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Today Dave Jackson and Jim Collison answer some classic questions and one that has us stumped.

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00:01:01 New Awesome Supporter Randy Black www.workfromtheweight.com

00:02:36 Sponsor:podcastbranding.co

00:03:53 Mugshot:basedonatruestorypodcast.com

00:04:22 Conent, Content, Content

00:08:09 Site Your Sources

00:10:19 Obnoxious Listener Ruining Your Community

00:21:49 Using a Book To Grow Your Podcast

00:27:45 Seeing Your Podcast or Book For the First Time

00:28:52 Book Sales

00:31:48 Podcast Monetization Example

00:34:28 Stitcher is Going Away

00:39:04 What Kind of App Do You Prefer?

00:41:35 Listen Before Uploading

00:42:27 New Podcast Apps

00:46:26 Comments in Podcast Apps

00:47:34 Podpage Stays In Their Lane

00:50:05 Awesome Supporters "Be Awesome!"

00:50:19 Join the School of Podcasting "Join the School of Podcasting"

00:51:05 Featured Supporter "Work From the Weight"

00:51:56 Try Podpage "Try Podpage"

00:52:17 Learn Podpage "Learn Podpage"

00:52:23 Home Gadget Geeks "Homge Gadget Geeks"

00:52:49 Be an Awesome Supporter "Be Awesome"

00:53:40 Don't Get Podcasting

00:53:58 Apple Subcategories Get Boosted

00:55:33 Book Sales Update

00:55:56 Because of My Podcast

00:57:30 Can I change the name of my podcast?

00:59:33 Rebranding Mistake

01:00:46 Use a Link Tracker

01:02:34 Video Editing is Hard on Computers

01:11:32 Aerage Download?

01:14:11 I Understand releasing Not Ready Items

01:18:38 Buzzsprout AI Co-Host

01:30:07 Wrap Up

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Tools and Techniques from a Full Time Podcaster Jun 24, 2023

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On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the guest Dan LeFebvre from the show Based on a True Story Podcast. Dave and Dano discuss audio exporting tools like Descript and Adobe Enhance, Ads (programmatic and host read) along with the issue of self-hosting a podcast on a personal WordPress website. Additionally, the episode covers topics like when to start running ads on a podcast, technical issues faced while editing, podcast advertising, and Sweetwater's gear fast. Overall, listeners can expect to get insightful tips on podcasting tools, technologies and techniques.

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You Need an Honest Friend Jun 17, 2023

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On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various tips and tricks for podcasters looking to improve their viewership and discoverability. They talk about the benefits and downsides of adding video versions to podcasts on platforms like Spotify and YouTube and offer advice on whether to include links in show or episode descriptions. The hosts also discuss optimal computer requirements for podcasting and highlight a useful tool for podcasters called Podpage. Plus, they share personal stories about the value of seeking outside feedback and critiques for improving one's work. Tune in for all this and more on this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach.

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Overcoming Your Fear of Podcasting Jun 10, 2023

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On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various topics related to podcasting. They explore the idea of downloading and re-hosting RSS feeds from a podcast host to a personal website and the importance of treating each episode as a blog post. In addition, they provide advice on networking opportunities, changing a podcast's name and artwork, and using titles to differentiate content within a single podcast feed. Dave emphasizes the need to avoid overthinking things when starting a podcast and shares tips on overcoming fear and self-doubt. Finally, they also discuss a listener seeking advice about finding an interesting topic to podcast about and suggest using Story Worth to generate ideas. Tune in to this informative episode for more valuable insights into podcasting.

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Is Your Podcast A Performance? Jun 03, 2023

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You're supposed to be yourself. Be authentic, but you also need to bring some energy if you want to keep people's attention right? Let's Discussion along with many other questions from the podcasting space.

The episode covers various topics related to podcasting, including equipment, social media, and hosting and guesting podcast interviews. In addition, Jackson and co-host Jim discuss Super Chats and YouTube requirements.

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00:01:23 - Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
00:02:40 - Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com
00:03:07 - Is Your Podcast a Performance?
00:06:02 - Squadcast Vs Streamyard?
00:10:55 - Whiteboard Video
00:12:16 - Greenscreens
00:15:58 - Reddit?
00:17:13 - Moving The Audience From One Platform to Another
00:20:50 - Lost My Bluetooth Connection
00:23:24 - Always Check Your Math
00:24:15 - Practice
00:25:00 - Alexacast.com moves to Captivate
00:27:12 - Sticky Zoom Products
00:30:52 - Starting a Successful Podcast
00:37:22 - Picking a Cohost
00:41:25 - Superchats
00:46:02 - Domains
00:49:28 - Thanks
00:50:07 - Planning a Podcast For YEARS
00:51:30 - Books on Interviewing?
00:52:13 - Narrative Style
00:54:54 - Favorite Books
00:56:47 - Dave's book negotiation
00:58:36 - Jim Is Not Writing a Book
01:02:00 - Thank You Awesome Supporters
01:05:06 - Hoopla Digital For Free Audio Books
01:06:14 - Good Podcasts?
01:08:15 - Interview Tips
01:15:00 - Tell Us About Yourself...
01:20:52 - What Topic?
01:24:40 - Pre Calls Are Helpful

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How Long Should Your Podcast Test Be? May 14, 2023

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We know to get the podcast to grow; you may need to tweak it until you find the right formula that resonates with your audience. Today we talk about how long do you leave a "Tweak" in place before you decide if it is working or not (along with all of your other questions)

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Can You Learn to be Funny? May 07, 2023

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What Daw for a mac? How do I make my true crime show funny? What do I use to make "Ask the Podcast Coach?" and other questions answered?

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Help I Hate My Voice! - How to Overcome This Podcast Hurdle Apr 29, 2023

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Someone on Facebook can't get over their voice. Other people can't get comfortable doing a solo show. How long is too long when it comes to shoutouts? What to do with Rude guests? Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from Home Gadget Geeks provide answers for all of your questions along with the world's most engaged chat room.

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00:00:00 - Opening
00:01:11 - Sponsor: podcastbranding.co (https://www.podcastbranding.co)
00:02:31 - Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com
00:03:00 - I Hate My Voice
00:09:46 - Be You and Don't Care What Others Think
00:11:01 - Altering Your Voice in Post
00:12:42 - Dave's SD Card Takes A Dump
00:13:09 - How Many is Too Many Shout Outs?
00:22:40 - How Do LISTENERS Feel About Shoutouts?
00:25:35 - Jim Has an Add Simmer Before it Works
00:26:38 - Legal Zoom Story From Dave's book (https://amzn.to/3LlBXs8)
00:27:48 - Can an Ad Run Be Too Long?
00:33:25 - Getting Comfortable Flying Solo
00:44:04 - Storyworthy (https://amzn.to/3E2HCxp)aff
00:46:50 - Dave's Presentation Routine
00:48:51 - How to Speed Up Editing
00:53:21 - A Quick Pour
00:54:05 - Zoom Podtrak P4 Question (https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4)
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Your Top Podcast Tip For Newbies Apr 23, 2023

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On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the hosts discuss various topics such as podcast trends, taxes, storytelling techniques, feedback, private podcasts, competition, and many more. They also share their funny and insightful personal experiences throughout their careers. They stress the importance of adapting to changes, focusing on quality content, and getting feedback for improvement. They also discuss different platforms for hosting private podcasts and how to get the best interview sound quality. They end the episode by promoting their sponsors and encouraging listeners to become awesome supporters. If you're interested in podcasting, this episode is for you!

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