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What Makes You Try a New Podcast?
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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You Did How Many Interviews?
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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The Class Reunion Podcast
July 9, 2022

The Class Reunion Podcast

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Mid Year Podcast Goal Checkup
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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Am I Destined to Be a Poor Podcaster?
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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We Want to Connect with People
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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Examining Listener Feedback
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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What is the Best First Question?
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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Defining Boring
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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Podcast Launch Discussion
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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Does Listening at 2X Indicate That Show is Bad?
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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Trashing Podcast Trailers
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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Dirty Little Podfader?
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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Words Have Power
April 16, 2022

Words Have Power

Today Dave shares how he presented words heard many times before that had an impact on his audience. Jim has finished his taxes ahead of schedule.  This show is best consumed on a new podcast app such as or SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you...

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Payments Around Interviews
April 10, 2022

Payments Around Interviews

Would you pay someone to be a guest on your show? Would you charge a guest to be on your show? As always Dave and Jim go where the chat room leads up. We also ask, "What did you learn from a podcast this week." SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need...

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Podcast Movement Evolutions 2022 Reflections
April 2, 2022

Podcast Movement Evolutions 2022 Reflections

Dave is backs from Podcast Movement Evolutions and is using the with the new firmware update. Dave is back from PME 2022, and Jim's son is sniffing the family business.   SPONSOR: If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or...

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The Ol' Switcheroo
March 19, 2022

The Ol' Switcheroo

Dave and Jim are back for episode 384. We are testing twitter spaces and got a decent amount of people listening and asking questions SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to...

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The Shady Practices of Podomatic
March 5, 2022

The Shady Practices of Podomatic

Some companies don't understand the true price of an upset customer. Podomatic had the opportunity to "Do the right thing" and well, they didn't Jim is no longer a customer.  They now are getting this negative message out to the world, over $120....

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Spotify Acquires Blocks For Their Wall
Feb. 26, 2022

Spotify Acquires Blocks For Their Wall

Spotify was in a news a lot this week. They bought Podsites (known for questionable attribution activities) and Chartible (also known for questionable attribution activities ). Alex Jones popped up on the platform.  SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If...

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How Many Ads is Too Many Ads?
Feb. 19, 2022

How Many Ads is Too Many Ads?

Dave and Jim are ready for Spring, Dave had an allergic reaction to Niacin, and in Podcasting, we start off the discussion about podcast advertising.  SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a...

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Let's Talk Podcast Trailers
Feb. 13, 2022

Let's Talk Podcast Trailers

Today Dave and Jim talk about podcast trailers (back in the day we called them Promos). The next episode of the School of Podcasting will talk about how to create a podcast trailer (schoolofpodcasting.com/814 ) so today I asked some of the awesome...

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Cross Promotional Networks
Feb. 6, 2022

Cross Promotional Networks

Dave shares some great insights from the book by Eric Nuzum about Networks in general. You can make your own cross-promotional network to boost downloads.  Jim shares what it's like to be on a zoom webinar with a boatload of people. ...

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Translate Your Live Stream On The Fly
Jan. 31, 2022

Translate Your Live Stream On The Fly

Today Jim brings a new toy he's been playing with to the show. Microsoft Translate is an amazing tool if you are up against any kind of language Barrier. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding...

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New Tools - New Features
Jan. 24, 2022

New Tools - New Features

Today we talk about some of the changes at Spotify (the good and the bad). Some audio quality comparisons and some new tools aimed at podcasters (and one that isn't but could be a great feedback tool).  Thanks to all of our . You can support the...

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