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Aug. 24, 2024
Engaging Eye Contact: How Much is Too Much in Podcasting?
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from Podcast Movement, and he and Jim talk about the conference and answer questions about business cards, eye contact in video, self-hosting, Podcasting 2.0, and more. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - Mark Makes You Look Amazing, Artwork, Websites and more Based On a True Story Podcast - How Much of That Movie is Accurate? Mentioned In This Episode Awesome Supporters - www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome School of Podcasting - https://learn.school...
496
Aug. 17, 2024
Video Podcasting and Using AI Tips
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today, Chris Stone from Castahead.net is sitting in Jim's chair, so we dive deeper into getting started in video and using AI when and when not to use it. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co Have EVERYTHING in your podcast look great (artwork, lead agents, your WHOLE SITE) by using Mark at www.podcastbranding.co Based On a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how many of those "based on a true story" movies are accurate? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com Menti...
495
Aug. 10, 2024
Don't Fall Into Casterbation Practices
Send us feedback/questions via Text Casterbation is when a podcaster does anything that makes them appear to be working on their show, as long as it doesn't include working on making better content. SPONSORS PodcastBranding.co BasedOnaTrueStoryPodcast.com Featured Supporter MSH2 Music - Mountain Music Half Hour Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting Audacity Software Castmagic Tube Buddy Poe AI Tool Capsho AI Tool Podcast Hot Seat The Dip Book By Seth Godin Majai AI Tool Podpage.com Log...
494
Aug. 3, 2024
Effective Podcast Swag and audience engagement
Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode, we dive into the complexities of producing a podcasting retrospective and the challenges it brings, exploring the importance of storytelling and relationships in podcasting. We discuss our experiences with networking at conferences, share tips for making meaningful connections, and reflect on the value of meeting people face-to-face. We also touch on the intricacies of giveaways and listener engagement, from personalized swag to tailored conte...
483
July 27, 2024
Podcasting Lessons From Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift Ever compared your podcasting journey to rocking out at a Bon Jovi concert? We'll take you through our trials and triumphs with streaming tools like Ecamm and StreamYard, sharing insights from our live chat audience about maintaining audio quality. Inspired by Tom Webster's "The Audience Is Listening," we dive into how truly knowing your listeners can fuel your podcast's growth. Prepare for some entertaining analogies as we liken our podcast experiences to those unforge...
492
July 20, 2024
Running With Scissors: Dave Tests EvMux
Send us feedback/questions via Text With Streamyard having some "Weird" things going on under their new ownership, I started to look at EvMux as a replacement. Today (after playing with it for 30 minutes) I take it for a test run today. Here is a quick walk through of EvMux. Link to video version of this episode. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co (artwork, websites and more) Based on a True Story Podcast School of Podcasting (use the coupon code "coach") Featured Supporter Jodi Krangle at https://v...
891
July 14, 2024
Using Teases to Engage Your Podcast Audience
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are joined by Voice Over artist Jodi Krangle of VoiceOversandVocals.com check out here Audio Branding Podcast. Dave explains that by not telling people where he will be working the tease of not knowing is causing his inbox, his phone, etc to BLOW UP. When you tease your audience it brings them to the edge of their seat. So keep a crumb of information hidden to increase that knowledge gap. We also talk about AI and Voice Over, Jodi's tech setup, inte...
490
July 7, 2024
Your Podcast Emergency Plan
Today on the show we talk a little Fourth of July fun, and Dave taking a tumble leaving his knees all bloody. We answer some great questions like, "Should my ad be an ad for the ad?" "Are you ready to handle a podcast emergency?" "Recommended Email...
489
June 29, 2024
Building a Story Arc
Today, we're joined by special guest D.R., and we'll be exploring the intricate craft of building a compelling story arc for your podcast episodes. We'll also touch on how reviews influence our decisions, the evolving role of AI in editing and...
