Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Podcast Hot Seat Whispr F...
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Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show.
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Video Version (unedited)
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00:00 - Introduction -Welcome Back Jim
01:07 - Dave's Last Episode Update
03:07 - Sponsor: Podcast Branding Co.
04:20 - SPonsor: BasedonaTrueStoryPodcast.com
06:07 - If It's True is it Mean?
07:16 - Reflections on What and How to Change in 2026
12:38 - The Role of AI in Show Notes and Content Creation
19:18 - The YouTube Conundrum and Community Engagement
22:56 - Costs of Podcasting - Lessons Learned
26:55 - Nashville Documentary: It all begins with a song
34:15 - Be Careful Who You Listen To
38:32 - Do We Have the Talent and the Timing?
40:51 - Play To Your Strengths
42:27 - AI in Dave's Workflow
43:30 - Jim Nerds out on ChatGpt
47:25 - Dave Uses Magi for AI Tools
51:37 - AI For Blogs and SEO
54:05 - Wispr Flow for Speech to Text
57:05 - Awesome Supporters
57:43 - Join the School of Podcasting
57:53 - Get Your Podcast Checked Out
58:07 - Try Podpage
58:27 - Home Gadget Geeks
58:36 - Supporter of the Week: Keep the Flame Alive
59:56 - Support the Show! You'll Feel Better
01:00:28 - Monetization: How Long Does it Take?
01:03:28 - Changing Formats May Lose Some of Your Audience
01:06:36 - A Sensitive AI Generated Show
01:11:11 - Going to Podfest For the First Time
01:12:17 - Dave Will Be Inducting Mark From Captivate
01:14:08 - Libsyn in 2026
01:16:51 - The Amazing Podcast Community
01:17:47 - Promo Swapping
01:20:37 - YouTube Videos Being Flagged
01:21:07 - Podcast 411 Zach Smith Interview About YouTube
01:23:17 - YouTube is Still the Go To Resource for Video
01:24:53 - Vimeo Got Purchased By Being Spoons
01:27:07 - Coming Up On Our Shows