Send us feedback/questions via Text Holy Cow it's July! It just seemed like yesterday it was January and we were looking at the new year with new hope and determination. Life has happened the last six months, how are you doing? 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. Mu...
Jul 03, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep 397•Transcript available on Metacast Send us feedback/questions via Text Our lead question today is, "I do an entertainment show. I don't teach how to make money, etc. I talk 70's and 90's movies. Am I destined to be a poor podcast? 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...
Jun 25, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Ep 396•Transcript available on Metacast Send us feedback/questions via Text Today I am joined by one of my favorite people in the "podcast guru" space Matthew Passy from thepodcastconsultant.com where he offers many different services from podcast audits, launches, editing, and Towncast Studios . He also has two podcasts. Causepods and Podcast Me Anything . You will hear when we are talking about the ins and outs of consulting that Matthew talks about admitting if you don't know an answer to say that, and then go find t...
Jun 18, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep 394•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 394•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast 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 watc...
May 22, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Ep 392•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
May 15, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep 391•Transcript available on Metacast 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 graphi...
May 07, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep 390•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Apr 30, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep 389•Transcript available on Metacast 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 S...
Apr 24, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Ep 388•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep 387•Transcript available on Metacast 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 f...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep 386•Transcript available on Metacast 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 : P o d c a s t B r a n d i n g . c o If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at p o d c a s t Featured Supporter: Jodi Krangle Check out her show: Audio Branding the Hidden Gem of Marketing Podcast Hot S...
Apr 02, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep 385•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep 384•Transcript available on Metacast 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 podcastbr...
Mar 05, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Ep 383•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep 382•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep 381•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep 380•Transcript available on Metacast 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 o...
Feb 06, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep 379•Transcript available on Metacast 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 E...
Jan 31, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep 378•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Men...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep 377•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 15, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep 376•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep 3775•Transcript available on Metacast 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 cus...
Jan 01, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast 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 M...
Dec 25, 2021•25 min•Ep 373•Transcript available on Metacast 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, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 372•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Dec 12, 2021•58 min•Ep 371•Transcript available on Metacast 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 questi...
Dec 04, 2021•50 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Nov 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep 369•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 
