Dave Jackson, host of The School of Podcasting stops by the show to talk all things podcasting. Dave has been podcasting for 10 years...no...9 years. (Right Dave?:-) He has himself a great podcast, one that I myself have become a fan of. If you like shows about podcasting and you aren't listening to his...well then I'm betting after you listen to this here episode, you'll head on over to iTunes and give his show a click on the subscribe button. He runs a fun, informative podcast and I can't say ...
Apr 12, 2014•59 min
Libsyn's very own Rob Walch returns to Podcasting 101 and brings with him a wealth of information every podcaster should hear! Do you have questions about Libsyn 4? Well, we go through all the changes and updates to give you a better feel for what to expect. We talk about having a premium account, a way Libsyn helps us podcasters make money. We also discuss having you're very own podcast app. There are fees involved but it's a very cost effective way to go and an excellent way to maintain growth...
Apr 08, 2014•45 min
Esther Kiss, one half of the Born to Influence podcast stops by to talk Marketing, and the importance of using Google+ in a Facebook world. Esther shares an important past failure and what she learned from it in order to build a more successful podcast this time around. Talking to top bussiness exec's and entrepreneurs is what Esther's podcast is based on, so she has a very good handle on the business side of things...that and she also know's a good thing or two when it comes to the marketing si...
Apr 05, 2014•38 min
Chris Luby, host of Smoregeeks and it's spin off podcast, Movie Crash, stops by to talk about all things podcasting. How do you prevent burn out? What is your endgame? Have you set goals for you and your podcast? These are just a few questions we discuss. We also talk about how to go about building a podcast that is just right for you! Also, a few Twitter trade secrets are shared. @ThatRoadGuy from Torocast calls in to talk about "How Podcasting Has Changed Your Life" and Kathleen Kelly from Spe...
Apr 01, 2014•1 hr
Greg Jones, host of the podcasts, The Charity Strike and Awkward Apocalypse, joins me today to discuss All things podcasting. Topics we discuss are: Adding a Co-host of the oppisite sex and the effects it has on your podcast. Does being a showrunner mean you handle all the workload? and of course...much, much more! Before the interview I give a couple of shoutouts to new friends on Twitter. I'll repeat them here for dramatic effect. Nikki @Eatks Zoe Grimm @ZoeGrimmTVP Jared Easley @JaredEasley W...
Mar 28, 2014•57 min
Justin Worsham joins us this week to talk about all things podcasting. Justin is a married, On the road comedian, and father of 2. Like all comedians these days, Justin figured he needed a podcast to continue building his audience as well as use it for getting "Radio Ready". His life is built around his kids, his act is built around his kids...so why not have the podcast follow down that path? This guy is a born podcaster. He's funny, quick thinking...and like all good comedians, he's got really...
Mar 25, 2014•1 hr 2 min
In this episode we talk to the Man, the Myth, the Legend. Dino Dogan. If you're looking for an energetic man who knows a thing about social media and podcasting, you've come to the right place. Road to TED is a podcast about people who are involved in the world of Speaking at TED. Either they're soon to be up there on that stage...or they have been. They all have a story. Triberr is a fantastic Social Media type website that helps bloggers meet bloggers and share their blogs with the world. It's...
Mar 21, 2014•46 min
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, or still dialing into your internet, you've heard of Crowd Source Funding. Made popular by sites like Kickstarter, Indie GoGo and GoFundMe.com. Well, there is a new Crowd Funding sheriff in town and his name is Podfund! Podfund runs and looks very similar to the other funding sites you may have used or checked out in the past...only this one is geared specifically for You, a fellow podcaster! Robert, the creator and owner of Podfund.com was nice enough to ...
Mar 17, 2014•36 min
On this episode of Podcasting 101, we talk with Catie Lazuraus of Employee of the Month fame. This is a New York based live comedy show. When her staff isn't tending to the building of her own personal moat, complete with organically fed gator's she keeps them busy with all the behind the scenes stuff that goes into making a podcast...even if it is really just one man...in a van...down by the river! Before interviewing Catie, I offer a podcast tip. A resource all podcasters should be using. What...
