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Aug. 22, 2020

Dave Got to Play with a Zoom Podtrack P4 Portable Podcast Recorder

Zoom is coming out with a new portable recorder designed specifically for podcasters and it's only $199. It's got a ton of features and should take the world by storm. Dave got to play with one and gives his report. …

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Aug. 15, 2020

Microphone Placement in a Video

Jim is back from his Mom's birthday, and we address a listener question about mic placement in video along with many other topics including: 01:06 Sponsor: 03:28 Microphone Placement in Video 18:36 Do You Remember The Brand? 21:30 Updating User...

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Aug. 8, 2020

The Rode NT Mini USB In Action

Jim is out for his Mom's 90th birthday, so Craig Hewitt from Podcast Motor and Castos sits in the char joining us from France. As he is on vacation (and all the other mics are sold out) he bought a …

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Aug. 1, 2020

Podcast Media Kits

Today we start with a question from Patron Shame Whaley from spybrary.com about tools to make a media kit. SPONSOR: Podcastingbranding.co If you need podcast artwork, websites, lead magnets, and more, check out Mark and podcasting...

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July 25, 2020

Amazon Inches More Towards Podcasting

Amazon is going to be adding podcasting the Amazon music. We don't have a lot of details. We just know they are working with Libsyn.com (get a free month using the coupon code sopfree) they are populating a database that …

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July 18, 2020

In Pursuit of Silence

Today Jim talks about his pursuit of obtaining silence in his basement. He replaced a fan, and once that noise was gone... We also talk about 00:51 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 02:58 Jim Search For Silence 10:29 Dave is Moving into a …

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July 11, 2020

ID3 Tags Do Not Boost SEO for Your Podcast

I wondered about ID3 tags and took that idea and ran with it and proved that ID3 tags do not boost your SEO score. Other topics: Thanks to Mark from for Sponsoring the Morning Pour Here are the topics for …

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July 5, 2020

The Power of Feedback

Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 301 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network. Covered in this episode 02:39 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co...

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June 27, 2020

Podcast interview Secrets

Today is episode 300 of the podcast and we reflect a little on where we've been, the future including the new podcast academy, and we get into tips for doing a good interview. SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co 01:57 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co Topics...

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June 20, 2020

Podcasting without a Good Cable Connection is Torture ATPC 6/20/20

Today Dave and Jim are back and Jim explains what he went through last week, and how not being able to hear your co-host is absolute torture. Maybe its time to check your internet connection? 00:31 Jim Shares His Nightmare …

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June 13, 2020

Grow Your EMail List with Your Podcast

While you can grow your influence and relationship with your audience via a podcast, how do you go about getting them on your email list? 00:01:14 The Pour: from Get your website and artwork today 00:02:22 The Fun of Last …

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June 6, 2020

The Show Must Go On

Note: Dave's internet provider went on the fritz throughout this episode and eventually he just lost all contact and Jim finished solo. He did a great job and as the old saying goes, "The Show Must Go On." Live podcast …

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May 30, 2020

When is the best time to Release Your Podcast?

Every week Dave Jackson from the and Jim Collison from answer your podcast questions. This episode 296 is part of the Network Sponsor: Mark will make you look GREAT. 00:03:36 Publishing Time Does it Matter? 00:11:04 Feedback and Typos...

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May 23, 2020

Is Joe Rogan Still a Podcaster?

Joe Rogan got a lovely $100 million check from spotify to make him exclusive on Spotify - no place else. As he won't have an RSS feed is he still a podcast? Every week Dave Jackson from the and Jim …

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May 16, 2020

Google Podcasts Manager - Don't Panic

Sometimes when we don't know what we don't know it can be tightening. Today Dave and Jim explain the new Google Podcasts Manager and answer questions about starting your own podcast network. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co Affordable, professionally...

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May 9, 2020

Do we have to talk about the virus?

Are we allowed to talk about something besides this stupid virus? Is it disrespectful? SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co Affordable, professionally designed podcast websites and artwork to help your show stand out. Cover Art Logos Websites Social Media...

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May 2, 2020

Your Name, Your Artwork Your Brand

Today Dave and Jim talk about artwork, your podcast name, and your overall brand, and the best podcast marketing ideas. TimeLine 00:00:40 Sponsor: 00:09:38 Chipotle Report 00:12:54 New Podcasts Are Up 00:16:35 The Daily Chicken 00:21:05...

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April 25, 2020

Would You Attend a Virtual Conference?

April is behind us, and as we prepare to think about moving forward with the world, many things are still up in the air. The question is would you attend an online conference? Every week Dave Jackson from the and …

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April 18, 2020

Becoming a Zoom Master

As we end week five of the pandemic, we are talking about how people with no technical skills are now becoming masters of zoom. Educational systems are adapting. It's not fun, but we are learning to adapt and get through …

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April 11, 2020

Employment Options for Podcasters

Every week Dave Jackson from the and Jim Collison from answer your podcast questions. This episode 288is part of the Network. Today Dave and Jim talk about Table of Contents 00:36 Coffee Pour 04:18 Easter Weekend 08:34 19:32 Indeed and …

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April 4, 2020

How is Your About Page?

Every week Dave Jackson from the and Jim Collison from answer your podcast questions. Your about page is one of the most popular pages on your show. Are you helping people by giving them the information they are looking for? …

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March 28, 2020

Broadcasters Welcome to Podcasting

While we deal with the pandemic, there are some brighter sides to life at the moment. Jim is spending more time with his kids and spouse. Dave is digging into some of the technology he uses. So today we talk …

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March 21, 2020

Coping With the New Reality

Another week dealing with a pandemic, Dave and Jim talk about: 01:31 What are People Doing? 05:26 How Podcasters Can Survive 07:10 The Fall of Credible Sources 13:35 Numbers Up or Down? 20:50 What are you doing to fill time? …

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March 14, 2020

Podcasting Around COVID-19

Well with the world bracing and reacting to the coronavirus, Jim and Dave share what it's like to work from home and answer some podcast questions. Table of Contents 06:56 Working From Home 11:41 Zoom Isn't so Easy 12:29 Podfest …

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