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Dave Jackson has been helping people launch podcasts since 2005 and every Saturday he is joined by Jim Collison to is runs the Average Guy Network. Together they have 20 years of podcasting experience and coaching.

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MTV Turns 40 - Podcasting Time Travels Fast Jul 31, 2021

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Today Dave and Jim think back to the early days of MTV, which makes you think how fast time is flying in Podcasting.

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TOPICS

00:01:33 Sponsor:podcastbranding.co
00:02:51 Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast
00:03:43 How Far Technology Has Come
00:10:00 The Maturing of Audio
00:19:21 Average YouTube Views
00:26:41 Did Dave Break The Law?
00:31:09 Thanks To Our Supporters

Check out the Dog Podcast Network. If you love dogs they have a podcast for you!

00:34:38 How To Start After Your Stop
00:35:52 What is Your Why?
00:42:49 Oopsie!
00:48:05 Donovan Blanchard
00:49:59 Fireside Terms of Service (see link)

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Dave Bought Some New Video Podcast Toys Jul 24, 2021

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Today Dave is looking different. Why? Because he invested in an Elgato Facecam, Elgato Key Lights, and an Elgato Stream Deck XL.

SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co

MUGSHOT:
03:46 Mugshot: Based On a True Story

05:09 Dave Bought Some Toys
09:58 Light Placement
13:44 International Podcast Day
20:00 Make a Choice with Mel Robbins
22:08 Market Research
28:55 Not Your Target Audience
31:07 Awesome Supporters

Special Thanks to the Dog Podcast Network
34:21 Great Examples of Podcasts
41:15 Summer Heat and Podcasts
43:55 Apple Issue in June Lowered Downloads
47:56 Goodpods
51:35 Power Rant: Boring Podcasts
53:00 Descript: Thoughts?

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Mel Robbins Book 5 Second Rule

Elgato Key Light

Elgato Stream Deck

School of Podcasting

Profit From Your Podcast

Dog Podcast Network

Based On a True Story

Podcast Branding

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Proper Audio Requires You To Use Proper Microphone Technique Jul 17, 2021

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Today in episode 352 Dave and Jim talk about proper microphone technique, playing to your strengths, adjusting your intro, and more. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co

Mentioned In This Episode

Based on a True Story Podcast

Dog Podcast Network

Clifton Strengths

Clifton Strengths Book

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Secrets of Dynamic Communication

Called to Coach Podcast

School of Podcasting

01:12 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
02:34 Mug Shot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com
03:55 Mic Technique
12:42 The Evergreen steps of a Podcast Launch
15:55 Attention Span
24:49 Are You Bored With Your Podcast?
32:13 Awesome Supporters
36:45 Clifton Strengths
45:53 100 Hours Really?
46:37 How to Start
54:25 Guest Street Cred
56:27 What's Coming Up

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Is Podcast Success Possible Without Being a Celebrity? Jul 10, 2021

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Today we are brought to you by Jim's generator. We talk a little about Joe Rogan, New Podcasting, and more.

SPONSOR: Podcast Branding If you need anything to look professional in your podcast Mark at www.podcastbranding.co is the guy to see. Not only is he an award-winning graphic designer, but he's also a podcaster. Need help with your brand? He can audit your show and website to make sure everything is in alignment. Check him at out www.podcastbranding.co

Joe Rogan Quote:
What I tell people about podcasting is you can't make money in podcasting if you're trying to do podcasting to make money. But if you want to do a good job, just want to make great podcast and you just keep doing it, I can't guarantee, but you probably will make money.

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01:05 Sponsor: Podcast Branding
02:54 Jim's Generator Saves the Day
07:08 Is Podcasting Success Impossible?
27:30 Getting Started Podcasting
40:05 What to Do With Bad Audio

Mentioned In This Episode Dog Podcast Network Adam Curry on Joe Rogan Jim's Twitter Dave's Book

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In Person Events ARE BACK! Jun 26, 2021

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Today Dave shares some of his insights and experiences from attending and speaking at the Spark Christian Podcast Conference.

SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co

If you need artwork, logos, or a full website, check out podcastbranding.co where award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster) Mark Des Cotes can make sure you look professional no matter what you need. Need a branding audit? Mark can do that as well. see www.podcastbranding.co

TOPICS:
00:44 Hey It's FRIDAY!
02:03 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
03:18 Dave Reflects on First In-Person Event in Years
05:28 Dave Gets a Cool Shout Out
08:04 Different Takes on the Same Subject
11:49 Good Upgrade Mic
15:47 Price Increases Coming?
20:06 If You're Happy Quit Looking at Gear
22:38 PR40 Issue with Mixer
24:53 Where in the world is Mike Phillips?
26:16 How to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing?
30:43 Non-Edits That People Don't Notice
32:12 Zoom Mics Any Good?
34:00 Reject Bad Audio From Your Guests
36:09 What To Do With Old Gear?
37:33 The Awesome Supporters
40:51 Getting an Advertiser
42:12 Tone of Podcast (sound)
49:50 Should I Take a Break?

SPECIAL THANKS to James at www.dogpodcastnetwork.com where you can find a GREAT podcast to listen to while you walk your dog.