488
June 22, 2024
Defining a Call To Action
Today we delve into the world of format changes in radio shows and how long to test them, comparing the trial durations with TV shows. We discuss the ins and outs of running podcast ads and the complexities of measuring their effectiveness. From...
487
June 15, 2024
The Podcast IS the Mountain - Appreciating Podcasting's Opportunities
Today we are joined by Danny Brown head of support at Captivate.fm and we follow along with the chat room. One person wants to know what podcasting leads to, and what is the next big thing? Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast...
486
June 8, 2024
Why Start a Podcast? Exploring Purpose and Persistence
I saw this where a person was like, "Why even start?! Nobody makes any money? Maybe I should buy $10,000 in gear? Um, Yeah, No. Why do people get married again. Why do we have kids? Let's talk about it. Also what is the difference between...
485
June 2, 2024
The Power of Starting With the End in Mind
You jump into podcasting. You're excited to get going. I helped some folks this week that hadn't thought things through which reminded me that we need to start with the end in mind, and then work backward. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...
484
May 25, 2024
Navigating AI in Podcast Creation
Today's episode is all about the fascinating (and kinda spooky) world of AI voices and their role in reshaping the podcasting landscape. From discussing the impact of AI technology on audio production to sharing tips on recording and editing, we delve...
483
May 18, 2024
Improving Podcast Performance and Delivery
In this episode, they'll walk you through their unique experiences and insights on the importance of authenticity, critical self-evaluation, and embracing one's uniqueness in podcasting. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead...
482
May 11, 2024
Bringing Back the Classics: Music, Tech, and Making Lasting Podcast Content
Today, we dive deep beyond the surface, exploring a cornucopia of topics from the resurgence of classic '70s music influenced by modern media to the practicalities and trends in technology, like the evolving use of iPads and the nuances of studio...
481
May 4, 2024
Growing Your Podcast Audience: Time, Tools, and Techniques
This show is brought to you by the Today we talk about realistic growth of a podcast audience. I've always said the formula is Value in Episode X Smart Promotion = Downloads A recent episode of the Grow Your Show podcast mentioned we might want...
480
April 27, 2024
Balancing Passion and Logic in Podcasting: Strategies for Success
Today, Dave and Jim start off by looking at the motivational forces of a podcaster. "I think you need to be about 55% passion so that you have enough, "I MUST do this, and 45% logic helps you then steer it in the right direction." You need both for...
479
April 20, 2024
Unveiling Dave's Latest Podcast Venture and Tips for Maintaining Audio Quality
Dave is making some of his new show, , and explains how he made decisions. We also talk formatting in apps, hate watching shows, avoiding bad audio from your guests and much more. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or...
478
April 13, 2024
SMS and Podcasting: A Match for Audience Engagement?
Hey there, and welcome back to "Ask the Podcast Coach," the show where your podcasting queries get the spotlight. Today, I've got an action-packed episode for you that's brimming with insights on using SMS to grow your podcast audience. I'm super...
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April 6, 2024
The Art of Podcast Feedback: Public or Private?
In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," we dive into the nuances of adding enhanced content like slides to your YouTube videos. I discuss with Jim the evolving landscape of podcasting, the tricky transition from hobby to business, and the balance...
476
March 23, 2024
How Do You Brainstorm With Yourself?
Today, someone asked, How do you brainstorm with yourself? Jim and Dave provide a few options and strategies that you can use so you don't have to be by yourself. We also talk about what to do if the name of your show is being used by a dead...
475
March 16, 2024
AI and Podcasting: Generating Episode Ideas
Today we help Dave with new artwork along with using AI to help you evaluate and generate topic ideas for your show. We talk editing, and the joys of rolling your chair over your headphone cable (again). JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the...
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March 10, 2024
Navigating Formatting Challenges in Apple Podcast Descriptions
This show is equipped with Podcasting 2.0 chapters. Get a modern podcast app at Hello everyone, Dave Jackson here, your trusty guide through the podcasting landscape, welcoming you back to another episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach." Today,...