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Oct. 15, 2022

What do We Put in Show Notes?

Your show's description (often called "Show notes") seems to take on many shapes and sizes. What constitutes good show notes? What do I Need? What about images? Websites? SEO? JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free...

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Oct. 8, 2022

Starting a Podcast With $500 What Would You Buy?

If someone handed you $500 and wanted to start a podcast, what would you tell them to buy. We talked about many topics, but we talk about this question at 35:36 I'll save you the Google search. Jerry Lee Lewis was born 9/29/1935 and is STILL ALIVE at...

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Oct. 1, 2022

Podcast Shenangians

Some large companies have been paying for their podcast episodes to be featured in video games. Marketing? OK, but do your advertisers know you are jacking up your download numbers? Full notes at JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of...

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Sept. 25, 2022

Words Matter - Donations vs Give Back

Do you know what website your media host is pointing to? Do you have links to your show in directories on that site? We also hear how Mark changed a few words that made a HUGE difference in his crowdfunding.  Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you...

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Sept. 17, 2022

Finding Good Podcast Guests

Today we talk about some low hanging fruit with a new podcaster and we get into finding guests for your podcast, and if newsletters are so powerful, why isn't everyone writing one? Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents...

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Sept. 10, 2022

Apps, Resources and Tools You Need?

Today we notice new resources, podcasts, and apps which is great, but some of these we ask, "What problem is this solving?"

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Sept. 4, 2022

How Stressful is Podcasting To You?

Dave is back from Podcast Movement, shares how the attendees have changed, and asks the question, "How stressful is podcasting for you?" Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, o has you covered. Mark is...

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Aug. 20, 2022

Playing with the Wisdom App and Talking 301 Redirects

Today Dave and Jim are playing (we do that a lot on this show) with new technology. We ended up with quite the audience using the . They say you can monetize, but I haven't found that part yet (this is my very first time using the app).  Sponsor:...

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Aug. 13, 2022

How to Clean a Sticky Zoom H6

A few weeks ago someone asked, "How do you clean a Zoom H6? " Today a listener who had the same issue got an answer from Zoom.  Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, o has you covered. Mark is a...

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Aug. 6, 2022

Receiving Promotional Consideration From Our Guest

Special Co-host David Hooper David Hooper of and author of the book Sponsors: SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at not only is Mark an award-winning graphic...

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July 31, 2022

Asynchronous Interviews

Today Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from Home Gadget Geeks answer your questions about the following topics. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach...

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July 23, 2022

What Makes You Try a New Podcast?

Jim is back and Dave got some feedback from the show? We've heard the "Signal to Noise Ratio" has become a bit more noise. So today we cut the show shorter when we ran out of topics. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a...

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July 16, 2022

You Did How Many Interviews?

Dave is joined by David Hooper Host of the and author of the book and . Check out Dave's Jim is out for work this week so the Dave's talk about online podcast meetups, and Dave met someone who was on 300 shows. Do you have criteria for appearing on...

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July 9, 2022

The Class Reunion Podcast

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July 3, 2022

Mid Year Podcast Goal Checkup

Holy Cow it's July! It just seemed like yesterday it was January and we were looking at the new year with new hope and determination. Life has happened the last six months, how are you doing? SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork,...

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June 25, 2022

Am I Destined to Be a Poor Podcaster?

Our lead question today is, "I do an entertainment show. I don't teach how to make money, etc. I talk 70's and 90's movies. Am I destined to be a poor podcast? SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a...

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June 18, 2022

We Want to Connect with People

Today I am joined by one of my favorite people in the "podcast guru" space Matthew Passy from where he offers many different services from podcast audits, launches, editing, and .  He also has two podcasts. and . You will hear when we are...

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June 12, 2022

Examining Listener Feedback

Jim and Dave and back, but at a special time (1:30 PM ET) as Dave has a special event he had to attend. Two hours before we started the show we got a GIANT letter filled with feedback. It was so appreciated as the person put a ton of effort into it....

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June 4, 2022

What is the Best First Question?

Today Jim is out and we are joined by Neil Hedley of Knopp Studios ()who has a wide range of experience in copywriting, radio, comedy, TV, coaching, and much more. Dave is back from Podfest with a lovely case of Covid. A fun episode with some great...

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May 22, 2022

Defining Boring

I always say that an episode should make you laugh, cry, think, groan, educate, or entertain. If it doesn't - t's boring. Is this too harsh? SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach...

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May 15, 2022

Podcast Launch Discussion

James Rose and Kim Krajci are both launching new shows and want Dave and Jim's opinions. We also talk with Ross from about having multiple shows in one feed. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a...

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May 8, 2022

Does Listening at 2X Indicate That Show is Bad?

Today we have many interesting discussions ranging from Spotify's video offering, does listening to a podcast at a faster signal the podcast is boring? We see a new software meant for TV writers but could easily be used for podcasters, and Dave has a...

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April 30, 2022

Trashing Podcast Trailers

Dave is starting a new podcast called The Podcast Trailer show which spurred a discussion on: Do we need a trailer? What makes a good trailer? What do you use it for? Along with how to make a decision, and if you're going to zoom with Jim, you better...

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April 24, 2022

Dirty Little Podfader?

I've heard some people refer to labeling someone as a Podfader carries with it major amounts of shame. To this, I say HUH? Jim and I discuss other topics listed below. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website...

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