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Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim is out taking care of an old kitty, so we are joined by Uncle Marv from IT Business Podcast. We start by talking about research, and when do you stop researching and start recording? JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code "  coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, so...

Send us feedback/questions via Text We talk about words on your show's artwork, how Dave made $125 CPM, what percentage of television is commercials, podcasting WITHOUT the Internet. Recording Platforms: StreamYard, Squadcast, Riverside, Ecamm & More. The episode concludes with a discussion on the latest technology, including Chat GBT Four and new offerings in the market. JOIN THE SCHOOL...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today there are several questions asking, "Is my baby ugly?" as "This should be growing..." (why???). I'm joined by Fuzz Martin from Epiccreative.com who has a background in radio and advertising. We talk about the need of having "Truth Tellers" who will help you because they want you to be these you can be." JOIN THE SCHO...

Send us feedback/questions via Text 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 synd...

Send us feedback/questions via Text The Good news: I'm back from Las Vegas The bad news: I'm still on the road in Nashville. So be sure to visit Mark at www.podcastbranding.co (and tell a friend) and enjoy Dan's show based on a true story   Got a question? Go to https://askthepodcastcoach.com/ask   Become a Supporter www.askthepodcastcoach.com/support Featured Supporter Chris Stone...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave starts us off with a Power Rant on how YouTube is NOT a podcast, and Jim wants to know why this even matters. This is based on Dave's YouTube video.  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 equ...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Google announced, according to Podnews , "We will soon start to bring both audio and video-first podcasts to YouTube Music for users in the US.." Today we acknowledge that this could be huge if Google sticks with it (after all didn't they do this back in 2016 ). We also discuss the fact that you don't have to do a video version if you want to...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today as have David Hooper from Build a Big Podcast and Brad Miller joins us to help him "start strong" with a new cancer related podcast he is hoping to launch in April. 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...

Send us feedback/questions via Text You create a QR code. Maybe you use a service like Linq ; where do you send your potential audience? Google is backing away from podcasting, but how far? Dave and Jim tackle your questions and more. Got a question? Leave it at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/ask and we will use it in a future show. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-fre...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back and physically still recouping from Podfest 2023. He shares some of the insights about the event, and what he saw. There were LOTS of new people. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.c o has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed th...

Send us feedback/questions via Text In Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Cullison answer podcast-related questions live. They discuss good intros, podcast descriptions, and other media hosts. 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 be...

Send us feedback/questions via Text 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. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-fr...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today's episode riffs on the article by Lauren Passell and  Arielle Nissenblatt   HERE . We also touch on music, chat gpt, creativity on NYE, and potentially sharpening your pitch. 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...

Send us feedback/questions via Text 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.  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...

Send us feedback/questions via Text It's Christmas Eve and Dave and Jim have their Santa hats on and are ready to follow up with last week's adventure with Dave's new Mac Mini . We also look at the question, "Does being a podcaster help you handle stress?  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask " and save 20%...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today's is a little more hardware-related (and Jim get's his nerd on BIG TIME) as Dave has bought a Mac Mini, and Jim has some great advice about moving to a new machine.  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 grea...

Send us feedback/questions via Text When I browse different groups, websites, etc I see new podcasters who have been producing content for a while, and now they want to take things "to the next level." So we start the show today asking, "What does taking your podcast to the next level mean" JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Podcasts have become a popular form of entertainment and media. In the past decade, the podcast industry has experienced tremendous growth. Consequently, those questions we answered over and over are back (what's the best microphone, can I play music, is X amount of downloads good?). Each week Dave Jackson and Jim Collison come to provide free podcast consu...

Send us feedback/questions via Text 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 appearanc...

Send us feedback/questions via Text 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.  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 confid...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Is doing your podcast sucking the life out of you? Is something missing in your chemistry? That is the theme of the podcast (amongst other things) on this veterans day. Dave kicks of the day with a PowerRant! 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 sou...

Send us feedback/questions via Text 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.  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 syn...

Send us feedback/questions via Text 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  persona...

Send us feedback/questions via Text Your show's description (often called "Show notes") seems to take on many shapes and sizes. What constitutes good show notes? What do I Need? What about images? Websites? SEO? 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, s...

Send us feedback/questions via Text If someone handed you $500 and wanted to start a podcast, what would you tell them to buy. We talked about many topics, but we talk about this question at 35:36 I'll save you the Google search. Jerry Lee Lewis was born 9/29/1935 and is STILL ALIVE at age 87. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code "...