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Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to this week’s episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, and I’m excited to be joined by my good friend Jim Collison as we kick back after Thanksgiving and dig into everyt...
Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dive into the evolving world of podcasting where authenticity wrestles against the growing pressures of monetization ...
Send us feedback/questions via Text First up, I share some behind-the-scenes updates, including my recent move from a lifetime video hosting deal that went south to Voomly, and how AI tools like ChatGPT are helping me generat...
Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wonder if daily podcasting helps or hurts? We break down how to use November-style challenges to build reps without burning yourself out, and why the best consistency is consistently d...
Send us feedback/questions via Text What happens when your listener’s device can generate a personalized podcast on command—your voice, their preferences, zero friction? We dig into a bold forecast from Joe Pulizzi and use it...
Send us feedback/questions via Text The feed isn’t “social” anymore—it’s an endless parade of AI-recommended video. So why are we still hoping a 30-second short will magically convert strangers into hour-long listeners? We pu...
Send us feedback/questions via Text What happens when AI gets good enough to sit in the co-host chair—but not good enough to replace a heartbeat? We dig into the real trade-offs behind AI in podcasting, from research assistan...
Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever feel like your show is stuck at 30 downloads and your guests won’t share your episode? We’ve been there, and we’re putting it all on the table—how language choices affect your brand an...
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave Jackson flies solo this week (with special guest appearances from Randy Black and Ralph Estep Jr.) to tackle this challenging question and more. Randy shares a heart-wrenching story ab...
Send us feedback/questions via Text How do you find guests when your podcast covers extremely niche topics? It's a challenge many creators face, especially when starting out. Dave Jackson and Jim Cullison tackle this question...
Send us feedback/questions via Text The boundaries between legal protection and audience engagement blur when we confront one of podcasting's persistent questions: do you need release forms from your guests? This episode dive...
Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wondered what's lurking in your podcast stats? This week, we tackle a mysterious surge in ThinkBot downloads that has creators scratching their heads. When this web crawler suddenly ou...
Send us feedback/questions via Text In today's show Dave is back from Podcast Movement 2025 in Dallas and shares some of the things he saw. We are joined by Marty and get an inside scoop of podcasting blind. Sponsors: Podcast...
Send us feedback/questions via Text What truly builds podcast audiences - authentic connections or inflated metrics? This episode explores the fascinating contrast between Taylor Swift's approach to audience building and ques...
Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wonder if your podcast title is helping or hurting your discoverability? We unpack a fascinating case study of "Booked on Planning" – a podcast about city planning that highlights the ...
Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to our show, where we dive deep into the secrets of growth and why your favorite shows might not be hitting the big time. Are lackluster plots or poor marketing to blame? We'll anal...
Send us feedback/questions via Text Is there something podcasters are doing that is a waste of time, and if so, what should we doing instead? Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestory...
Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim has 12 monitors, and the chat room can't get over it. He explains how he uses them and if it keeps him warm in the winter. Check the chapters for other topics. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Co…
Send us feedback/questions via Text We have a new Awesome Supporter! Randy Black from the Shooting Straight Podcast with Jim Clayton. Jim and Dave start with helping Ray figure out how to handle a potential sponsor spamming h...
Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim tried something new on his latest episode, he added "Mick" his AI Co-host. So we talked about the roll of AI in podcasting. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Vide…
Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wonder why some podcast episodes get shared like wildfire while others barely get a whisper? This week on Ask the Podcast Coach, we're diving deep into the mysterious world of podcast shareability - uncovering the secret sauce that transforms good content in…
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Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we start off by talking about using social media to promote your show, and what it takes to get someone to stop the scroll, and come listen to your show (hint: it's not "episode 16 is out!). This podcast uses chapters to make it easy to skip to different to…
Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode, we talk about the unpredictability of podcasting when things like power outages shut things down, strategies for running better interviews, and the importance of prepping y...