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Ask the Podcast Coach

Dave Jackson, Jim Collisonwww.askthepodcastcoach.com

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.

Episodes

Let's Not Pit Podcasters Against Each Other

Send us feedback/questions via Text I heard a podcaster talking about different "Classes" of podcasters (think upper and lower class). He mentioned "Elites" and it made me sad. Likewise, there was an article about podcasting not having hits lately and it made me scratch my head. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podcastbranding.co not only is Mark an award-winning graphic artist, he is ...

Jan 15, 20222 hr 32 minEp. 376

Multiple Languages in a Single Podcast?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we answer a question that came in from the website at askthepdocastcoach.com (see the microphone in the bottom right-hand corner. Thanks to the following: Podcast Branding www.podcastbranding.co Based on a True Story Podcast www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com Dog Podcast Network www.dogpodcastnetwork.com Our Awesome Supporters www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome NEW PATRON !! Keep the Flame Alive - Fans of the Olympics & Paralympics https://flamealivepo...

Jan 08, 20222 hr 31 minEp. 3775

Being Yourself Can Be Hard - But Worth It

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim are back after a week off!. We tweaked some things with the show. We've done away with the "shout out" section as it was getting a bit long. The definition of a Patron is "a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity" and the result of that patronage is you allow the artist (podcaster) to continue to do their art. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a cus...

Jan 01, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 374

The Ultimate Podcast Lightning Round (Replay)

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 podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster M...

Dec 25, 202125 minEp. 373

Are Podcasters Setting Themselves Up to Be Sued?

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-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impre...

Dec 18, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 372

What's Up with YouTube and Podcasts?

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 unit. Check out the Tascam Mixcast 4 SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom ...

Dec 12, 202158 minEp. 371

Before You Buy That Tascam Mixcast 4...

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 to function TWICE in a 90-minute recording. We do a quick microphone comparison and answer some questi...

Dec 04, 202150 minEp. 370

What to do when you notice your podcast content isn't working anywhere

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. see www.podcastbranding.co Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies ...

Nov 27, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 369

How Do I Shape My Podcast Idea Into Content That Inspires Engagement?

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 (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.podcastbra...

Nov 20, 20211 hrEp. 368

How To Make Your Podcast Stand Out

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 first impression. see www.podcastbranding.co Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how ...

Nov 13, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 367

My Guest's Sound is Horrible

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 (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.podcastbr...

Oct 30, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 366

Is Fear of Rejection Stopping Your Podcast

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, professional first impression. see www.podcastbranding.co TEACHER'S PET: Dog Podcast Network If you have a ...

Oct 23, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 365

Should I Tweak My Podcast Format - Back Away From the Rogan

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 podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.podcastbranding.co M...

Oct 16, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 364

Podcast Pop Quiz - Hot Seat

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 impression. see www.podcastbranding.co Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movi...

Oct 09, 202159 minEp. 363

Podcast Branding Insights with Mark Des Cotes

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: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Fin...

Oct 03, 202157 minEp. 361

Can You Be Successful Without Apple Podcasts?

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 Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.b...

Sep 25, 20211 hrEp. 361

Connecting With Your Audience

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, professional first impression. see www.podcastbranding.co MUGSHOT Ever wonder how true those movies are tha...

Sep 19, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 360

Overthinking Your Podcast Launch

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 to being an award-winning graphic artist, he is also a podcaster. Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podca...

Sep 11, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 358

Let's Talk Podcast Interview (Repost)

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.podcastbranding.co Mugshot: Based on A True Story Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based...

Sep 05, 20211 hr 1 min

Kicking the Tires on Riverside.fm as a Streaming Platform

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 (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.podcast...

Aug 28, 202148 minEp. 357

First Podcast Review Blues

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.co MUGSHOT: Based On a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a ...

Aug 21, 20211 hrEp. 356

Tales From the Road With Glenn Hebert

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 Podcasting and the Podcast Rodeo Show? Mark from podcastbranding.co I don't say he's great bec...

Aug 14, 20211 hrEp. 355

MTV Turns 40 - Podcasting Time Travels Fast

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.podcastbranding.co TOPICS 00:01:33 Sponsor:podcastbranding.co 00:02:51 Mugshot: Based on a True Story Po...

Jul 31, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 354

Dave Bought Some New Video Podcast Toys

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 impression. see www.podcastbranding.co MUGSHOT: 03:46 Mugshot: Based On a True Story 05:09 Dave Bought Some T...

Jul 24, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 253

Proper Audio Requires You To Use Proper Microphone Technique

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 impression. see www.podcastbranding.co Mentioned In This Episode Based on a True Story Podcast Dog Podcast N...

Jul 17, 202159 minEp. 352

Is Podcast Success Possible Without Being a Celebrity?

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 audit your show and website to make sure everything is in alignment. Check him at out www.podcastbran...

Jul 10, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 351

In Person Events ARE BACK!

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. Need a branding audit? Mark can do that as well. see www.podcastbranding.co TOPICS: 00:44 Hey It&apo...

Jun 26, 20211 hr 2 min

Measuring More Than Downloads

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. Mentioned in this Episode Profit From Your Podcast Zoom Podtrak P4 Recorder/Interface Samson Q2u Ask the Pod...

Jun 19, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 348

Getting Website Traffic to Your Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we get a question about bringing traffic to your website (but with the wrong tool). You might try something like Mango Tools to boost your SEO. SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co If you need a logo, artwork, full website or an audit of your current brand, check out www.podcastbranding.co MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Behind the Desk Podcast https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/behind-the-desk-the-story-of-late-night Tom Webster Podcast https://tomwebster.media/archiv...

Jun 12, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 347

An Update From Apple - They CAN Communicate!

Send us feedback/questions via Text Apple has finally stuck its head out of its hole and gave us an update. Hooray. Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co If you need a logo, artwork, website or an audit of your current brand, go see award-winning graphic artist and fellow podcast Mark Des Cotes at www.podcastbranding.co TOPICS: 01:21 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 03:16 Apple Update 12:33 Handling Negative Comments 19:56 People Are Stealing Shows 28:18 Thanks To Our Supporters 32:41 Speed Up Editing 36:38 Us...

May 30, 202156 minEp. 345