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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

No Show This Week - 7-9-16

Send us feedback/questions via Text After multiple busy days and nights at Podcast movement, Dave's voice needs a bit of a break. So now show this week on 7/9/ Featured Supporter: Ask Ralph Podcast Control your finances with a Christian perspective at askralphpodcast.com Want more shows from Dave? Check out EVERYTHING Dave does at powerofpodcasting.com Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming a...

Jul 09, 20162 min

Donations - Private RSS Feeds - Kiss My RSS

Send us feedback/questions via Text 1:40 Tip Jars vs Patreon. You can use Paypal, Cash.me/podcastcoach (from square). What percentage will follow you? Some experts say 3% is good. 7:30 Survey of the week Do you listen to podcasts on a website? 8:33 Web hosting solutions? Dave uses Host Gator and WPEngine , Jim likes Maple Grove Partners 9:48 Best way to use an additional microphone with an ipad. Use a Camera Kit and plug an ATR2100 microphone and Bossjock 16:34 IPhone holder for mic stand 18:32 ...

Jul 01, 201659 min

Your Podcasting Website - How Long Does it Take To Launch

Send us feedback/questions via Text Happy Fathers Day One Day Early 2:15 Survey - What would you want to receive, CD, USB Stick, or Business Card ANSWER 6:02 Fascinate book - Different is better than better 8:00 Integrating Libsyn RSS feed with new Wordpress website. Should I use PowerPress? If it's a brand new site, use the Libsyn plugin. - Chris Nesi 10:45 How do I add an RSS button to my website? 16:05 Because of My Podcast - Please Subscribe, Rate, and review to Get into New and Notewor...

Jun 24, 20161 hr 1 min

ID3 Tags, iTunes Listings, PowerPress Updates

Send us feedback/questions via Text 3:22 What are Meta/ID3 tags used for? Are they Important? 10:28 ID3 Listings are Taking Longer to update. Remember it takes up to 24 hours for your latest episode to appear in iTunes. Your subscribers have instant access to episodes in your feed. 16:50 Podcast Discovery, and why you want people to find your show on your website, in addition to iTunes. 18:20 Bad Podcast Titles ( see this free resource ) 19:09 PowerPress 7 Updates with Mike Dell from Podcast Hel...

Jun 17, 201657 min

New Media Europe - Amazon S3

Send us feedback/questions via Text Featured Supporter: Ask Ralph Podcast Control your finances with a Christian perspective at askralphpodcast.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Want ...

Jun 10, 201658 min

The Big Blab Announcement

Send us feedback/questions via Text Blab says they are not doubling down on braodcast tools - whatever that means 8:30 the name podcasting 09:10 Podast Awards Slate Anounced -still needed funding 18:38 Making an Mp3 file in iTunes and File formats 21:50 Upgrade to Windows 10 24:14 Recording interviews on a phone Ringr 26:24 Have a backup when using Zencastr. Bandwidth is king, and people are leaving before the file is uploaded. 30:19 PRX launches new company for podcasts apps. But not enough inf...

May 27, 20161 hr 4 min

How long does it take to build a podcast audience?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Blab Woes 2:00 How long does it take to build a podcast audience? Ask Gary V Book and Beyond Powerful Radio Book -defining your podcast success 11:30 Facebook Ads 14:34 I have a slight delay from when I speak to what I hear 17:25 Recording on the Road. Dave likes the Zoom H5 and what to do in a booth. -email like Mailchip or Aweber have ways to capture email. chocolates, banners, lighting. flyers, brochures, business cards 22:10 You never know who listening, o...

May 20, 201649 min

How Do I Get Started?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim is out on assignment, and Aaron Dowd " the Podcast Dude " fills in this week. 1:30 How do I Get Started? Mentioned www.schoolofpodcasting.com/27steps 6:15 How Does Podcasting Work See Dave's Podcastng 101 Tutorial https://youtu.be/oRvSj7UWuvU 12:50 Blab as a podcasting tool 14:50 Podcast for yourself 16:00 The number of downloads you should be getting. Mentioned Book: Jab, Jab, Jab Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk 20:10 Doing a live show....

