Episodes
Dec. 6, 2025
The Truth About Podcast Guesting in 2025 (And AI Pitch Slaps)
Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to this holiday edition of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, flying solo with special guest Chris Stone from Castahead.net. In this lively episode, we kick things off debating the most overplayed Christmas songs (sorry, Mariah Carey!), slide into p…
Dec. 1, 2025
Rechargeable vs. Alkaline: Best Batteries for Podcasting Gear
Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to this week’s episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, and I’m excited to be joined by my good friend Jim Collison as we kick back after Thanksgiving and dig into everything from surviving power outages as a podcaster to getting serious about …
Nov. 22, 2025
Has Podcasting Become Just Like Radio? Surviving the Age of Ads and Consolidation
Send us feedback/questions via Text 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 int…
Nov. 15, 2025
Getting More From Your Podcast Guests: Sharing, Branding, and Engagement
Send us feedback/questions via Text First up, I share some behind-the-scenes updates, including my recent move from a lifetime video hosting deal that went south to Voomly, and how AI tools like ChatGPT are helping me generate show notes and summaries more efficiently. We also discuss the mysteriou…
Nov. 1, 2025
No Engagement? Maybe You Should Check Your Website
Send us feedback/questions via Text 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 get real about “reality” podcasts: celebri…
Oct. 25, 2025
Three Years Till We're All Replaced?
Send us feedback/questions via Text 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 stay essential. The …
Oct. 18, 2025
From Doomscrolling To Downloads: What Social Feeds Really Do To Podcasts
Send us feedback/questions via Text The feed isn’t “social” anymore—it’s an endless parade of AI-recommended video. So why are we still hoping a 30-second short will magically convert strangers into hour-long listeners? We pull back the curtain on what the platforms actually reward, why shorts are …
Oct. 11, 2025
AI, Co‑Hosts, and Keeping It Human
Send us feedback/questions via Text What happens when AI gets good enough to sit in the co-host chair—but not good enough to replace a heartbeat? We dig into the real trade-offs behind AI in podcasting, from research assistants and auto-summaries to voice cloning, live translation, and whether anyo…
Oct. 4, 2025
From Swear Words to Show Growth: What Podcasters Can Learn the Hard Way
Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever feel like your show is stuck at 30 downloads and your guests won’t share your episode? We’ve been there, and we’re putting it all on the table—how language choices affect your brand and reach, why “big name” guests almost never translate to listener growth, …
Sept. 20, 2025
What Happens When Spotify Deletes Everything?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave Jackson flies solo this week (with special guest appearances from Randy Black and Ralph Estep Jr.) to tackle this challenging question and more. Randy shares a heart-wrenching story about losing his podcast co-host and friend, reminding us of the human conne…
Sept. 18, 2025
Beyond the Stage: Stripper Tales and Industry Insights
Send us feedback/questions via Text How do you find guests when your podcast covers extremely niche topics? It's a challenge many creators face, especially when starting out. Dave Jackson and Jim Cullison tackle this question head-on, providing practical strategies that go beyond the standard advic…
Sept. 6, 2025
Podcast Release Forms on a Live Show Do You Need Them?
Send us feedback/questions via Text The boundaries between legal protection and audience engagement blur when we confront one of podcasting's persistent questions: do you need release forms from your guests? This episode dives deep into this conundrum, revealing why adding friction to your listener…
Aug. 30, 2025
From Troubleshooting ThinkBot to Choosing the Perfect Android Podcast App
Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wondered what's lurking in your podcast stats? This week, we tackle a mysterious surge in ThinkBot downloads that has creators scratching their heads. When this web crawler suddenly outpaces even Apple Podcasts in your analytics, it's time to investigate—and…
Aug. 23, 2025
Coffee, Conferences, and Comebacks: The State of Podcasting Today
Send us feedback/questions via Text In today's show Dave is back from Podcast Movement 2025 in Dallas and shares some of the things he saw. We are joined by Marty and get an inside scoop of podcasting blind. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.…
Aug. 16, 2025
Emotions Drive Audiences, Numbers Don't
Send us feedback/questions via Text What truly builds podcast audiences - authentic connections or inflated metrics? This episode explores the fascinating contrast between Taylor Swift's approach to audience building and questionable industry practices like buying fake downloads. When Taylor Swift …
Aug. 9, 2025
Podcast Names That Rank: Turning Searches into Subscribers
Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wonder if your podcast title is helping or hurting your discoverability? We unpack a fascinating case study of "Booked on Planning" – a podcast about city planning that highlights the tension between creative naming and searchability. As one listener aptly n…
Aug. 2, 2025
What Am I Missing, Why Isn't My Show Growing?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to our show, where we dive deep into the secrets of growth and why your favorite shows might not be hitting the big time. Are lackluster plots or poor marketing to blame? We'll analyze the common pitfalls and obstacles that keep shows from expanding their…
July 19, 2025
How Are Podcasters Wasting Time?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Is there something podcasters are doing that is a waste of time, and if so, what should we doing instead? Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version Mentioned In…
July 5, 2025
What Would You Do With 12 Monitors?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim has 12 monitors, and the chat room can't get over it. He explains how he uses them and if it keeps him warm in the winter. Check the chapters for other topics. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Co…
June 28, 2025
Quit Spamming My Facebook Group!
Send us feedback/questions via Text We have a new Awesome Supporter! Randy Black from the Shooting Straight Podcast with Jim Clayton. Jim and Dave start with helping Ray figure out how to handle a potential sponsor spamming his Facebook group. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they…
June 21, 2025
AI As a Co-Host?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim tried something new on his latest episode, he added "Mick" his AI Co-host. So we talked about the roll of AI in podcasting. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Vide…
June 14, 2025
Is Your Show Shareworthy?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wonder why some podcast episodes get shared like wildfire while others barely get a whisper? This week on Ask the Podcast Coach, we're diving deep into the mysterious world of podcast shareability - uncovering the secret sauce that transforms good content in…
June 7, 2025
Who Will Be the Next Marc Maron?
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May 31, 2025
What Do We Need to Stop the Scroll?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we start off by talking about using social media to promote your show, and what it takes to get someone to stop the scroll, and come listen to your show (hint: it's not "episode 16 is out!). This podcast uses chapters to make it easy to skip to different to…