Episodes

Is Google Done With Podcasting (and do we care)?
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…
Back From Podfest 2023
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.…
Start Strong! Crafting the Perfect Podcast Introduction
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…
The Fragile Balance of Host and Co-Host in Podcasting
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 …
What is In and What is Out in 2023?
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…
Can a Brand New Podcaster Make $500 In Their First Month?
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…
Does Podcasting Help You Handle Stress
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…
Dave bought a mac mini:  moving your podcast  to a new machine
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…
What Does Next Level Podcasting Mean?
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…
The New Crop of Podcasters
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…
Black Friday Toys, Santa is Huge on TikTok
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…
How Much Information is Too Much Information For Your Podcast?
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…
Is It Possible to Get Your Podcast Groove Back?
Nov. 12, 2022

Is It Possible to Get Your Podcast Groove Back?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Is doing your podcast sucking the life out of you? Is something missing in your chemistry? That is the theme of the podcast (amongst other things) on this veterans day. Dave kicks of the day with a PowerRant! JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podca…
Changing Your Podcast
Nov. 5, 2022

Changing Your Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text This week we talk about how YOU are in control, and if you want to try something new with your show, you can do that. 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 soun…
A Clear Path Would Have Saved Me 12 Hours
Oct. 29, 2022

A Clear Path Would Have Saved Me 12 Hours

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today shares a story of how skipping one small step lead to him having to fix a mistake that took 12 hours. We also get into a tiktok discussion and repurposing. NEW AWESOME SUPPORTERS Thanks, to Jennifer Longworth from BourbonBarrelPodcasting.com for your awesom…
What do We Put in Show Notes?
Oct. 15, 2022

What do We Put in Show Notes?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Your show's description (often called "Show notes") seems to take on many shapes and sizes. What constitutes good show notes? What do I Need? What about images? Websites? SEO? JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon…
Starting a Podcast With $500 What Would You Buy?
Oct. 8, 2022

Starting a Podcast With $500 What Would You Buy?

Send us feedback/questions via Text If someone handed you $500 and wanted to start a podcast, what would you tell them to buy. We talked about many topics, but we talk about this question at 35:36 I'll save you the Google search. Jerry Lee Lewis was born 9/29/1935 and is STILL ALIVE at age 87. JOIN…
Podcast Shenangians
Oct. 1, 2022

Podcast Shenangians

Send us feedback/questions via Text Some large companies have been paying for their podcast episodes to be featured in video games. Marketing? OK, but do your advertisers know you are jacking up your download numbers? Full notes at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/409 JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join t…
Words Matter - Donations vs Give Back
Sept. 24, 2022

Words Matter - Donations vs Give Back

Send us feedback/questions via Text Do you know what website your media host is pointing to? Do you have links to your show in directories on that site? We also hear how Mark changed a few words that made a HUGE difference in his crowdfunding. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork…
Finding Good Podcast Guests
Sept. 17, 2022

Finding Good Podcast Guests

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about some low hanging fruit with a new podcaster and we get into finding guests for your podcast, and if newsletters are so powerful, why isn't everyone writing one? Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full web…
Apps, Resources and Tools You Need?
Sept. 10, 2022

Apps, Resources and Tools You Need?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we notice new resources, podcasts, and apps which is great, but some of these we ask, "What problem is this solving?" Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podca…
How Stressful is Podcasting To You?
Sept. 3, 2022

How Stressful is Podcasting To You?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from Podcast Movement, shares how the attendees have changed, and asks the question, "How stressful is podcasting for you?" Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Ma…
Playing with the Wisdom App and Talking 301 Redirects
Aug. 20, 2022

Playing with the Wisdom App and Talking 301 Redirects

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim are playing (we do that a lot on this show) with new technology. We ended up with quite the audience using the Wisdom App. They say you can monetize, but I haven't found that part yet (this is my very first time using the app). Sponsor: Podcast…
How to Clean a Sticky Zoom H6
Aug. 13, 2022

How to Clean a Sticky Zoom H6

Send us feedback/questions via Text A few weeks ago someone asked, "How do you clean a Zoom H6? " Today a listener who had the same issue got an answer from Zoom. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a po…