May 12, 20161 hr 1 min

Low Budget Podcasting - Finding Topics For Your Show

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave Jackson and Jim Collison take your podcast questions. 1:09 MDX 4600 Tutorial at the SOP. Compressors. 2:22 Mailing Lists. Check out MailChimp , Aweber are very popular and integrate with everything it seems. Currently Dave is using Convert Kit 3:52 How Long should my show be? 5:44 CRM Software that emails Dave uses Nimble.com . Making mistakes. 10:14 Facebook Live Experiment. Google Play Music Stats 13:24 New Blubrry Player (see on on Podcasthelpdesk.com ...

May 06, 201654 min

The Joys of Live Podcasts - Google Play Music

Send us feedback/questions via Text 1:25 Podcast Coach vs Mentor andShow Vs Podcast The story of the butt-headcoach. 9:25 Put Your Shirt On! - TheJoys of Live 10:43 Stay focused or interactwith the chat room? 15:47 Multi Camera Shots on BlabHow Do you do it? Wirecast Software 16:53 PodcastingUsing Facebook Live ? 23:10 Matathon Podcasting? 27:41 Field Recording Shotgun,Lav, hand Held. Giant Squid Audio . I used an ATR2100 in thefield. 30:45 What is your bestinterview? 34:55 Google Play MusicLaun...

Apr 29, 201658 min

How Long Should Your Intro Be?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back after last weekbeing out for a funeral. Thanks to Mike from jpeg2raw.com forfilling the seat. Brief discussion on parents, andmaking them laugh or cry. 3:45 Recording on the Road. Audio Technica2100 Samson Go Mic . Get a microphone and move on. Youdon't need a $300microphone 12:25 Create an environment ofconfidence. Mike Murphy Unplugged 17:10 Waking up with Same Harrisa quick sample. Audible trial Dyanamic Ads, &players. 22:40 Your priva...

Apr 22, 20161 hr

Awesound and Audio Enhancers

Send us feedback/questions via Text Special thanks Jim for moving into the driver's seat and to Mike Howard from jpeg2raw.com for filling in while Dave was out attending a funeral. 2;45 photography Piracy 5:35 Broken Camera 8:10 Facebook Live 12:10 Awesound Interview Check out Jim's interview on Home Gadget geeks 35:15 Flow of Interview recording to mp3 file 46:00 Google Play Update? 47:05 Templates for Wordpress 49:15 Lack of Mix with live mixers on Blab. 52:25 Are Audio Enhancers wor...

Apr 15, 20161 hr 2 min

Windows 10 - Upgrading Gear - Troubleshooting

Send us feedback/questions via Text 1:20 I Get No Sound From My Speakers 2:09 Windows 10 and Podcasting any issues. 6:14 Tryca.st Anybody used it yet? 11:07 Solving Dennis' Audio Issue 17:23 Cast.market what is it? 19:16 Advertisecast.com 20:46 Michael Fixes his Blab Problem. 21:16 Recording Blab. Dave uses a Zoom H5 to have a backup recording. 23:19 Cale wants to know what gear should he upgrade as he has some money to spend. Microphones mentioned Heil PR40 , EV RE320 , Zoom H5, MDX 4600 D...

Apr 01, 20161 hr

This is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, Jim Collison, Pirate Michael, Daniel J. Lewis, and Tone Thanks to Stargate Pioneer For the sending me the RC-ZH5 Remote Control 3:02 Podcast Awards Need help www.gofundme.com/podcastawards I've

Send us feedback/questions via Text This is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, Jim Collison, Pirate Michael, Daniel J. Lewis, and Tone Thanks to Stargate Pioneer For the sending me the RC-ZH5 Remote Control 3:02 Podcast Awards Need help www.gofundme.com/podcastawards I've chipped in $100. We all need to chip in whatever you can. 5:02 How long does it take to show up in Spotify? 6:42 New and Noteworthy is not a Ranking System . See this post on the Audacity to podcast. 9:30 an...

