Episodes

What Works for THEIR Audience May Not Work For Yours
Aug. 19, 2023

What Works for THEIR Audience May Not Work For Yours

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we have a theme that what works for one podcaster may not work for you because your audience is different. We start by sharing that after putting a video version of this show on Spotify for Podcasters, I've received zero downloads of the video. JOIN THE SCH…
Podcasting For Your Job
Aug. 12, 2023

Podcasting For Your Job

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today someone asked, " Can I protect my rights to a podcast if I do the podcast for the company I work for? My boss wants me to start a podcast for work. Under the slim chances this podcast gets big & starts to generate revenue, how do I protect my rights to …
My Podcast Isn't Growing
Aug. 5, 2023

My Podcast Isn't Growing

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim talk about a show that appears to be stuck. We also talk about media hosts, electricity and microphones, Clarity Sound, Bad Audio, Dave's Garage Sale and More. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the cou…
Best Way To Market a Podcast
July 29, 2023

Best Way To Market a Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text This show is brought to you by the School of Podcasting and sponsored by Podcast Branding, and Based on a True Story Podcast. Welcome to another episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach" with your hosts Jim Collison and Dave Jackson! In Episode 447, we have a jam-packed…
Simplifying Surveys for Actionable Insights: Tips for Keeping Your Questions Concise and Impactful
July 22, 2023

Simplifying Surveys for Actionable Insights: Tips for Keeping Your Questions Concise and Impactful

Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson along with special guest Max Trescott cover a wide range of topics related to podcasting. They start by emphasizing the importance of keeping surveys simple and concise, sharing their own exp…
Launching a Top Podcast: Building a Pre-Launch Team for Buzz and Success
July 15, 2023

Launching a Top Podcast: Building a Pre-Launch Team for Buzz and Success

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Adam A. Adams from the Podcast on Podcasting joins Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and we talk about what stops a podcast from launching, and what makes for a successful podcast launch. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting …
Bored with Meta Threads and Impressed with the Rode Pod Mic USB
July 8, 2023

Bored with Meta Threads and Impressed with the Rode Pod Mic USB

Send us feedback/questions via Text Meta Thread is out...YAWN...I mean it is twitter with a different name. Dave was (originally) confused by the new Rode Pod Mic USB but has since figured out to PUSH the volume know to enable monitoring through headphones. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the Sc…
When an Obnoxious Listener Ruins Your Community
July 1, 2023

When an Obnoxious Listener Ruins Your Community

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave Jackson and Jim Collison answer some classic questions and one that has us stumped. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, soun…
Tools and Techniques from a Full Time Podcaster
June 24, 2023

Tools and Techniques from a Full Time Podcaster

Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the guest Dan LeFebvre from the show Based on a True Story Podcast. Dave and Dano discuss audio exporting tools like Descript and Adobe Enhance, Ads (programmatic and host read) along with the issue of self-hosting a podc…
You Need an Honest Friend
June 17, 2023

You Need an Honest Friend

Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various tips and tricks for podcasters looking to improve their viewership and discoverability. They talk about the benefits and downsides of adding video versions to podcasts on plat…
Overcoming Your Fear of Podcasting
June 10, 2023

Overcoming Your Fear of Podcasting

Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various topics related to podcasting. They explore the idea of downloading and re-hosting RSS feeds from a podcast host to a personal website and the importance of treating each episo…
Is Your Podcast A Performance?
June 3, 2023

Is Your Podcast A Performance?

Send us feedback/questions via Text You're supposed to be yourself. Be authentic, but you also need to bring some energy if you want to keep people's attention right? Let's Discussion along with many other questions from the podcasting space. The episode covers various topics related to podcasting,…
How Long Should Your Podcast Test Be?
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…
Can You Learn to be Funny?
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…
Help I Hate My Voice! - How to Overcome This Podcast Hurdle
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 …
Your Top Podcast Tip For Newbies
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…
How Much Research Is Enough? Research vs Record?
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…
I'm Not Done!!!
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 …
This Should Be Growing..
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…
Podcast Marketing - Close to the Click
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…
No Show This Week Enjoy Dan and Visit Mark
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...
Is YouTube a Podcast? Do We Care?
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 …
Podcasts Coming to Google's Music Platform... Again
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…
Walking Brad Through a Podcast Launch Using David Hooper's S.C.R.A.P.E. Method
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…