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March 19, 2026

Ask the Podcast Coach

Ask the Podcast Coach

Get your podcast quesitons answered with Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network

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March 14, 2026

The Real Time Cost of Podcasting: Editing, Publishing, and Promotion Breakdown

The Real Time Cost of Podcasting: Editing, Publishing, and Promotion Breakdown

Full show notes at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/568 01:06 Sponsor: www.PodcastBranding.co 02:19 Sponsor: Based on a True Story Podcast www.basedonatruestoypodcas.com 02:56 Over Editing 09:37 Resound De- Um Tool https://supportthisshow.com/resound 10:12 Dave Episode Done in a Narrative Style https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/big-lash-energy-one-million-downloads-fueled-by-coffee-and-compliments/ 12:43 You Don't Have to Do It All At once 16:24 What Is Your Favorite…

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March 7, 2026

Why Your Podcast Chair Matters More Than Your Microphone

Why Your Podcast Chair Matters More Than Your Microphone

00:00 Introduction 00:38 Sponsorship: Podcast Branding 03:10 Sponsorship: Based on a True Story 04:30 Upgrading Podcasting Chairs for Comfort 15:05 Listener Voicemail: Stable Recording Platforms 17:33 Reddit Rants on Riverside and All-in-One Tools 20:52 StreamYard Video Freezing Troubleshooting 29:48 AI Risks and Local LLMs like OpenClaw 36:47 International Downloads: Bots…

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Feb. 28, 2026

Ask the Podcast Coach

Ask the Podcast Coach

Come join Dave and Jim and the world’s greatest chat room to get your podcast questions answered.

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Feb. 21, 2026

The Truth About Podcast Ads: Creativity, CPMs, and Audience Impact

The Truth About Podcast Ads: Creativity, CPMs, and Audience Impact

This show is brought to you by the School of Podcasting at https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Sponsor: Podcast Branding.co https://www.podastbranding.co 02:56 Sponsor: Based On a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 03:41 Takeaways from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention 08:09 The State of Terrestrial Radio 17:05 Podcast Ads: Quality vs. Quantity 22:43…

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Feb. 14, 2026

You Monetize an Audience NOT a Podcast

You Monetize an Audience NOT a Podcast

Jim is back and he and dave talk about Rob and Elsie going to work for Captivate, Jim's new Samson Q2U microphone, and monetization when you fist start podcasting. This show is brought to your by the School of Podcasting. Join today and get 5 hours one-on-one consulting each month…

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Feb. 4, 2026

Don’t Be Boring: Performance, Coaching, and Community in Podcasting

Don’t Be Boring: Performance, Coaching, and Community in Podcasting

Get your questions answered live with Dave and Special Guest Glenn “the Geek” Hebert from https://www.horseradionetwork.com Rode Wireless Mico Lavalier Microphone https://geni.us/rodewirelessmicro Hollyland Lark M2S https://geni.us/hollyland-larkm2s 00:00 Introduction 00:04 Welcome Glenn the Geek https://www.horseradionetwork.com 00:16 Sponsor - Podcast Branding Co. https://www.podcastbranding.co 00:31 Sponsor - Based on a True Story Podcast…

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Jan. 24, 2026

Should You Join a Podcast Network: The $300 Question

Should You Join a Podcast Network: The $300 Question

Dave is back from Podfest with stories insights, and Ralph has a good question about joining a network. 00:00 Introduction 02:24 PodcastBranding.co https://www.podcastbranding.co 03:50 Based On a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 06:35 Why Events are Expensive 10:58 Hall of Fame Highlights 19:41 Ralph's Faith Network Question 37:00 Reviewing Pitch a…

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Jan. 13, 2026

New Show Coming: How to Pitch a Podcast

New Show Coming: How to Pitch a Podcast

How to Pitch a Podcast is the show for PR pros and podcasters who are sick of bad pitches. Hear real examples, blunt feedback from hosts, and practical strategies to craft pitches that actually get read, get booked, and respect everyone’s time. Go to www.pitchapodcast.com/story to share your good/bad pitch…

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Jan. 9, 2026

Ask the Podcast Coach: Free Podcast Consulting

Ask the Podcast Coach: Free Podcast Consulting

Join the School of Podcasting at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join 00:00 Introduction 03:12 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co https://www.podcastbranding.co 04:38 Based On a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 05:22 Mac Mini M4 for Podcasting 07:31 Changing Podcast Media Hosts with PodPage 09:43 Does Adding Video Help Podcasts Grow? 11:02 iHeart Video via RSS and Spreaker 12:14 AI…