Mar 26, 201655 min

Handling Controversial Guests

Send us feedback/questions via Text Featured Supporter: Ask Ralph Podcast Control your finances with a Christian perspective at askralphpodcast.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Want ...

Mar 08, 20161 hr

Ask the Podcast Coach 2-20-14

Send us feedback/questions via Text Featured Supporter: Ask Ralph Podcast Control your finances with a Christian perspective at askralphpodcast.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Want ...

Feb 24, 20161 hr 4 min

Which Comes First The Podcast or the Website?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Affiliate Link of the Week This a great book, and it's really got me thinking. If you're thinking of launching a product, this can really save you some time and headaches. Check it out at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/willitfly 4:00 Dave is Joined by Ryan K Parker of foodcraftsmen.com who has had some tests going on with things strapped to his head. Which Comes First the Website or the Audio Recording 5:46 Dave has had people who couldn't get the a...

Feb 13, 20161 hr 9 min

Zencastr and Getting Guests for Your Show

Send us feedback/questions via Text Featured Supporter: Ask Ralph Podcast Control your finances with a Christian perspective at askralphpodcast.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Want ...

Jan 23, 20161 hr 1 min

Policing Your Live Podcast - Year End Stats

Send us feedback/questions via Text This is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, Win Kelly Charles, Jason Bryant, Jim Collison, Emmanuelle Leneuf , Bill Conrad (Wizard), Wes Warren, and Allan Newsome Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy.tv answer your podcast questions. Welcome to bring your cat to podcast day! Backing Up Your Files 2:00 A New Year is a Good Time to check Your Back Ups, Batteries, Virus Programs Etc. Dave uses Backblaze fo...

Jan 02, 20161 hr 1 min

Cease and Desist - Website Compliance

Send us feedback/questions via Text This is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, Ileane Smith, Jason Bryant, Austin Wood, Kim Krajci, Jim Collison, John Bukenas, Mike Dell, Carla, Craig Wealand, and James Prescott Recap From Last Week on the Live365 Streaming 1:35 Dave checked his stats and he is up to 22 listeners so far this month. The stats are not impressive for the $89 a month they are charging. If you want a streaming station you can get the same playlist features with Aboveca...

Dec 26, 20151 hr 5 min

Does Lean Back Listening Work For Podcasters?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim has never listened to Serial? It turns out that a whole bunch of people have not heard the Serial podcast. Mike Dell from podcasthelpdesk.com and was saying he thinks they drag out the stories too long. Using Two Instances of Skype on the Same machine 8:00 Live365 Live Streaming System 09:26 Live365 has partnered with Blubrry to create podcast2radio.com which is $89 a month. Dave explains how he has had a streaming station and doesn't get that much tr...

Dec 19, 20151 hr 5 min

Troubleshooting Audio Problems - How Many Listeners Should I Have?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave is having a technical issue and had to revert to just using his Audio Technica 2100 into blab. 1:31 @nocupcakesone wants to know how to fix his podcast audio. He is using a condensor microphone. These pick up everything. A dynamic microphone like the Audio Technica 2100 Separate the pieces in your sound chain (microphone, cables, power, etc). Get it down to the simplest for mat you can then build on that Write down what you've learned from each...

Dec 15, 201559 min

What to Do When You Don't Feel Like Podcasting

Send us feedback/questions via Text 4:40 What is Santa Bringing You For Christmas? Jim uses Google Docs to manage his family's wishlist. Jim likes Mount-It mounts for computer monitors 10:40 New and Noteworthy Doesn't Deliver Thousands of Downloads (6 listens). 15:30 Audio Search Tool Coming? (heard on Wolf Den ). How people discover podcasts. 17:10 People are Buying Listens on SoundCloud ( from my blog ) 18:30 Cast.market helps you find sponsors. 23:00 NY Fans Chine in. wlny.com But I...