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The Awesome Supporters
https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

M-Audio Solo
https://supportthisshow.com/maudiosolo

Audio Technica AT2005
https://supportthisshow.com/at2005

Zoom M1 Dynamic Microphone
https://supportthisshow.com/zoomm1

The Chosen
https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen

Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 349 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

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Measuring More Than Downloads Jun 19, 2021

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Today Dave shares some behind the scenes of his recent Adam Curry interview. We also talk about downloads and when they do and do not matter.

SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co

If you need a logo, podcast artwork, or a full website, Mark is an award-winning graphic designer as well as a podcaster. If you need a branding audit, Mark can do that for you as well.

Mentioned in this Episode

Profit From Your Podcast

Zoom Podtrak P4 Recorder/Interface

Samson Q2u

Ask the Podcast Coach Store

Dog Podcast Network

TOPICS

00:01:59 Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co
00:03:58 Behind the Scenes of the Adam Curry Interview
00:07:24 Rock and Roll Geek Show
00:08:17 EU Changes Threaten Podcasting
00:11:19 Juneteenth Clarification
00:12:45 Question on Stats
00:14:33 Using Your Web Host as a Media Host
00:18:58 Second Podcast with a Potential Co-host
00:25:05 Your Advice Worked!
00:27:53 Bad Pitches
00:29:17 Awesome Supporters
00:32:33 When do downloads matter?
00:40:23 Example of when downloads don't matter
00:41:57 The birds and the bees of podcasting
00:46:19 Title of Episodes
00:47:15 Equipment for Starting a Podcast
00:51:54 EQ Questions
01:02:16 Tips for Starting a Podcast With a Co-host

Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 348 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

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Getting Website Traffic to Your Podcast Jun 12, 2021

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Today we get a question about bringing traffic to your website (but with the wrong tool). You might try something like Mango Tools to boost your SEO.

SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co

If you need a logo, artwork, full website or an audit of your current brand, check out www.podcastbranding.co

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Behind the Desk Podcast

https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/behind-the-desk-the-story-of-late-night

Tom Webster Podcast
https://tomwebster.media/archive/no-one-likes-pizza/

Tarzan Economics
https://amzn.to/3iJA4si

Podcast Magazine hot 50
https://podcastmagazine.com/hot50

Timber
https://timber.fm/

Rich
fairvalueadvisors.com

Podcast Rodeo Show

https://www.podcastrodeoshow.com

Podcast Review Show
https://www.podcastreviewshow.com

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TOPICS
00:45 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
02:39 Players That Build Traffic?
05:25 Behind the Desk Podcast
08:03 Your Stats May Fluctuate As We Go Back to the Office.
10:15 Three Things To Not Discuss
11:56 Are We Stressed Out?
16:07 Waiting Too Long To Ask For Feedback
18:55 Podcast Rodeo Podfade
23:05 Consitent Value More than Schedule
28:47 Microsoft Nerd Out 1
30:31 Our Awesome Supporters
34:10 Live Broadcast From the Middle of Nowhere
37:47 Starlink Nerdout 2
39:25 Podcast Magazine Hot 50
40:44 Timber
45:50 Should I Mix Long and Short Content
57:25 What's Coming Up?

Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 347 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

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An Update From Apple - They CAN Communicate! May 29, 2021

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Apple has finally stuck its head out of its hole and gave us an update. Hooray.

Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co
If you need a logo, artwork, website or an audit of your current brand, go see award-winning graphic artist and fellow podcast Mark Des Cotes at www.podcastbranding.co

TOPICS:
01:21 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
03:16 Apple Update
12:33 Handling Negative Comments
19:56 People Are Stealing Shows
28:18 Thanks To Our Supporters
32:41 Speed Up Editing
36:38 Using Video With Your Podcast
40:03 Separate Video Tracks
43:25 When Does It Make Sense To Pay Someone To Do It
46:27 Zoom H6 Vs Zoom P4
48:46 What's Next For Podcasting?

Special thanks to the Dog Podcast Network

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Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 345 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

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Checking Out the Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset May 22, 2021

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Today Dave is back (and healthy) and Jim is using the Audio Technica BPHS1 Headset. We talk Music in podcasts, LLCs, and more.

Sponsor: podcastbranding.co

If you need artwork, a logo, a full website, or a branding audit, hire Mark who is not only an award-winning graphic artist but a podcaster. Check him out at www.podcastbranding.co

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TOPICS

00:00:33 Update on Dave's Health Scare
00:01:56 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
00:03:36 Knocking the Rust Off
00:04:29 Jim Is Using a Headset
00:10:50 Spilling Drinks on Mixers
00:11:50 Uncle Martin on Music Rights
00:21:09 When To Form an LLC
00:27:51 Thanks To Our Awesome Supporters
00:31:09 This is uhhhh Your Pilot Speaking
00:33:54 Podcast Checklist
00:37:18 Post Release Evaluation
00:41:41 Airmeet Discussion
00:45:18 Dave Might Do Another Test Show
00:47:05 Podcasters and Domains?
00:50:08 Whoava App

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dogpodcastnetwork.com

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Apple's Podcasting Tools Are STILL Not Working May 08, 2021

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After fielding questions all week about why episodes weren't showing in Apple, Dave is a little frazzled and impatient for Apple to get this fixed.

SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co

If you need artwork, a logo, a full website, or a branding audit, Mark from podcastbranding.co can make you look truly professional (he's a podcast himself). Check out www.podcastbranding.co