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School of Podcasting Episodes

May 1, 2017

Best Podcasting Practices - Per Bridge Ratings

Because of My Podcast: Katie Krimitsos Katie is the host of the Biz Women Rock show, and when I asked her how she would finish the "Becuase of my podcast ____" she answered, "Everything" She feels her business, her consulting...

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April 24, 2017

Shaping Your Content for Maximum Impact - Niel J. Guilarte

Welcome to episode 563 of the School of Podcasting Have you ever had a problem with something, and then when you stated your problem out loud the answer came to you as you were saying it? You can use that exercise to help you...

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April 17, 2017

He Changed His Format and Grew His Audience -Joe Saul-Sehy of Stackin…

Today on episode 562 Joe Saul Sehy of the Stacking Benjamins podcast explains how he changed his podcast format, and lost 30% of his audience but now is working on his fifth sponsor. Joe Saul-Sehy is the creator and co-host o...

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April 10, 2017

Podcast Expectations vs Reality: How Natalie Eckdal Shifted Her Podca…

Podcasting in the Media: Teen Titans I want to thank Caine Door of the Adventure Frequency for letting me know that: "In the newly released animated film: Teen Titans the Judas contract (Warner Brothers) Kevin Smith is in the...

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April 3, 2017

What Podcasters Can Learn From Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry died last month at the age of 90. I saw him four years ago at a special event that honored him with tons of musicians (Merle Haggard, Ronnie Hawkins, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Joe Bonamassa and Lemmy Kilmister) comi...

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March 27, 2017

Asking Your Audience For Feedback

When you create a recipe for food, you serve it to someone and ask them "What do you think?' They might say, "it needs more salt" or some other suggestion. It is then up to you like the chef to decide if you want to implement...

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March 13, 2017

Podcasting Continues to Grow 22% in Two Years

Because of My Podcast I'm on the Cover of a Comic Book Jeremy Dennis explains how he was able to commission a custom comic book cover thanks to his supporters. New Edison Research on Podcasting Edison Research did a telephone...

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March 6, 2017

Journalism 101 For Podcasters

You can be the media. In a world where what is and is not true, you have the power and distribution to be your own media outlet. I have known Emily Prokop (of the Story Behind Podcast ) as we run in the same circles, but I wa...

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Feb. 27, 2017

My Favorite Episode Is - Podfest Reflections

Today I'm back from Podfest in Orlando Florida. What a great show, there were tons of brand new podcasters looking to jump into the space. This week we share if you had one podcast episode that sticks in your brain, if so why...

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Feb. 20, 2017

Behind The Scenes of Creating a Local Podcast

Today I share some insights after talking with Jason Norris of Podcast Logical Chris Holifield of I Am Salt Lake Lee of This is Rammy Ken Blannchard from Upper Marlboro (and black man with a gun ) We hear what it is like to s...

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Feb. 13, 2017

Glenn Rubenstein - Podcast Advertising Works

Comments? Call them in 888-563-3228 Today we talk with Glenn Rubenstein who is the author of the book Podcast Advertising Works . Glenn worked at the TWIT podcast network in both ad sales and as the company’s Director of Mark...

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Feb. 6, 2017

Podcasting Gives a Listener a Reason To Live

Today we have a serious subject that isn't so much about getting more downloads, and new cool gear, but the fact that your podcast can make a difference. I've helped people save money on fear, and help them launch podcasts. I...

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Jan. 30, 2017

Podcasting Pet Peeves of My Listeners

Once a month this year, I'm going ask you a question and use those answers for an episode. I want to get to under you more, and in general get a better understand of what you like and dislike. This month I asked, "What are th...

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Jan. 23, 2017

Behind the Scenes of the Horse Radio Network

Today we go deep into running the business that is The Horse Radio Network . We talk with America's Horse Husband Glenn "the Geek" Hebert SPONSOR: Emerald City Productions Get your first four episodes edited for $15 each (and...

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Jan. 16, 2017

Spreaker Introduces Ad Revenue System

Because of My Podcast Dana Gould I was reading an article where West Word was interviewing Dana Gould (Who I find hilarious) and they asked him he still does his podcast (the Dana Gould Hour) while now running/writing the sho...

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Jan. 9, 2017

A Great Example of Podcasting For Your Business

Because of My Podcast: My Family Was Fed A Giant Meal Cale Nelson of Ham Radio 360 sent in a great story where a listener told him NOTt to make dinner the Thursday before Christmas. Then sent Cale a giant box of Barbecue. Whe...

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Jan. 2, 2017

This is Your Podcast Wake Up Call

Here it is 2017. Congratulations you made it through another year. Some of you were going to start podcasting last year, some of you go back to 2015. Some of you, are going back even further. Today I want to give you some ide...

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Dec. 26, 2016

My Favorite Podcast is 2016 Edition

This Year SOP Listeners said the following list was "Their Favorite Podcast" This means if they could only listen to ONE, this would be the show. Here they are in alphabetical order 4:00 Adam Carolla Show - http://adamcarolla...

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Dec. 19, 2016

What Can Podcasters Learn From Amazon.com

Because of My Podcast I Got Media Passes - Cheri Field Cheri Fields has at least 7 children, and produces the Creation Science for Kids Podcast http://creationscience4kids.com/ What Podcaster's Can Learn From Amazon.com Amazo...

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Dec. 12, 2016

Podcast Guest and Hosting Duties

Call the Show 888-563-3228 Because of my Podcast Cale Nelson Last week, a listener contacted me via email. He is one of my Pateron Supporters. He said he noticed on my Pateron page the goal for buying a new Mixer. He went on ...

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Dec. 5, 2016

Creating and Growing Your Podcast Brand with Marketing Manager Lauren…

Branding and Marketing Your Podcast: Lauren Nelson Interview Today on episode 543 we talk with fellow podcast Lauren Nelson who is the Marketing Manager for Crowdspring.com She produce the audio drama podcast " The Box " and ...

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Nov. 28, 2016

Standing Out Leads To Better Opportunities and A Six Figure Podcast I…

Today we talk with Michael Oneal. Michael has over 500 episodes of his Solopreneur Hour , and also a co-host/producer of the Hines Ward show . Michael talks about how standing out leads to better relationships which lead to b...

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Nov. 21, 2016

What Goes Into Making a Podcast Episode?

Today I want to share what I do to put together an episode. My example will be the the latest episode of the Logical Weight Loss Podcast. I also do a podcast microphone shootout with microphones in the $300 range (last week ...

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Nov. 14, 2016

Is The Audio Technica ATR2100 Still the Best Podcasting Microphone?

Today we are going to get our gear on. All you gear heads are going to love this. We are going to talk about some of the best places to purchase gear, we are going to talk about mixers, and we are going to compare three micro...

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