Ask the Podcast Coach - podcast cover

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

Can You Learn to be Funny?

Send us feedback/questions via Text What Daw for a mac? How do I make my true crime show funny? What do I use to make "Ask the Podcast Coach?" and other questions answered? 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, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back gu...

May 07, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 435

Help I Hate My Voice! - How to Overcome This Podcast Hurdle

Send us feedback/questions via Text Someone on Facebook can't get over their voice. Other people can't get comfortable doing a solo show. How long is too long when it comes to shoutouts? What to do with Rude guests? Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from Home Gadget Geeks provide answers for all of your questions along with the world's most engaged chat room. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code &quo...

Apr 29, 20232 hr 30 minEp. 434

Your Top Podcast Tip For Newbies

Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the hosts discuss various topics such as podcast trends, taxes, storytelling techniques, feedback, private podcasts, competition, and many more. They also share their funny and insightful personal experiences throughout their careers. They stress the importance of adapting to changes, focusing on quality content, and getting feedback for improvement. They also discuss different platforms for hosting private podcasts an...

Apr 23, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 433

How Much Research Is Enough? Research vs Record?

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, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. Th...

Apr 15, 20232 hr 33 minEp. 432

I'm Not Done!!!

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 OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and...

Apr 08, 20232 hr 34 minEp. 431

This Should Be Growing..

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 SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask " an...

Apr 01, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 430

Podcast Marketing - Close to the Click

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 syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to https://courses.sc...

Mar 25, 20232 hr 33 minEp. 429

No Show This Week Enjoy Dan and Visit Mark

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: Ask Ralph Podcast Control your finances with a Christian perspective at askralphpodcast.com Want more shows from Da...

Mar 18, 202320 minEp. 427

Is YouTube a Podcast? Do We Care?

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 equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free mon...

Mar 05, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 427

Podcasts Coming to Google's Music Platform... Again

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 start a podcast, the joys of updating drivers, and a loving tangent on cereal bags. JOIN THE SCHOOL...

Feb 25, 202357 minEp. 428

Walking Brad Through a Podcast Launch Using David Hooper's S.C.R.A.P.E. Method

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 (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a...

Feb 18, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 426

Is Google Done With Podcasting (and do we care)?

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-free using the coupon code " ask " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confiden...

Feb 11, 20232 hr 30 minEp. 425

Back From Podfest 2023

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 the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark a...

Feb 05, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 426

Start Strong! Crafting the Perfect Podcast Introduction

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 best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-f...

Jan 28, 20232 hr 30 minEp. 424

The Fragile Balance of Host and Co-Host in Podcasting

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-free using the coupon code " ask " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confide...

Jan 14, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 423

What is In and What is Out in 2023?

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 great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is...

Jan 07, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 422

Can a Brand New Podcaster Make $500 In Their First Month?

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 the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day wo...

Dec 31, 20222 hr 32 minEp. 421

Does Podcasting Help You Handle Stress

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%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budg...

Dec 24, 20222 hr 32 minEp. 420

Dave bought a mac mini: moving your podcast to a new machine

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 great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a...

Dec 19, 20222 hr 35 minEp. 419

What Does Next Level Podcasting Mean?

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 code " ask " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buy...

Dec 10, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 418

The New Crop of Podcasters

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 consulting to help these new podcasters. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worr...

Dec 03, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 417

Black Friday Toys, Santa is Huge on TikTok

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 appearance from Santa who wants tips of using video and audio at the same time. We also take a call from some...

Nov 27, 20222 hr 33 minEp. 416

How Much Information is Too Much Information For Your Podcast?

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 confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the gl...

Nov 20, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 415

Is It Possible to Get Your Podcast Groove Back?

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 sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated al...

Nov 13, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 414

Changing Your Podcast

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 syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to https://supportth...

Nov 05, 202259 minEp. 413

A Clear Path Would Have Saved Me 12 Hours

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 personally as he has sold the Horse Radio Network where he is still the host of horses in the morning. JOIN T...

Oct 29, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 412

What do We Put in Show Notes?

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, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. ...

Oct 15, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 411

Starting a Podcast With $500 What Would You Buy?

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 " ask " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best...

Oct 08, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 410

Podcast Shenangians

Send us feedback/questions via Text Some large companies have been paying for their podcast episodes to be featured in video games. Marketing? OK, but do your advertisers know you are jacking up your download numbers? Full notes at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/409 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...

Oct 01, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 409

Words Matter - Donations vs Give Back

Send us feedback/questions via Text Do you know what website your media host is pointing to? Do you have links to your show in directories on that site? We also hear how Mark changed a few words that made a HUGE difference in his crowdfunding. 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 the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast R...

Sep 25, 20222 hr 32 minEp. 408