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How Long Should Your Podcast Test Be?
May 14, 2023

How Long Should Your Podcast Test Be?

We know to get the podcast to grow; you may need to tweak it until you find the right formula that resonates with your audience. Today we talk about how long do you leave a "Tweak" in place before you …

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Can You Learn to be Funny?
May 7, 2023

Can You Learn to be Funny?

What Daw for a mac? How do I make my true crime show funny? What do I use to make "Ask the Podcast Coach?" and other questions answered? JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using …

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Help I Hate My Voice! - How to Overcome This Podcast Hurdle
April 29, 2023

Help I Hate My Voice! - How to Overcome This Podcast Hurdle

Someone on Facebook can't get over their voice. Other people can't get comfortable doing a solo show. How long is too long when it comes to shoutouts? What to do with Rude guests? Dave Jackson from the and Jim Collison …

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Your Top Podcast Tip For Newbies
April 23, 2023

Your Top Podcast Tip For Newbies

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the hosts discuss various topics such as podcast trends, taxes, storytelling techniques, feedback, private podcasts, competition, and many more. They also share their funny and insightful personal experiences...

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How Much Research Is Enough? Research vs Record?
April 15, 2023

How Much Research Is Enough? Research vs Record?

Jim is out taking care of an old kitty, so we are joined by Uncle Marv from IT Business Podcast. We start by talking about research, and when do you stop researching and start recording? JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING …

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I'm Not Done!!!
April 8, 2023

I'm Not Done!!!

We talk about words on your show's artwork, how Dave made $125 CPM, what percentage of television is commercials, podcasting WITHOUT the Internet. Recording Platforms: StreamYard, Squadcast, Riverside, Ecamm & More. The episode concludes...

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This Should Be Growing..
April 1, 2023

This Should Be Growing..

Today there are several questions asking, "Is my baby ugly?" as "This should be growing..." (why???). I'm joined by Fuzz Martin from who has a background in radio and advertising. We talk about the need of having "Truth Tellers" who …

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Podcast Marketing - Close to the Click
March 25, 2023

Podcast Marketing - Close to the Click

Dave is back from the road and today we talk about podcast marketing, newsletters, events, and backing up your data. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. …

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No Show This Week Enjoy Dan and Visit Mark
March 18, 2023

No Show This Week Enjoy Dan and Visit Mark

The Good news: I'm back from Las Vegas The bad news: I'm still on the road in Nashville. So be sure to visit Mark at (and tell a friend) and enjoy Dan's show Got a question? Go to Become a …

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Is YouTube a Podcast? Do We Care?
March 5, 2023

Is YouTube a Podcast? Do We Care?

Dave starts us off with a Power Rant on how YouTube is NOT a podcast, and Jim wants to know why this even matters. This is based on Dave's YouTube video. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of …

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Podcasts Coming to Google's Music Platform... Again
Feb. 25, 2023

Podcasts Coming to Google's Music Platform... Again

Google announced, according to , "We will soon start to bring both audio and video-first podcasts to YouTube Music for users in the US.." Today we acknowledge that this could be huge if Google sticks with it (after all didn't …

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Walking Brad Through a Podcast Launch Using David Hooper's S.C.R.A.P.E. Method
Feb. 18, 2023

Walking Brad Through a Podcast Launch Using David Hooper's S.C.R.A.P.…

Today as have David Hooper from and Brad Miller joins us to help him "start strong" with a new cancer related podcast he is hoping to launch in April. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free …

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Is Google Done With Podcasting (and do we care)?
Feb. 11, 2023

Is Google Done With Podcasting (and do we care)?

You create a QR code. Maybe you use a service like ; where do you send your potential audience? Google is backing away from podcasting, but how far? Dave and Jim tackle your questions and more. Got a question? Leave …

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Back From Podfest 2023
Feb. 5, 2023

Back From Podfest 2023

Dave is back and physically still recouping from Podfest 2023. He shares some of the insights about the event, and what he saw. There were LOTS of new people. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a …

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Start Strong! Crafting the Perfect Podcast Introduction
Jan. 28, 2023

Start Strong! Crafting the Perfect Podcast Introduction

In Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Cullison answer podcast-related questions live. They discuss good intros, podcast descriptions, and other media hosts. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the...

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The Fragile Balance of Host and Co-Host in Podcasting
Jan. 14, 2023

The Fragile Balance of Host and Co-Host in Podcasting

Today we start with a question about a podcast that went from two people to three people and didn't really set up expectations and how this awkward situation often comes up when the different players of a podcast don't discuss …

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What is In and What is Out in 2023?
Jan. 7, 2023

What is In and What is Out in 2023?

Today's episode riffs on the article by and . We also touch on music, chat gpt, creativity on NYE, and potentially sharpening your pitch. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " …

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Can a Brand New Podcaster Make $500 In Their First Month?
Dec. 31, 2022

Can a Brand New Podcaster Make $500 In Their First Month?

The chat room is on fire today with come great topics such as swapping hosts, bitcoin taxes, podcast events, and can a brand new podcaster make $500 in their first month. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of …

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Does Podcasting Help You Handle Stress
Dec. 24, 2022

Does Podcasting Help You Handle Stress

It's Christmas Eve and Dave and Jim have their Santa hats on and are ready to follow up with with Dave's new . We also look at the question, "Does being a podcaster help you handle stress? JOIN THE SCHOOL …

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Dave bought a mac mini:  moving your podcast  to a new machine
Dec. 19, 2022

Dave bought a mac mini: moving your podcast to a new machine

Today's is a little more hardware-related (and Jim get's his nerd on BIG TIME) as Dave has bought a Mac Mini, and Jim has some great advice about moving to a new machine. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the …

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What Does Next Level Podcasting Mean?
Dec. 10, 2022

What Does Next Level Podcasting Mean?

When I browse different groups, websites, etc I see new podcasters who have been producing content for a while, and now they want to take things "to the next level." So we start the show today asking, "What does taking …

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The New Crop of Podcasters
Dec. 3, 2022

The New Crop of Podcasters

Podcasts have become a popular form of entertainment and media. In the past decade, the podcast industry has experienced tremendous growth. Consequently, those questions we answered over and over are back (what's the best microphone, can I play music,...

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Black Friday Toys, Santa is Huge on TikTok
Nov. 27, 2022

Black Friday Toys, Santa is Huge on TikTok

Whether you love it or hate it, Black Friday is a shopping holiday that has taken over America. For many people, it's a time to score great deals on presents for the people in their lives. But for others, it's …

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How Much Information is Too Much Information For Your Podcast?
Nov. 20, 2022

How Much Information is Too Much Information For Your Podcast?

In our social media-obsessed world, it's hard to decide when sharing personal information is too much information. We think about if there are some guidelines to help you make that decision. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of...

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