Mar 14, 2014•52 min
This week, Tony DiLorenzo from One Extraordinary Marriage joins us to talk the How's and Why's of getting into podcasting. We talk about the actual marketing of your podcast, selling your goods as well as marketing your podcast for profit. Lots of good information and advice...all in under an hour! Contact: Twitter: @Podcaster101 Email: 7DAGpodcasting101@gmail.com Voicemail: 206-424-0772
Feb 28, 2014•53 min
In today's episode I sit down with Geoffrey Welchman, host of The Inverse Delirium. If you're a fan of podcasts such as We're Alive or Welcome to Night Vale, other radio play type podcasts, then I suggest you give this show a listen. It's NPR with a dry but very witty sense of humor! Geoffrey will admit that he's not the most savvy marketer, and not all of us podcasters are. But he does give great tips on keeping to a schedule. How he keeps things fresh in his podcast, and how he's brought in gu...
Feb 19, 2014•59 min
In this episode of Podcasting 101 we sit down with former S.W.A.T. officer of the law and lover of all weapons, Casey Bohn. Casey hosts the Practical Tactical Podcast. I'm guessing that you've already got an idea of what his show is about... The cool thing about Casey is he's still trying to figure out some of the specifics of running a podcast, which is great because that's what this show is about. Those of us that podcast, love podcasting, it's just we don't all know every in and out about it....
Feb 12, 2014•1 hr
Hey everyone, welcome back to Podcasting 101! I do hope your New Year has been exciting and rewarding! A quick question for ya. Did you set any podcasting goals for the year? I sure did! I have a few that I share with you real quick and then I get into the meat of the show! This week, Keith and the Girl join us to talk about podcasting! Believe it or not, they've been podcasting since 2005! They've been podcasting longer than 3 of my kids have been alive! Wrap your head around that if you can......
Feb 02, 20140
One of the most reoccuring questions I get is "How can I make money podcasting?" Well, there are several ways to go about doing this. One of them is have a skill or offer a service that people want not only from your podcast, it is why they're listening, but also in person. Coaching is a big thing these days. Sometimes a little one on one action is the best thing! Jordan Harbinger does just that. He offers his expertise to all of his podcast listeners...outside of his podcast. This is a great ep...
Jan 24, 2014•59 min
The beautiful, intellegent, voice of moms across the world, Jill Hickey from the Not So Soccer Mom joins us today to talk all about podcasting, blogging, and the days of internet radio. This is a host who has something to say. She was a fantastic guests who had plenty of questions of her own. BlogTalkRadio. Cost V.S. Quality. We talk about this for a good portion of the show. BlogTalkRadio is free, but their sound quality is far from even decent. Not something a podcaster really wants to deal wi...
Jan 06, 2014•51 min
Paul Shafer from "The Story of Us" podcast stops by to talk about creating his podcast. Getting everything just right before launching. He talks his fears and hopes for the podcast as well as finding the right co-host. Also, how difficult is it to sell a podcast where the content is always about a new person? As you'll learn, it might not be that hard at all. We all love a good story! That's what this podcast exceeds in doing...telling a good human story. If you haven't yet, please subscribe and...
Nov 20, 2013•52 min
This episode is for all podcasters! We talk Monitizing your podcast. Numbers and Stats are talked as well. How does your show rank up against other podcasters. You'll be surprised to hear how many downloads half of all podcasters get. If you're a numbers guy then listen up, we break it all down. We also talk iTunes and Stitcher. The two most popular directories. But those aren't the only two you should have your podcast on. The top 5 podcast directories are iTunes Stitcher Zune Blackberry Tune I...
Nov 13, 2013•1 hr 2 min
Today we chat with Michael Rank, host of the "History in Five Minutes" podcast. Like always, on Podcasting 101, we talk all things podcasting, but Michael is an author so we chat about using a podcast as a platform for other media. There is a saying, If you can't make money on your podcast, have your podcast help you make money from doing something else. Ok, I made that one up. Michael gives great advice for beginners as well as talks about a few methods he uses to for both his show and his audi...
Nov 11, 2013•48 min
This week we are joined by Bombad Radio. We talk the importance of Blogging, getting good interviews and how to build your audience. This is a great podcast if you're into Star Wars, Video Games or Animation. A great Pop Culture podcast if you will. Check them out! Don't forget to subscribe to Bombad Radio or find them on Stitcher Radio and add them to a playlist! While you're doing that...make sure Podcasting 101 is on that list. If you or someone you know is planning on starting a podcast soon...
Nov 11, 2013•33 min
We are back! With us we're bringing the Monkey Poo Studios "Pledge Drive". We talk a little bit about it at the beginning of the episode but if you'd like to know more and you'd like to support this podcast then Download and Subscribe to "7 Days a Geek" on iTunes or Stitcher. We are doing a 30 days of podcasting over there! Lots to hear. Come have some fun with us! This week on the show we have Korey Epps from "The Evil Teddy Bear" podcast. Sorry for the short hiatus, I've been reorganizing a fe...
Nov 05, 2013•59 min
In this episode of Podcasting 101, Courtney McKenzie of Entrepreneur 2.0 fame joins us for a quick half hour to talk about podcasting. Releasing a show 3 days a week you've got to be prepared. Courtney shares some scheduling tips with us as well as a tip on booking all of those interviews. We also talk the importance of having a "behind the scenes" team who can help you produce a solid podcast from the first time you launch an episode. There is a lot that goes into podcasting, before and after y...
Oct 14, 2013•34 min
Podcasting 101 is back! Sorry for the short hiatus. Today we come back and talk all things podcasting with Sherley from the Chonilla podcast. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
Oct 05, 2013•53 min
Multiple Book Author and Podcaster, Grammar Girl joins us this week to talk about accidently building her Grammar Empire. On top of a few degrees and being a master at everything I learn that she's also designed her own "Word Game" for the iPad! She's smart, friendly and fun to talk too. Her podcast is only a few minutes long but she's great at making it both fun and informative. Mignon was a pleasure to talk to, I'm hoping to find a way to have her on the show again in the future, though I just...
Sep 02, 2013•40 min
Daniel J. Lewis from "The Audacity to Podcast" visits Podcasting 101 to talk all things podcasting. If you haven't guessed by now...it's sort of what we both do. Though Daniel had been around quite a bit longer than I. He's got this "How to" podcasting thing down! Wait...wait...before you click unsubscribe and hightail it over to his podcast I would just like to say...there is room in your feed for both of ours shows! LOL Daniel also runs his own network, Noodle.mx network. He has a handful of s...
Aug 30, 2013•58 min
Today we are joined by the podcast that came from no where, they are successful bloggers, podcasters and geeks about Pop Culture, Tech and more. They are the "Epic Podquest." Hosted by Nayt, Grant, Justin and John, these guys share everything they've learned. Well, as much as I could squeeze from them in 40ish minutes. These guys have great chemistry and pull no punches when talking about running a successful show and even talking about eachother! They clearly have passion for it and after heari...
Aug 26, 2013•46 min
In this episode, we talk podcast hosting providers like Libsyn, Podbean, Blog Talk Radio or hosting them yourself via a website provider. There are Do's and Don'ts to some of these. We also talk about booking that famous person for your podcast. In today's world of social media, do you really need to find a PR person? A few tips and tricks are laced in this episode for sure! Also, are you looking for a better sound for your podcast? We've got that covered! This is something that all you podcaste...
Aug 23, 2013•1 hr 3 min
There is a podcast for everything, even for people who love board games. I sat down with the guys from ALL US GEEKS to talk about their show, there particular niche for geek and everything else that goes into building a podcast. Pay attention to how they market their show, they use their interests to build interests. Forums, Cons, Word of mouth and even Kickstarter. I think the thing to take away from this episode is, if you want people to talk about your podcast then you have to talk about it f...
Aug 19, 2013•1 hr 10 min
If you're a soon to be podcaster this episode has tons of great advice in it for you! From a couple of real life brilliant scientists as well. They guys from Science ...Sort Of have been podcasting for a few years. If you're looking for great actionable advice on branding your show and maintaining a podcast then I can't recommend this episode enough. Ryan and Patrick are smart, passionate and are just great to listen too. They make podcasting sound easy, though they admit that at times it's not....
Aug 17, 2013•1 hr 5 min
Looking for a community to talk about your podcast? Got a quick question and you want some answers? The Independant Podcast Alliance is a great place to start. Also, while you're on Facebook joining that group, head on over to 7 Days a Geek Podcast Sharing Group and join that group too. Network, network, network! Our guest today, Adam Spiegelman from the "Proudly Resents" podcast joins us to talk about forming his Cult Movie Podcast. If you're looking for advice on getting interviews and how to ...
Aug 12, 2013•57 min
Tim Keaty from "Surfing Aliens" tells us that one trick to building up a listening audience is to release 3 episodes of your podcast at once! Once you've recorded your practice podcast and listened back to it in shame...then record again, and again, and again! If you're proud of these episodes, and make sure that you are, they will represent to all your listners new and future, what your show will be. Release them all at once. This will show up on iTunes and instantly give your potential podcast...
Aug 05, 2013•55 min
