Episodes
May 7, 2022
Does Listening at 2X Indicate That Show is Bad?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we have many interesting discussions ranging from Spotify's video offering, does listening to a podcast at a faster signal the podcast is boring? We see a new software meant for TV writers but could easily be used for podcasters, and Dave has a new micropho…
April 30, 2022
Trashing Podcast Trailers
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is starting a new podcast called The Podcast Trailer show which spurred a discussion on: Do we need a trailer? What makes a good trailer? What do you use it for? Along with how to make a decision, and if you're going to zoom with Jim, you better not have a B…
April 24, 2022
Dirty Little Podfader?
Send us feedback/questions via Text I've heard some people refer to labeling someone as a Podfader carries with it major amounts of shame. To this, I say HUH? Jim and I discuss other topics listed below. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a brandin…
April 16, 2022
Words Have Power
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave shares how he presented words heard many times before that had an impact on his audience. Jim has finished his taxes ahead of schedule. This show is best consumed on a new podcast app such as Fountain or Castamatic SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you ne…
April 9, 2022
Payments Around Interviews
Send us feedback/questions via Text Would you pay someone to be a guest on your show? Would you charge a guest to be on your show? As always Dave and Jim go where the chat room leads up. We also ask, "What did you learn from a podcast this week." SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artw…
April 2, 2022
Podcast Movement Evolutions 2022 Reflections
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is backs from Podcast Movement Evolutions and is using the Mixcast 4 with the new firmware update. Dave is back from PME 2022, and Jim's son is sniffing the family business. Video Version SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co Featured Supporter: Jodi KrangleCheck out …
March 19, 2022
The Ol' Switcheroo
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim are back for episode 384. We are testing twitter spaces and got a decent amount of people listening and asking questions SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podc…
March 5, 2022
The Shady Practices of Podomatic
Send us feedback/questions via Text Some companies don't understand the true price of an upset customer. Podomatic had the opportunity to "Do the right thing" and well, they didn't Jim is no longer a customer. They now are getting this negative message out to the world, over $120. How much will the…
Feb. 26, 2022
Spotify Acquires Blocks For Their Wall
Send us feedback/questions via Text Spotify was in a news a lot this week. They bought Podsites (known for questionable attribution activities) and Chartible (also known for questionable attribution activities ). Alex Jones popped up on the platform. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast …
Feb. 19, 2022
How Many Ads is Too Many Ads?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim are ready for Spring, Dave had an allergic reaction to Niacin, and in Podcasting, we start off the discussion about podcast advertising. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out…
Feb. 12, 2022
Let's Talk Podcast Trailers
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim talk about podcast trailers (back in the day we called them Promos). The next episode of the School of Podcasting will talk about how to create a podcast trailer (schoolofpodcasting.com/814 ) so today I asked some of the awesome supporters to s…
Feb. 5, 2022
Cross Promotional Networks
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave shares some great insights from the book Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling by Eric Nuzum about Networks in general. You can make your own cross-promotional network to boost downloads. Jim shares what it's like to be on …
Jan. 30, 2022
Translate Your Live Stream On The Fly
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim brings a new toy he's been playing with to the show. Microsoft Translate is an amazing tool if you are up against any kind of language Barrier. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach…
Jan. 23, 2022
New Tools - New Features
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about some of the changes at Spotify (the good and the bad). Some audio quality comparisons and some new tools aimed at podcasters (and one that isn't but could be a great feedback tool). Thanks to all of our awesome supporters. You can support the …
Jan. 15, 2022
Let's Not Pit Podcasters Against Each Other
Send us feedback/questions via Text I heard a podcaster talking about different "Classes" of podcasters (think upper and lower class). He mentioned "Elites" and it made me sad. Likewise, there was an article about podcasting not having hits lately and it made me scratch my head. SPONSOR: PodcastBra…
Jan. 8, 2022
Multiple Languages in a Single Podcast?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we answer a question that came in from the website at askthepdocastcoach.com (see the microphone in the bottom right-hand corner. Thanks to the following: Podcast Branding www.podcastbranding.co Based on a True Story Podcast www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com…
Jan. 1, 2022
Being Yourself Can Be Hard - But Worth It
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim are back after a week off!. We tweaked some things with the show. We've done away with the "shout out" section as it was getting a bit long. The definition of a Patron is "a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause…
Dec. 25, 2021
The Ultimate Podcast Lightning Round (Replay)
Send us feedback/questions via Text Merry Christmas Everyone! This is a replay of episode 700 of the School of Podcasting titled, "Fifty Four Podcast Questions in Twenty Six Minutes." (along with some updates as that episode is from December 2019). We will be back on January 1, 2022 Thanks to all o…
Dec. 18, 2021
Are Podcasters Setting Themselves Up to Be Sued?
Send us feedback/questions via Text A recent article in The Verge about SiriusXM being sued by the National Association for the Deaf (NAD) and the Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) for failing to provide captioning and transcripts for “the vast majority” of its podcasts. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.c…
Dec. 11, 2021
What's Up with YouTube and Podcasts?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Different shows are saying different things. Is it going to merge with Google podcasts? We play two clips and scratch our head together. Tascam Mixcast 4 Update: Last week we had an unpleasant situation and I had a call with some Tascam representatives and they a…
Dec. 4, 2021
Before You Buy That Tascam Mixcast 4...
Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to the trainwreck (well, not really Jim kept the boat afloat). I'll keep you posted as I work with Tascam to if this is an operator error. At this point I'm 95% sure the Tascam Mixcast 4 is going back. Today Dave is using some new gear (a Shure SM7B, and …
Nov. 27, 2021
What to do when you notice your podcast content isn't working anywhere
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we start off with someone who has tried audio and now video, but their show isn't growing as fast as they would like. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning grap…
Nov. 20, 2021
How Do I Shape My Podcast Idea Into Content That Inspires Engagement?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are joined by Dave who wants to launch a show in December but needs a little feedback. We walk him through identifying his goals and audience. We also talk about how the show might be changing in 2022. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a …
Nov. 13, 2021
How To Make Your Podcast Stand Out
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we start by discussing how to make your podcast stand out and later talk promotion, website hosting, and "New Podcaster Syndrome." SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award…