Episodes

MTV Turns 40 - Podcasting Time Travels Fast
July 31, 2021

MTV Turns 40 - Podcasting Time Travels Fast

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim think back to the early days of MTV, which makes you think how fast time is flying in Podcasting. 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 art…
Dave Bought Some New Video Podcast Toys
July 24, 2021

Dave Bought Some New Video Podcast Toys

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave is looking different. Why? Because he invested in an Elgato Facecam, Elgato Key Lights, and an Elgato Stream Deck XL. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning…
Proper Audio Requires You To Use Proper Microphone Technique
July 17, 2021

Proper Audio Requires You To Use Proper Microphone Technique

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today in episode 352 Dave and Jim talk about proper microphone technique, playing to your strengths, adjusting your intro, and more. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-win…
Is Podcast Success Possible Without Being a Celebrity?
July 10, 2021

Is Podcast Success Possible Without Being a Celebrity?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are brought to you by Jim's generator. We talk a little about Joe Rogan, New Podcasting, and more. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding If you need anything to look professional in your podcast Mark at www.podcastbranding.co is the guy to see. Not only is he an awa…
In Person Events ARE BACK!
June 26, 2021

In Person Events ARE BACK!

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave shares some of his insights and experiences from attending and speaking at the Spark Christian Podcast Conference. SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co If you need artwork, logos, or a full website, check out podcastbranding.co where award-winning graphic artis…
Measuring More Than Downloads
June 19, 2021

Measuring More Than Downloads

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave shares some behind the scenes of his recent Adam Curry interview. We also talk about downloads and when they do and do not matter. SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co If you need a logo, podcast artwork, or a full website, Mark is an award-winning graphic desi…
Getting Website Traffic to  Your Podcast
June 12, 2021

Getting Website Traffic to Your Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we get a question about bringing traffic to your website (but with the wrong tool). You might try something like Mango Tools to boost your SEO. SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co If you need a logo, artwork, full website or an audit of your current brand, check ou…
An Update From Apple - They CAN Communicate!
May 29, 2021

An Update From Apple - They CAN Communicate!

Send us feedback/questions via Text Apple has finally stuck its head out of its hole and gave us an update. Hooray. Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co If you need a logo, artwork, website or an audit of your current brand, go see award-winning graphic artist and fellow podcast Mark Des Cotes at www.podcas…
Checking Out the Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset
May 22, 2021

Checking Out the Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave is back (and healthy) and Jim is using the Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset. We talk Music in podcasts, LLCs, and more. Sponsor: podcastbranding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a full website, or a branding audit, hire Mark who is not only an award-winning…
Apple's Podcasting Tools Are STILL Not Working
May 8, 2021

Apple's Podcasting Tools Are STILL Not Working

Send us feedback/questions via Text After fielding questions all week about why episodes weren't showing in Apple, Dave is a little frazzled and impatient for Apple to get this fixed. SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a full website, or a branding audit, Mark from podcastbran…
Get Comfortable Paying Podcasters
May 1, 2021

Get Comfortable Paying Podcasters

Send us feedback/questions via Text The podcast space is still buzzing with more platforms promising to make it easy to pay for subscriptions. Today Dave and Jim talk about it with a lovely chat room adding their 2 cents. SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co if you need great artwork or a full website, go m…
The Confusing World of Apple Subscriptions
April 24, 2021

The Confusing World of Apple Subscriptions

Send us feedback/questions via Text Apple announced podcast subscription options coming in May. This means you can sell your podcast on Apple podcast. There is an entry fee and they take 30%. There are a lot of confusing areas, and frustration as podcastsconnect.apple.com is broken. Every week Dave…
Podcasting in Cars
April 17, 2021

Podcasting in Cars

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about news from Amazon and the new Spotify "Car Thing." Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 340 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network SP…
One and Done
April 10, 2021

One and Done

Send us feedback/questions via Text We are back from a quick hiatus and having a great time. There were some interesting articles on the number of podcasts in Anchor that only have one episode. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need artwork, a website, or a Podcast Branding Audit, then go see Mark…
Don't Be Boring!
March 27, 2021

Don't Be Boring!

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are joined by Glenn the Geek of the Horse Radio Network who inspired a "Don't Be Boring" T-shirt. We also talk about how sponsors can be used to censor your show. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need something to look professional. Mark is an award-wi…
Your Stand Alone Podcast Website
March 20, 2021

Your Stand Alone Podcast Website

Send us feedback/questions via Text I'm not sure why, but so many people are asking about having a website for your podcast. Do you need one? (yes). Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 337 is…
How to Book Guests On Your Podcast
March 13, 2021

How to Book Guests On Your Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text So many people understand that one way to grow your audience is to be on other shows, and also to have guests on THEIR show. There is only one way to get someone on YOUR show, so why do people stumble on this? SPONSOR: Does your podcast brand need some work. Chec…
A Simple Yet Powerful Patreon Alternative
March 6, 2021

A Simple Yet Powerful Patreon Alternative

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim and Dave share how they are using Supercast for different projects and that seems to be a simple, yet powerful alternative to Patreon. SPONSOR: Get a branding audio at podcastbranding.co 00:49 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co 02:37 Mugshot: Dogpodcastnetwork…
Fast Good, and Cheap. You Can Only Choose Two
Feb. 27, 2021

Fast Good, and Cheap. You Can Only Choose Two

Send us feedback/questions via Text If you can't promote yourself in Facebook, how do you grow your audience? Are the days of "just use social" behind us? Dave and Jim talk about this subject and many more. SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co When you have great artwork it pays for itself every time you us…
I Don' Know What I Want to Podcast About
Feb. 20, 2021

I Don' Know What I Want to Podcast About

Send us feedback/questions via Text If you're can't come up with a subject you want to podcast about, then maybe this is not the best time to start a podcast. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need artwork, logos, website, or anything you want to look professional, then go talk to Mark at podcastb…
Podcasting and Audio Books Crossover?
Feb. 13, 2021

Podcasting and Audio Books Crossover?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim answer questions about audiobooks, clubhouse effects on podcasting, approaching podcasts, and more. SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.com Get podcast artwork, logos, or a full website by working with Mark from www.podcastbranding.com TIMELINE 00:41 Worl…
Fixing Horrible Audio
Feb. 6, 2021

Fixing Horrible Audio

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave found a question in a Facebook group explaining that his audio sounded bad, and he gave numerous clues as to why. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding If you need artwork, logos, or a website, go see Mark at www.podcastbranding.co 00:01:00 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 0…
Squadcast Launches Video Version of their Service
Jan. 31, 2021

Squadcast Launches Video Version of their Service

Send us feedback/questions via Text As podcasting continues to get more popular, creators are looking for more options to record content once and use in multiple ways. This week Squadcast added the ability to have a video in their high-quality recordings. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need art…
I Almost Lost My Podcast
Jan. 23, 2021

I Almost Lost My Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text The experiment with clubhouse continues. Lots of good questions and one very important lesson learned. I didn't have the Rodcaster setup to record separate tracks. Lot of volume issues, and I've leveled them out, but separate tracks would've been helpful for the …