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 questions. VIDEO...
Dec 04, 2021•50 min•Ep. 370
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 are t...
Nov 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 369
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, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 368
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 true those...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 367
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, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 366
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 dog a...
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 365
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, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 364
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 movies ar...
Oct 09, 2021•59 min•Ep. 363
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, 2021•57 min•Ep. 361
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, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 361
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 that are...
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 360
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 Podcast We've a...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 358
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, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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, 2021•48 min•Ep. 357
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, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 356
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 because he's ...
Aug 14, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 355
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, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 354
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, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 253
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, 2021•59 min•Ep. 352
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.podcastbranding.co Jo...
Jul 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 351
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's F...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 348
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, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 347
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, 2021•56 min•Ep. 345
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave is back (and healthy) and Jim is using the Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset . We talk Music in podcasts, LLCs, and more. Sponsor: podcastbranding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a full website, or a branding audit, hire Mark who is not only an award-winning graphic artist but a podcaster. Check him out at www.podcastbranding.co Support the Show at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store TOPICS 00:00:33 Update on Dave's Health Scare 00:01:56 Sponsor: podcastbra...
May 23, 2021•55 min•Ep. 434
Send us feedback/questions via Text After fielding questions all week about why episodes weren't showing in Apple, Dave is a little frazzled and impatient for Apple to get this fixed. SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a full website, or a branding audit, Mark from podcastbranding.co can make you look truly professional (he's a podcast himself). Check out www.podcastbranding.co OTHER TOPICS: 02:37 NEW PATRON: occupiedpodcast.com 05:46 Mark's Podcast - Resourceful Designer 0...
May 08, 2021•53 min•Ep. 343
Send us feedback/questions via Text The podcast space is still buzzing with more platforms promising to make it easy to pay for subscriptions. Today Dave and Jim talk about it with a lovely chat room adding their 2 cents. SPONSOR : podcastbranding.co if you need great artwork or a full website, go meet fellow podcasters and award-winning artist Mark at www.podcastbranding.co TOPICS: 00:01:27 Spotify Subscriptions 00:07:35 Getting People Comfortable Paying Podcasters 00:08:14 Lessons From Taylor ...
May 01, 2021•59 min•Ep. 342
Send us feedback/questions via Text Apple announced podcast subscription options coming in May. This means you can sell your podcast on Apple podcast. There is an entry fee and they take 30%. There are a lot of confusing areas, and frustration as podcastsconnect.apple.com is broken. Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 341 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network SPONSOR: Podcastbranding....
Apr 24, 2021•54 min•Ep. 341
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about news from Amazon and the new Spotify "Car Thing." Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 340 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.com If you are looking to have artwork, lead magnets, or an entire website updated then you need to go see Mark ( a podcaster AND award winning Graphic artist) at podcastbranding...
Apr 17, 2021•59 min•Ep. 340
Send us feedback/questions via Text We are back from a quick hiatus and having a great time. There were some interesting articles on the number of podcasts in Anchor that only have one episode. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need artwork, a website, or a Podcast Branding Audit, then go see Mark at www.podcastbranding.co TOPICS: 00:00 Welcome! 01:08 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co 03:19 67% of One and Done Are Anchor Shows 05:55 Are Crap Shows Inhibiting Discovery 09:30 Should You Edit Your Show?...
Apr 10, 2021•55 min•Ep. 339
