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Why Your Podcast Chair Matters More Than Your Microphone
March 7, 2026

Why Your Podcast Chair Matters More Than Your Microphone

Send us feedback/questions via Text This episode spent a good chunk of time exploring the importance of having a supportive, comfortable chair for podcasters, with both Dave Jackson and Jim Collison sharing their experiences ...

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From Airwaves to RSS:  Is Podcasting  the New Radio?
Feb. 28, 2026

From Airwaves to RSS: Is Podcasting the New Radio?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Hey there, Dave Jackson here! In this episode, Jim Collison and I dove deep into some hot topics in podcasting and audio media. We kicked things off with a look at the latest Edison Researc...

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The Truth About Podcast Ads: Creativity, CPMs, and Audience Impact
Feb. 21, 2026

The Truth About Podcast Ads: Creativity, CPMs, and Audience Impact

Send us feedback/questions via Text Hey friends, welcome to another episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting , joined by my buddy Jim Collison from Home Gadget Geeks . This week’s show was ...

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Monetize Your Audience, Not Your Podcast
Feb. 14, 2026

Monetize Your Audience, Not Your Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim is back and he and dave talk about Rob and Elsie going to work for Captivate , Jim's new Samson Q2U microphone, and monetization when you fist start podcasting Sponsors: PodcastBranding...

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Don’t Be Boring: Performance, Coaching, and Community in Podcasting
Feb. 7, 2026

Don’t Be Boring: Performance, Coaching, and Community in Podcasting

Send us feedback/questions via Text Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave gets to hang with Glenn "The Geek" Hebert from the Horse Radio Network and talk about using your voice, building communities, Networks, and more Spo...

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Should You Join a Podcast Network: The $300 Question
Jan. 24, 2026

Should You Join a Podcast Network: The $300 Question

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from Podfest with some insights and stories and Ralph has a question about joining a network. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestor...

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Is Organic Growth Dead? Is RSS losing it's Power?
Jan. 10, 2026

Is Organic Growth Dead? Is RSS losing it's Power?

Send us feedback/questions via Text To we talk about the power of RSS (and is it diminishing)? Is Organic search (word of mouth) dead? and the importance of backing things up. Send us feedback/questions via Text Sponsors: Pod...

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Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC
Jan. 3, 2026

Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC

Send us feedback/questions via Text To we talk about Dave needing another montitor (and no Jim doesn't have a problem using 11 monitors) along with plugins to make things sound better, using switchy for link shortening, and s...

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Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity
Dec. 27, 2025

Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestor...

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Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate
Dec. 20, 2025

Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate

Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to another episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting , joined by podcasting legend Rob Greenlee from the New Media Show . In today’s episode, we d...

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New Tip Legislation  May save you Big in taxes
Dec. 14, 2025

New Tip Legislation May save you Big in taxes

Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode, I was joined as always by Jim Collison, and we had the pleasure of welcoming Ralph Estep from AskRalph.com—the Content Creators' Accountant—to dive into recent changes in h...

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The Truth About Podcast Guesting in 2025 (And AI Pitch Slaps)
Dec. 6, 2025

The Truth About Podcast Guesting in 2025 (And AI Pitch Slaps)

Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to this holiday edition of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, flying solo with special guest Chris Stone from Castahead.net. In this lively episode, we kick things off debatin...

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Rechargeable vs. Alkaline:  Best Batteries  for Podcasting Gear
Dec. 1, 2025

Rechargeable vs. Alkaline: Best Batteries for Podcasting Gear

Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to this week’s episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, and I’m excited to be joined by my good friend Jim Collison as we kick back after Thanksgiving and dig into everyt...

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Has Podcasting Become Just Like Radio? Surviving the Age of Ads and Consolidation
Nov. 22, 2025

Has Podcasting Become Just Like Radio? Surviving the Age of Ads and C…

Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dive into the evolving world of podcasting where authenticity wrestles against the growing pressures of monetization ...

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Getting More From Your Podcast Guests: Sharing, Branding, and Engagement
Nov. 15, 2025

Getting More From Your Podcast Guests: Sharing, Branding, and Engagem…

Send us feedback/questions via Text First up, I share some behind-the-scenes updates, including my recent move from a lifetime video hosting deal that went south to Voomly, and how AI tools like ChatGPT are helping me generat...

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No Engagement? Maybe You Should Check Your Website
Nov. 1, 2025

No Engagement? Maybe You Should Check Your Website

Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wonder if daily podcasting helps or hurts? We break down how to use November-style challenges to build reps without burning yourself out, and why the best consistency is consistently d...

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Three Years Till We're All Replaced?
Oct. 25, 2025

Three Years Till We're All Replaced?

Send us feedback/questions via Text What happens when your listener’s device can generate a personalized podcast on command—your voice, their preferences, zero friction? We dig into a bold forecast from Joe Pulizzi and use it...

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From Doomscrolling To Downloads: What Social Feeds Really Do To Podcasts
Oct. 18, 2025

From Doomscrolling To Downloads: What Social Feeds Really Do To Podca…

Send us feedback/questions via Text The feed isn’t “social” anymore—it’s an endless parade of AI-recommended video. So why are we still hoping a 30-second short will magically convert strangers into hour-long listeners? We pu...

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AI, Co‑Hosts, and Keeping It Human
Oct. 11, 2025

AI, Co‑Hosts, and Keeping It Human

Send us feedback/questions via Text What happens when AI gets good enough to sit in the co-host chair—but not good enough to replace a heartbeat? We dig into the real trade-offs behind AI in podcasting, from research assistan...

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From Swear Words to Show Growth: What Podcasters Can Learn the Hard Way
Oct. 4, 2025

From Swear Words to Show Growth: What Podcasters Can Learn the Hard W…

Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever feel like your show is stuck at 30 downloads and your guests won’t share your episode? We’ve been there, and we’re putting it all on the table—how language choices affect your brand an...

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What Happens When Spotify Deletes Everything?
Sept. 20, 2025

What Happens When Spotify Deletes Everything?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave Jackson flies solo this week (with special guest appearances from Randy Black and Ralph Estep Jr.) to tackle this challenging question and more. Randy shares a heart-wrenching story ab...

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Beyond the Stage: Stripper Tales and Industry Insights
Sept. 18, 2025

Beyond the Stage: Stripper Tales and Industry Insights

Send us feedback/questions via Text How do you find guests when your podcast covers extremely niche topics? It's a challenge many creators face, especially when starting out. Dave Jackson and Jim Cullison tackle this question...

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Podcast Release Forms on a Live Show Do You Need Them?
Sept. 6, 2025

Podcast Release Forms on a Live Show Do You Need Them?

Send us feedback/questions via Text The boundaries between legal protection and audience engagement blur when we confront one of podcasting's persistent questions: do you need release forms from your guests? This episode dive...

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From Troubleshooting ThinkBot to Choosing the Perfect Android Podcast App
Aug. 30, 2025

From Troubleshooting ThinkBot to Choosing the Perfect Android Podcast…

Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wondered what's lurking in your podcast stats? This week, we tackle a mysterious surge in ThinkBot downloads that has creators scratching their heads. When this web crawler suddenly ou...

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