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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.

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Examining Listener Feedback

Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim and Dave and back, but at a special time (1:30 PM ET) as Dave has a special event he had to attend. Two hours before we started the show we got a GIANT letter filled with feedback. It was so appreciated as the person put a ton of effort into it. It got us to think, but in the end the things that motivate me to change the show are: 1. Does it make it less stressful to create the show 2. Does it deliver more value to the audience. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co...

Jun 12, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 394

What is the Best First Question?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim is out and we are joined by Neil Hedley of Knopp Studios ( www.knoppstudios.com )who has a wide range of experience in copywriting, radio, comedy, TV, coaching, and much more. Dave is back from Podfest with a lovely case of Covid. A fun episode with some great golden nuggets. Check out his show The Voice in my Hed SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podcastbrandi...

Jun 04, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 393

Defining Boring

Send us feedback/questions via Text I always say that an episode should make you laugh, cry, think, groan, educate, or entertain. If it doesn't - t's boring. Is this too harsh? 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 also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my last few shows. Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podcast Ever watch a movie ...

May 22, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 392

Podcast Launch Discussion

Send us feedback/questions via Text James Rose and Kim Krajci are both launching new shows and want Dave and Jim's opinions. We also talk with Ross from Live Stream Universe about having multiple shows in one feed. 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 also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my last few shows. Mugshot: Based On a ...

May 15, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 391

Does Listening at 2X Indicate That Show is Bad?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we have many interesting discussions ranging from Spotify's video offering, does listening to a podcast at a faster signal the podcast is boring? We see a new software meant for TV writers but could easily be used for podcasters, and Dave has a new microphone coming. 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 art...

May 07, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 390

Trashing Podcast Trailers

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is starting a new podcast called The Podcast Trailer show which spurred a discussion on: Do we need a trailer? What makes a good trailer? What do you use it for? Along with how to make a decision, and if you're going to zoom with Jim, you better not have a Blue Yeti across the room. Video Version 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 ...

Apr 30, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 389

Dirty Little Podfader?

Send us feedback/questions via Text I've heard some people refer to labeling someone as a Podfader carries with it major amounts of shame. To this, I say HUH? Jim and I discuss other topics listed below. 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 also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my last few shows. Mugshot: Based On a True Story ...

Apr 24, 20221 hr 33 minEp. 388

Words Have Power

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave shares how he presented words heard many times before that had an impact on his audience. Jim has finished his taxes ahead of schedule. This show is best consumed on a new podcast app such as Fountain or Castamatic 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 also a podcaster. He has made the artw...

Apr 16, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 387

Payments Around Interviews

Send us feedback/questions via Text Would you pay someone to be a guest on your show? Would you charge a guest to be on your show? As always Dave and Jim go where the chat room leads up. We also ask, "What did you learn from a podcast this week." 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 also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my last...

Apr 10, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 386

Podcast Movement Evolutions 2022 Reflections

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is backs from Podcast Movement Evolutions and is using the Mixcast 4 with the new firmware update. Dave is back from PME 2022, and Jim's son is sniffing the family business. Video Version 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 also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my last few shows. Mugsh...

Apr 02, 20221 hr 31 minEp. 385

The Ol' Switcheroo

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim are back for episode 384. We are testing twitter spaces and got a decent amount of people listening and asking questions 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 also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my last few shows. Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podcast Ever watch a movie that is...

Mar 19, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 384

The Shady Practices of Podomatic

Send us feedback/questions via Text Some companies don't understand the true price of an upset customer. Podomatic had the opportunity to "Do the right thing" and well, they didn't Jim is no longer a customer. They now are getting this negative message out to the world, over $120. How much will they have to spend to have you forget this story? 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 i...

Mar 05, 20221 hr 41 minEp. 383

Spotify Acquires Blocks For Their Wall

Send us feedback/questions via Text Spotify was in a news a lot this week. They bought Podsites (known for questionable attribution activities) and Chartible (also known for questionable attribution activities ). Alex Jones popped up on the platform. 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 also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my ...

Feb 26, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 382

How Many Ads is Too Many Ads?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim are ready for Spring, Dave had an allergic reaction to Niacin, and in Podcasting, we start off the discussion about podcast advertising. 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 also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my last few shows. Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podcast Ever watch...

Feb 19, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 381

Let's Talk Podcast Trailers

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim talk about podcast trailers (back in the day we called them Promos). The next episode of the School of Podcasting will talk about how to create a podcast trailer (schoolofpodcasting.com/814 ) so today I asked some of the awesome supporters to send in a trailer, and brainstorm on trailers along with: Kickstarter projects Companies that spam you and make you feel special Practicing with your equipment Jumpcuts PodcastTrailer Discussion 11:00is...

Feb 13, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 380

Cross Promotional Networks

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave shares some great insights from the book Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling by Eric Nuzum about Networks in general. You can make your own cross-promotional network to boost downloads. Jim shares what it's like to be on a zoom webinar with a boatload of people. 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 Mar...

Feb 06, 20221 hr 31 minEp. 379

Translate Your Live Stream On The Fly

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim brings a new toy he's been playing with to the show. Microsoft Translate is an amazing tool if you are up against any kind of language Barrier. 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 also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my last few shows. Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podcast Ever w...

Jan 31, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 378

New Tools - New Features

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about some of the changes at Spotify (the good and the bad). Some audio quality comparisons and some new tools aimed at podcasters (and one that isn't but could be a great feedback tool). Thanks to all of our awesome supporters . You can support the show at www.patreon.com/davejackson Sponsors : Podcast Branding www.podcastbranding.co Based on a True Story Podcast www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com Dog Podcast Network www.dogpodcastnetwork Mentione...

Jan 24, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 377

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 also a podcaster. He...

Jan 15, 20221 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, 20221 hr 32 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 custom podcast website, or a...

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 Mark Des Co...

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 podcast we...

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 questions. VIDEO...

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 are t...

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 true those...

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 dog a...

Oct 23, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 365
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