Episodes
May 14, 2023
How Long Should Your Podcast Test Be?
Send us feedback/questions via Text We know to get the podcast to grow; you may need to tweak it until you find the right formula that resonates with your audience. Today we talk about how long do you leave a "Tweak" in place before you decide if it is working or not (along with all of your other q…
May 7, 2023
Can You Learn to be Funny?
Send us feedback/questions via Text What Daw for a mac? How do I make my true crime show funny? What do I use to make "Ask the Podcast Coach?" and other questions answered? JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podc…
April 29, 2023
Help I Hate My Voice! - How to Overcome This Podcast Hurdle
Send us feedback/questions via Text Someone on Facebook can't get over their voice. Other people can't get comfortable doing a solo show. How long is too long when it comes to shoutouts? What to do with Rude guests? Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from Home Gadget Geeks …
April 23, 2023
Your Top Podcast Tip For Newbies
Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the hosts discuss various topics such as podcast trends, taxes, storytelling techniques, feedback, private podcasts, competition, and many more. They also share their funny and insightful personal experiences throughout t…
April 15, 2023
How Much Research Is Enough? Research vs Record?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim is out taking care of an old kitty, so we are joined by Uncle Marv from IT Business Podcast. We start by talking about research, and when do you stop researching and start recording? JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using…
April 8, 2023
I'm Not Done!!!
Send us feedback/questions via Text We talk about words on your show's artwork, how Dave made $125 CPM, what percentage of television is commercials, podcasting WITHOUT the Internet. Recording Platforms: StreamYard, Squadcast, Riverside, Ecamm & More. The episode concludes with a discussion on …
April 1, 2023
This Should Be Growing..
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today there are several questions asking, "Is my baby ugly?" as "This should be growing..." (why???). I'm joined by Fuzz Martin from Epiccreative.com who has a background in radio and advertising. We talk about the need of having "Truth Tellers" who will help you…
March 25, 2023
Podcast Marketing - Close to the Click
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from the road and today we talk about podcast marketing, newsletters, events, and backing up your data. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sound…
March 17, 2023
No Show This Week Enjoy Dan and Visit Mark
Send us feedback/questions via Text The Good news: I'm back from Las Vegas The bad news: I'm still on the road in Nashville. So be sure to visit Mark at www.podcastbranding.co (and tell a friend) and enjoy Dan's show based on...
March 4, 2023
Is YouTube a Podcast? Do We Care?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave starts us off with a Power Rant on how YouTube is NOT a podcast, and Jim wants to know why this even matters. This is based on Dave's YouTube video. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save …
Feb. 25, 2023
Podcasts Coming to Google's Music Platform... Again
Send us feedback/questions via Text Google announced, according to Podnews, "We will soon start to bring both audio and video-first podcasts to YouTube Music for users in the US.." Today we acknowledge that this could be huge if Google sticks with it (after all didn't they do this back in 2016). We…
Feb. 18, 2023
Walking Brad Through a Podcast Launch Using David Hooper's S.C.R.A.P.E. Method
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today as have David Hooper from Build a Big Podcast and Brad Miller joins us to help him "start strong" with a new cancer related podcast he is hoping to launch in April. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code…
Feb. 11, 2023
Is Google Done With Podcasting (and do we care)?
Send us feedback/questions via Text You create a QR code. Maybe you use a service like Linq; where do you send your potential audience? Google is backing away from podcasting, but how far? Dave and Jim tackle your questions and more. Got a question? Leave it at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/ask and we…
Feb. 4, 2023
Back From Podfest 2023
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back and physically still recouping from Podfest 2023. He shares some of the insights about the event, and what he saw. There were LOTS of new people. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.…
Jan. 28, 2023
Start Strong! Crafting the Perfect Podcast Introduction
Send us feedback/questions via Text In Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Cullison answer podcast-related questions live. They discuss good intros, podcast descriptions, and other media hosts. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " as…
Jan. 14, 2023
The Fragile Balance of Host and Co-Host in Podcasting
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we start with a question about a podcast that went from two people to three people and didn't really set up expectations and how this awkward situation often comes up when the different players of a podcast don't discuss their roles in an open, honest, and …
Jan. 7, 2023
What is In and What is Out in 2023?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today's episode riffs on the article by Lauren Passell and Arielle Nissenblatt HERE. We also touch on music, chat gpt, creativity on NYE, and potentially sharpening your pitch. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupo…
Dec. 31, 2022
Can a Brand New Podcaster Make $500 In Their First Month?
Send us feedback/questions via Text The chat room is on fire today with come great topics such as swapping hosts, bitcoin taxes, podcast events, and can a brand new podcaster make $500 in their first month. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code…
Dec. 24, 2022
Does Podcasting Help You Handle Stress
Send us feedback/questions via Text It's Christmas Eve and Dave and Jim have their Santa hats on and are ready to follow up with last week's adventure with Dave's new Mac Mini. We also look at the question, "Does being a podcaster help you handle stress? JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the Schoo…
Dec. 18, 2022
Dave bought a mac mini: moving your podcast to a new machine
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today's is a little more hardware-related (and Jim get's his nerd on BIG TIME) as Dave has bought a Mac Mini, and Jim has some great advice about moving to a new machine. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code…
Dec. 10, 2022
What Does Next Level Podcasting Mean?
Send us feedback/questions via Text When I browse different groups, websites, etc I see new podcasters who have been producing content for a while, and now they want to take things "to the next level." So we start the show today asking, "What does taking your podcast to the next level mean" JOIN TH…
Dec. 3, 2022
The New Crop of Podcasters
Send us feedback/questions via Text Podcasts have become a popular form of entertainment and media. In the past decade, the podcast industry has experienced tremendous growth. Consequently, those questions we answered over and over are back (what's the best microphone, can I play music, is X amount…
Nov. 26, 2022
Black Friday Toys, Santa is Huge on TikTok
Send us feedback/questions via Text Whether you love it or hate it, Black Friday is a shopping holiday that has taken over America. For many people, it's a time to score great deals on presents for the people in their lives. But for others, it's a stressful day of fighting crowds and dealing with r…
Nov. 19, 2022
How Much Information is Too Much Information For Your Podcast?
Send us feedback/questions via Text In our social media-obsessed world, it's hard to decide when sharing personal information is too much information. We think about if there are some guidelines to help you make that decision. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free u…