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In today's episode, Jim and Dave delve into a wide array of podcasting topics, including finding a quiet place to record, balancing podcasting with other hobbies and life, and the challenges of managing communities. They also discuss technical issues,...

I wanted to alert everyone that you can sleep in on Saturday. I have to attend a funeral for a friend (who lost her Mom) and cant do the show.  Enjoy your holiday, and be sure to hug all your friends, family, or anyone who has meaning in your...

This week we open with "What to do if you put out a survey and nobdy answers? We also talk about merch sales, some equipment updates, overthinking your podcast launch and more. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a...

Today we get an update on Jim's health and start answering your questions on re-releasing files, media hosts (new and old), Podcasting 2.0, and more.   JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code "...

Someone asked "How do you boost retention percentage?" (you see this in podcastsconnect.apple.com ) so we talk about that today, as we also take a look at how Ask the Podcast Coach wrapped up in 2023.  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the...

In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," Dave Jackson reveals a secret that has been giving him endless fun during podcast recordings. He recently acquired a , a powerful device that allows him to assign different functions to buttons, making his...

You never know what you're going to get when we start a show with a live audience. We are rounding out the end of the year and start talking about cleaning up things for 2024, while eye-balling black Friday specials.  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF...

Spotify has added audio books to their platform (great more competition for podcasts! Ugh).  We talk a little about merchandise and affiliate marketing. There is a new service that seems A LOT fishy, in Dave's opinion. The longer you podcast the...

Jim has been meeting one-on-one with his audience and getting great feedback. We also talk about advertising (how many is too many?) based on a new report. Evernote raised their price, and we talk about making sure you understand the tools you...

In today's episode, we tackle a range of topics that are sure to intrigue and spark discussions. From the potential shortcomings of Google's foray into podcasting with YouTube Music, to Apple taking steps that may result in fewer downloads and why...

Today, we look at the topic of, "Does having an ad int your show make it more legitimate?" I hate this because there are very legitimate shows that NEVER want to monetize, and I can also see a new listener hearing and ad for Ford and thinking, Big...

I have seen Larry Roberts from Red Hat Media do presentations on Chat GPT multiple times, and when Jim let me know he was out this week, I saw it as an opportunity to bring Larry in have Larry Co-Host. He is also the co-host of the show . The "Cherry...

Today I talk about a book called and it mentions how REALLY bad taking a break can be for your show. While I agree consistency is important, Jim has taken a few breaks off and on (as does this show occasionally) so we ask is it really REALLY bad?...

I had no idea Jim would answer, "YES" when I asked, "Have you ever had to do a podcaster that was drunk? We also help someone understand why nobody in your family is listening to your show.  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of...

Today's show starts off a little rocky as this is my first time using Ecamm Live (which I love). JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding...

This episode covered a wide range of topics, from recommendations vs feed drops to event experiences, audio engineering, and more. Here are three key takeaways that I think will be valuable for you: The Power of Clear Communication: As podcast hosts,...

Today we have a theme that what works for one podcaster may not work for you because your audience is different. We start by sharing that after putting a video version of this show on Spotify for Podcasters, I've received zero downloads of the...

Today someone asked, " Can I protect my rights to a podcast if I do the podcast for the company I work for? My boss wants me to start a podcast for work. Under the slim chances this podcast gets big & starts to generate revenue, how do I protect...

Today Dave and Jim talk about a show that appears to be stuck. We also talk about media hosts, electricity and microphones, Clarity Sound, Bad Audio, Dave's Garage Sale and More. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free...

This show is brought to you by the School of Podcasting and sponsored by , and .  Welcome to another episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach" with your hosts Jim Collison and Dave Jackson! In Episode 447, we have a jam-packed show filled with...

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson along with special guest Max Trescott cover a wide range of topics related to podcasting. They start by emphasizing the importance of keeping surveys simple and concise, sharing...

Today Adam A. Adams from joins Dave Jackson from the  and we talk about what stops a podcast from launching, and what makes for a successful podcast launch. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon...

Meta Thread is out...YAWN...I mean it is twitter with a different name. Dave was (originally) confused by the new Rode Pod Mic USB but has since figured out to PUSH the volume know to enable monitoring through headphones.  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF...

Today Dave Jackson and Jim Collison answer some classic questions and one that has us stumped. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding...