This week’s episode dives into the real-world questions every podcaster faces. Should you keep the mic rolling after an interview ends? How do you make sure your show stays fresh—and fun—for YOU? Dave and Jim discuss everything from prepping impactful questions, finding your “hook,” and what counts as “advanced podcasting,” to the eternal debate on episode length and listener engagement.
School of Podcasting
https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com
Home Gadget Geeks
https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com
Podcast Branding
https://www.podcastbranding.co
Based on a True Story Podcast
https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
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Ember Community Training
https://supportthisshow.com/ember
Chapters are slightly off.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:31 Power Outage Stories
01:40 Sponsor Shoutouts
04:57 Interview Tips and Techniques
20:04 Advanced Podcasting Discussion
30:50 Listener Questions and Feedback
41:46 The Value of Longer Content
44:06 Effective Call to Action Strategies
44:39 Monetizing Your Content
45:35 The Importance of Audience Engagement
47:27 Challenges with Facebook Groups
49:36 Understanding Your Audience
52:29 The Role of Influencers and Networking
56:28 The Debate on AI in Podcasting
58:01 Best Practices for Guest Introductions
01:04:43 Closing Remarks and Supporter Shoutouts
01:08:49 Email Marketing Strategies
