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Happy Valentines Day Everyone! Today we talk about a marketing idea of Easter Eggs in your podcast. This uses the idea of an "insiders club" which seems to work per the book "contagions" Michael Ray asked about parking domains. Most of the time Dave just redirects them to a website, not so much as an SEO tactic, but just to do  something with...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Featured Supporter Chris Stone Cast Ahead has carved a niche in the podcasting industry by providing full-spectrum podcast production services tailored to each client’s unique needs See castahead.net 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...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Bryan from  Profitcastuniverse.com  comes on board and brings his infectious energy. Dave and Bryan talk about how some catch phrases start by accident. Do You Visit Podcaster's Websites?[6:00-ish ] Many podcasts I listen to I find in iTunes, and I never visit their website. Do you visit podcasters websites on a regular basis. In some cases if they give you...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim talk about: Getting into iHeart Radio (2:00) From Justin Harvey: Is there a way to speed up the iHeart radio submission process? (not really) Stitcher Update 8:30 Jim submitted his shows one at a time to get the updates to the name changes. Jim found them supportive when he used their email, and their support portal. Tweeting them didn't...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Podcast Awards are Open For more information go to  www.podcastawards.com Stitcher Experience 13:50 Jim shares his experience trying to get Stitcher to update his podcast. Squarespace Discussion. [20:22] Is it a good solution for podcasting? Stitcher Discussion Continued 21:50 Josh Rivers uses Stitcher and doesn't mind the audio quality because his work env...

Send us feedback/questions via Text What Recorder to Buy? Michael is looking at different  portable audio recorders . Is there much of a difference between the Roland R-05, the Zoom H4n and the Zoom H5. The Roland has a link and mic in (but not XLR). The H4n has two XLR inputs, and a line/mic in. The H5 has everything that the H4 has AND it has the ability to change the built in microphone. Speaki...