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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...

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the guest Dan LeFebvre from the show . Dave and Dano discuss audio exporting tools like Descript and Adobe Enhance, Ads (programmatic and host read) along with the issue of self-hosting a podcast on a personal...

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various tips and tricks for podcasters looking to improve their viewership and discoverability. They talk about the benefits and downsides of adding video versions to...

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various topics related to podcasting. They explore the idea of downloading and re-hosting RSS feeds from a podcast host to a personal website and the importance of...

You're supposed to be yourself. Be authentic, but you also need to bring some energy if you want to keep people's attention right? Let's Discussion along with many other questions from the podcasting space. The episode covers various topics related to...

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 decide if it is working or not (along with all of...

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 the coupon code " coach " and save...

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 from provide answers for all...

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...

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 Join the School of Podcasting...

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...

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 will help you...

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%. Your podcast...

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 Supporter

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 Podcasting worry-free using the coupon...

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 they ). We also discuss...

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 using the coupon code " ask"...

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 it at and we will use it in a...

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 full website, o...

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...