Dec 04, 201559 min

Giveaways & Podcasting Networks

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Steve Stewart from stevestewart.me is sitting in Dave's Chair as Steve and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network take your calls (Dave is moving to a new apartment). 3:55 Doing a Live Show is Tough 8:30 Doing Giveaways On Your Show - Fine Print? - It's easy to do a giveaway. Steve used Rafflecopter . Another plugin you might want check out is Contest Blitz a plugin (premium) for contests. Dave recently talked about both of these on an episo...

Nov 28, 20151 hr 4 min

How Long Should Your Podcast Introduction Be?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim is in another fun location and back form Microsft's channel 9 studio. Libsyn Launches a Plugin to Publish directly from Wordpress 2:10 Do NOT us the Libsyn plugin if you've been publishing with Powerpress. It's more for new websites. Here is the demo video . Keep in mind this is a beta release. People using Podcasts to Grow their List by Creating a Special Download for Every Episode 5:30 This is a strategy people are trying to create a...

Nov 13, 201549 min

Live From Starbucks! - Launching a New Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text The show must go on, and when 1:31 3 Years Later Matt Says His Life Has Changed Because of his podcast - thanks to JIM! Matt started for for fun and now is getting to do all sorts of things. Find him at obstacleracingmedia.com 4:54 Jeff Hollbrook - Everyone should play their first episode (as we all have gotten better since our first podcast) 6:08 is NMX Dead? We have no official word. It seems like its in limbo. 7:02 Best Microphone for Starting a podcast che...

Nov 06, 201552 min

Reviewing Your Own Content - SquareSpace?

Send us feedback/questions via Text This is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, Ileane Smith, Jason Bryant, Jim Collison, youssef ag, Mike Dell, and Mike Wieger. If you're ready to start podcasting, check out www.schoolofpodcasting.com Production Music in Podcasts 1:40 Some people do not use intro music on their show. While it's nice to set the tone and fell of the show, you can get away without it. In regards to it sounding under water, its because you are using the stre...

Oct 29, 20151 hr 2 min

Simple Live Press Plugin

Send us feedback/questions via Text This is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, StargatePioneer, Jerry Jay Hunter, Ileane Smith, Jason Bryant, Hani Mourra, Jim Collison, Bang's Naughty Bits, Daniel J. Lewis, Bill Conrad (Wizard), and The Dr. Vibe Show™ Podcasting Myth on Podcast Launch Busted 1:36 When you launch with more than one episode you do no automatically get 8 downloads if you launch with 8 episodes. The Audience has to manually go and download the other episodes. iTu...

Oct 23, 201557 min

Listen to Podcasts on Overcast.FM

Send us feedback/questions via Text Microphones Microphones and Microphones.. 2:00 Seems to always be a discussion 3:38 Addy explains the Do It Podcast where she has been hiatus. I LOVE that Addy doesn't turn on the microphone unless there is something to say. She has been helping Brian with the AudioBooks.com Podcast Why Do I Need an RSS Button on My Website 5:06 Bottom line some people use this. You may not (maybe you use iTunes) but not everyone does. What do I need to start a podcast? 6...

Oct 16, 20151 hr 5 min

Dealing With SO-SO Reviews

Send us feedback/questions via Text What's New? Jim made a page for his new app, and you get notified when it goes live. Dave didn't get interviewed on the local new Podcast Listening Tips Troy from the Blacklist exposed shares a tip on using Overcast (this also works with the Podcasts app from Apple) Audacity Does not Work with Windows 10 9:08 - Update: Kim rebooted her machine and it seemed to fix the issue Don't update to Windows 10 on a production box. Where is Your Podcast? 1...

Oct 09, 201559 min