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Jan. 3, 2026

Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC

Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC

Links to plugins at services at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/560 00:00 Introduction and Show Open 01:18 Sponsor: Podcast Branding https://www.podcastbranding.co 02:36 Sponsor: Based on a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 03:23 Ask the Podcast Coach Anniversary 05:02 Moving to a New Computer and Cloud Backups 06:02 Jim's Nerd Segment: Synergy KVM Software 10:33 New…

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Dec. 27, 2025

Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity

Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity

Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home…

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Dec. 19, 2025

Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate

Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate

This show is brought to you by the School of Podcasting at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/youtube Welcome to another episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting, joined by podcasting legend Rob Greenlee from the New Media Show. In today’s episode, we dig into a ton of topics…

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Dec. 13, 2025

New Tip Legislation May save you Big in taxes

New Tip Legislation May save you Big in taxes

On this episode, I was joined as always by Jim Collison, and we had the pleasure of welcoming Ralph Estep from AskRalph.com—the Content Creators' Accountant—to dive into recent changes in how the IRS handles tips for content creators. Ralph walked us through the new law allowing up to $25,000 in…

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Dec. 5, 2025

The Truth About Podcast Guesting in 2025 (And AI Pitch Slaps)

The Truth About Podcast Guesting in 2025 (And AI Pitch Slaps)

This week we have a SURPRISE guest host. Tune in to see who it is.

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Nov. 29, 2025

Ask the Podcast Coach - Now with HEAT

Ask the Podcast Coach - Now with HEAT

Brought to you by the School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com On this festive Thanksgiving weekend edition of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison kick things off with some behind-the-scenes drama, as unexpected power outages and chilly Ohio temperatures nearly sidelined the show. Despite the odds, a Christmas miracle…

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Nov. 22, 2025

Has Podcasting Become Just Like Radio? Surviving the Age of Ads and Consolidation

Has Podcasting Become Just Like Radio? Surviving the Age of Ads and Consolidation

In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dive into the evolving world of podcasting where authenticity wrestles against the growing pressures of monetization and consolidation. Are podcasts losing their unique spirit and turning into just another version of radio? Dave and Jim reflect on…

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Nov. 15, 2025

Getting More From Your Podcast Guests: Sharing, Branding, and Engagement

Getting More From Your Podcast Guests: Sharing, Branding, and Engagement

Plan, Launch, or Grow your Podcast at https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/youtube Here are the topics. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 01:25 Podcast Branding.Co https://www.podcastbranding.co 02:42 BasedonaTrueStoryPodcast.com https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 03:30 Recap of PodIndy Conference and AI Transcription Insights 06:00 Debating AI-Generated Writing Styles and Tools 09:00 Video Hosting Switch to Voomly and Affiliate Tools https://supportthisshow.com/voomly 12:00…

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Nov. 1, 2025

No Engagement? Maybe You Should Check Your Website

No Engagement? Maybe You Should Check Your Website

Brought to you buy the School of Podcasting at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/youtube For more information see https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/552 Ever wonder if daily podcasting helps or hurts? We break down how to use November-style challenges to build reps without burning yourself out, and why the best consistency is consistently delivering value. From there, we…

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Oct. 25, 2025

Three Years Till We're All Replaced?

Three Years Till We're All Replaced?

Brought to you by the School of Podcasting www.schoolofpodcasting.com/youtube What happens when your listener’s device can generate a personalized podcast on command—your voice, their preferences, zero friction? We dig into a bold forecast from Joe Pulizzi and use it as a springboard to map what creators must do now to…

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Oct. 18, 2025

From Doomscrolling To Downloads: What Social Feeds Really Do To Podcasts

From Doomscrolling To Downloads: What Social Feeds Really Do To Podcasts

Come get your podcast questions answered with Dave and Jim and the world’s coolest chat room.

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Oct. 11, 2025

AI, Co‑Hosts, and Keeping It Human

AI, Co‑Hosts, and Keeping It Human

Come get your podcast questions answered in the funnest chat room on the Internet

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Oct. 7, 2025

Dave Ties Ozzy to Podcasting When He Died

Dave Ties Ozzy to Podcasting When He Died

When Ozzy died, I didn't feel like podcasting so I tied Ozzy's gifts and lessons and tied them to Podcasting. I talk about it on this episode https://schoolofpodcasting.com/994

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Oct. 4, 2025

From Swear Words to Show Growth: What Podcasters Can Learn the Hard Way

From Swear Words to Show Growth: What Podcasters Can Learn the Hard Way

Come get your podcast questions live with podcast veterans Dave Jackson and Jim Collison (and the world’s coolest chat room).

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