Podcasting Observations Newsletter

School of Podcasting Episodes

July 15, 2008

Podcast Promotion - What are YOU Doing?

Paul Colligan has a great post about building a podcast audience. So many people "If I build it they will come." Not so. Get ready for relentless marketing. Today I talk about www.prweb.com and other ways to build that audien...

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July 8, 2008

Podcaster Wins 10,000 Prize

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com This is show 143.I read about this on Leesa Barnes' blog how Terry Fallis won 10,000. He previously couldn't get an agent (which he now has). Congrats Terry. I mentioned toda...

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July 1, 2008

Podcamp Ohio Relections and Membership Sites

I went to Podcamp Ohio. It was great. WE RAN OUT OF ROOM. My hat is off to Angelo and everyone involved with organizing the event. It was so smooth, and they handled everything (what a great problem to have - not enough room!...

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June 16, 2008

Listening To Podcast Still Growing

Today I've got a BAD cold, and my throat is killing me. I share some stats from the latest report on Podcast consumers. Podcast Listening is up 5 % both video and Audio30% of regular Internet Users have downloaded a podcastVi...

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June 9, 2008

Using Google Analytics to Obtain Wordpress Stats

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com PODCAST CRASHINGIf you are using a live podcast system like talkshoe.com you need to be prepared to keep your show on track. I've listened to a few live podcasts, and someone...

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June 2, 2008

My Podcast Downloads up 98%

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I look at my stats from the first episode of 2007 vs the first episode of 2008. To make things fair, the first show published in 2007 has had 517 days to download so I ...

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May 24, 2008

Add to Any Promotional Plugin

Today I give thanks for all who have paid for my freedom, and we get some emails from folks like Emails from ://OneMinuteHowTo.com http://EclecticMix.com http://DRiPInvesting.org http://GLSmyth.com - blog: http://GLSmyth.Word...

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May 20, 2008

Time Shifted Interviews

Are you just getting started? Are you ready to launch a successful podcast? Check out our new Quick Start Package at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/quickstart You get:6 month subscription $1201 year blog hosting at www.coolerwebs...

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May 12, 2008

Free Wordpress Tips

Today’s episode comes from our weekly meetings that we have at the School of Podcasting. The question is what is the difference between a post and a page in Wordpress? A post will be at the top of your blog until you enter an...

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May 5, 2008

Wordpress 2.5 Bugs

This show ( download show ) was originally recorded last week 4/25. In the hussle and bustle, I never published it. You can read about my " Passing out " at BetterDave.com Audience FeedbackVince from www.bmoviecast.com agrees...

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April 21, 2008

Producing Video Podcasts Authors

Today we talk with Richard Harrington and Mark Weiser authors of the book Producing Video Podcasts: A Guide for Media Professionals. If you are a audio podcaster looking to get into video, it can help those looking to do it o...

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April 14, 2008

Scott Sigler and Podcasting For Authors

Today we talk with Scott Sigler who was the first person to have a Podcast only novel. People became addicted to it as the only way to get it was through his podcast. Later he published this book (Earthcore) and a second book...

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April 7, 2008

Too Old to Podcast? POPPYCOCK!

Today I talk about some of my reflections from speaking at the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop. I also play a promo for www.blogsviewsandblues.com TOO OLD TO PODCAST?There is no age limit on Podcasting. I know of an 8 year old ...

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March 31, 2008

Do As I Say...NOT As I Do

Today I explain why you had an episode show up a few days early. I also explain that I'm not going to be speaker at the Expo in Las Vegas (but will be going to Podcamp Ohio www.podcampohio.com ). I also talk about post dating...

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March 24, 2008

Podcast Secrets 2008 - Six Figure Incomes with Podcasting

Today my friend Paul Colligan from Podcast Secrets is on the show. Paul is a full time podcast consultant and Internet Marketing guru. While we are all at work, Paul is out testing new technologies, new strategies, talking wi...

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March 17, 2008

USB and Audacity Reviews

Show #129 originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we get the answers from last week's poll about USB interfaces and using Audacity. Thanks to: Joe from www.onthepodcast.net Anthony from www.diabeticincandyland.com M...

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March 10, 2008

Do You Have an "Audacity WuFooed Me" Story?

In a recent "Roundtable" at the School of Podcasting where members from the School of Podcasting get together and share tips and insights into all things podcasting we go to talking about using USB interfaces. People loved th...

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Feb. 25, 2008

Sponsorship Vs Premium Content

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com If you want to have a sponsor for your show, you need to be a SALES PERSON. New to sales? Check out Zig Ziglar or Tom Hopkins but you need to have a system in place to PROVE ...

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Feb. 18, 2008

Wizzard Media - Technnology for Podcasters

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com The NEW School of Podcasting site (created with www.wordpresstool.com ) is now live. Today we talk with Rob Walch from Wizzard Media. ( www.wizzard.tv ) as well as www.podc...

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Feb. 12, 2008

But Wait There's MORE!

Show #124 originating from http://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today's show is has a fair amount of news. It does make the show come off like a giant SOP commercial, but you should know how the School of Podcasting can be...

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Feb. 4, 2008

Is Podcast Promo Swapping Dead?

Show #123 Originating at http://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we talk about Promo Swapping. Is it dead? Is it useful? We also talk about making a great promo. We play some promos and ask, "Does this make you want to ...

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Jan. 28, 2008

Evo Terra Author of Expert Podcasting Practices

#122 This podcast originates at http://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we have an interview with Evo Terra who is the Author of Expert Podcasting for Dummies (as well as Podcasting For Dum mies) and one of the master m...

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Jan. 21, 2008

Battling Fan Noise in Your Podcast Studio

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I explain how I received my second microphone arm (the one that cost $39 on ebay and it works better than the one I got for $29). However, now with my computer closer...

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Jan. 14, 2008

Podcasting Can Boost Your Business - I've Got Proof

This podcast episdoe #120 originates at http://www.shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com One of the benefits of being a member of the School of Podcasting is our weekly roundtable / live Question and anser sessions (typical 60 - 1...

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