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**Ask the Podcast Coach**

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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Podcasting and Audio Books Crossover? Feb 13, 2021

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Today Dave and Jim answer questions about audiobooks, clubhouse effects on podcasting, approaching podcasts, and more.

SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.com

Get podcast artwork, logos, or a full website by working with Mark from www.podcastbranding.com

TIMELINE

00:41 World Radio Day
02:38 Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co
04:13 Mugshot: Dog Podcast Network
05:33 Podcasts and Audio Books
15:29 Clubhouse Can See Us
17:03 Audio Drama in Podcasting
25:04 Does Clubhouse Boost Views?
27:44 How Dave Saved 1000 Dollars
30:19 How Are You Doing This?
33:23 Our Awesome Supporters
38:58 How to Connect With Other Podcasters
49:24 Is Clubhouse Going to Impact Podcasting
54:47 People Are Starved Socially
56:39 How To Record Audio From Listeners (see telbee and Speakpipe)

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This week we talk about getting your audience engaged.

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Fixing Horrible Audio Feb 06, 2021

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Dave found a question in a Facebook group explaining that his audio sounded bad, and he gave numerous clues as to why.

SPONSOR: Podcast Branding
If you need artwork, logos, or a website, go see Mark at www.podcastbranding.co

00:01:00 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
00:02:22 Mug Shot: Dog Podcast Network
00:03:10 Fixing Crappy Audio
00:08:25 Kill the Kitty
00:10:30 Jim's New Mac
00:20:32 Podcast Editor Getting Started
00:24:01 Keywords and Podcasting
00:27:06 The Awesome Supporters
00:31:23 Music and Making Clips
00:40:37 Podcasts are Going To Die
00:46:29 3038 People Launched a Podcast Yesterday
00:49:36 Lighting Questions
00:56:58 Live Events

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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 331is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

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Squadcast Launches Video Version of their Service Jan 31, 2021

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As podcasting continues to get more popular, creators are looking for more options to record content once and use in multiple ways. This week Squadcast added the ability to have a video in their high-quality recordings.

Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co

If you need artwork, a logo, a website and you want to make a great first impression, then check out podcastbranding.co Not only is Mark a great graphic artist, but he is also a podcaster.

TIME LINE:

00:01:12 eBay to the Rescue
00:02:32 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
00:03:50 The Mug Shot: dogpodcastnetwork.com
00:04:45 New Patron: Latin Podcast Awards
00:06:22 Squadcast Rolls Out Video
00:08:09 Sarah Reflects on Podcast Rodeo Show
00:11:47 Join the Show
00:12:51 Streaming Live Is a Different Skill
00:16:36 Mac mini Update
00:19:32 January is Done
00:22:18 Podcast Rodeo Show Now on YouTube
00:25:49 Awesome Supporters
00:29:48 Steve Martin Banjo Music Joke
00:30:21 Jordan Harbinger Spends 40K On His Podcast
00:33:00 Finding Conferences
00:38:25 acceleratelikea.pro/dave
00:40:16 Valerie Geller Will Be Coming On the School of Podcasting
00:41:07 Going Back to School
00:43:29 Journalists Should Have Podcasts
00:46:08 the Importance of Attitude
00:50:42 FOMO Listening
00:51:38 College?

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I Almost Lost My Podcast Jan 23, 2021

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The experiment with clubhouse continues. Lots of good questions and one very important lesson learned. I didn't have the Rodcaster setup to record separate tracks. Lot of volume issues, and I've leveled them out, but separate tracks would've been helpful for the people joining via the phone.

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TIME LINE

00:01:01 Sponsor: www.podcastbranding.co

00:02:27 CUP Sponsor: Dog Podcast Network

00:03:13 Using Voxer to Build a Community

00:10:30 The Coroner Talk Story - Darren Dake

00:12:49 What are You Seeing on Clubhouse?

00:17:48 Breaking Blab

00:18:13 Dave Almost Lost His Podcast THANK YOU BACKBLAZE

00:21:41 Understanding Backups

00:23:13 Can Hear Buttons on Podtrak P4
00:29:28 Awesome Supporters
00:32:15 Is This Too Wide?
00:37:09 James Ultucher: Choose Yourself Book
00:39:18 Browser Plugins see ToDoist
00:40:35 Do Your Chores
00:42:34 How to Integrate Clubhouse Intro Your Podcast
00:47:01 Wrap Up
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Where Can I Find You? Your Website is... Jan 16, 2021

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Dave and Jim always love to play with new technology. Today, with the permission of the person, Dave brings the clubhouse into the show. This has not been approved by the people at the app. Their terms say you need written permission and we have verbal approval.

SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co

If you need podcast artwork, a logo, a website, a lead magnet (anything you need to look good) check out Mark from www.podcastbranding.co

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TIMELINE:

01:39 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
02:59 Jim's Mug: dogpodcastnetwork.com
05:17 The Clubhouse Experiment
08:03 Where Do I Place Cross Promotion?
17:59 YouTube Vs Podcast With Editing
24:27 Should I Do a Live Show?
28:35 Thanks to Our Awesome Supporters
31:53 This Seems to Be Working
33:05 Best Advice for Newbies
40:47 Removing Resets From a Recording
41:50 Rodecaster Course
45:24 I Hate Building Websites
49:01 Setting up a Club
51:37 Dave Needs to Promote His Book Better

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Ask the Podcast Coach Store

Podcasting Services

One on One Consulting

Podcast Rodeo First Impression Review

Podcast Review Show (deep review)

School of Pocasting

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What's The Deal with the Clubhouse App? Jan 09, 2021

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Today we get some additional perspectives on the new Clubhouse app for iOs.

Please note the video does not match the timeline listed below as I moved Bangs going of the grid to later in the episode and moved the discussion of Clubhouse closer to the front.

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www.podcastbranding.co

If you need artwork, logos, lead magnets, website and more - go see Marc at podcastbranding.co

TIMELINE

00:02:27 The Cigar Authority

00:03:28 Joke About Podcasters Saying Alot of Nothing

00:06:52 Clubhouse Feedback

00:21:07 Awesome SUpporters

00:23:30 Bangs Naughty Bits One Last Time

00:35:53 Episodes In the Can At Launch

00:40:03 Jim Increased His Downloads

00:43:52 podcaster.spotify.com

00:47:32 Dave's Interview Prep

00:52:32 The Capital Riot Effects on Psych

00:54:37 Dave's Oura Ring

00:57:11 Beyond Weight Loss Documentary

00:59:57 Megaphone is Being Blocked

01:03:49 VPN Discussion

01:09:04 Motu M2 Update

01:12:22 Jim's Mute Button Search

01:14:35 Rodecaster Vs Podtrak P8

01:18:14 Dave's New Media Stand

01:20:03 Return to Searching for the Mute Button

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Find Jim at www.theaverageguy.tv

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Someone Stole My Podcast Idea - Now What? Jan 02, 2021

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Dave and Jim talk to some nervous wanna be podcasters and get them moving forward.

Sponsor: www.podcastbranding.com

TIIMELINE

00:01:17 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co

00:02:32 Someone is Doing My Podcast

00:04:55 Someone Took My Name

00:07:52 Check Your Dates When Scheduling a Podcast

00:09:22 Jim is Using the Motu M2

00:19:26 Do I Need the Zoom P4?

00:23:53 Zoom Audio is Meh

00:24:27 Thanking Our Supporters

00:26:46 Dave Loses Power

00:29:13 Supporters Part 2

00:30:25 Showers Are Great Idea Farms

00:31:40 I Didn't Get Much of a Reaction on Social

00:34:46 Should I Be Selfish?

00:37:29 You Have To Know Your WHY

00:38:46 Hindenburg Webinars

00:41:32 Supercast Woes...

00:42:38 Podcasts.com Gets a Face Lift

00:49:01 New Years Eve Stuff

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

MOTU M2

https://supportthisshow.com/motum2

Podtrak P4

https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4

Podcasts About Podcasting

http://www.podcastsaboutpodcasting.com

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Are People Stealing Your Content? Dec 26, 2020

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Today Dave and Jim answer your questions and Jim noticed a new "copyright" area of Youtube. BND explains some news ways to get sued, and in the post-show we hear why you shouldn't quit your show for 18 months, and what steps you should take to get your podcast going.

SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co

If you are looking for Podcast Artwork, Logos, or a website (or anything that you want to look great) check out podcastbranding.co and let Mark work with you to create graphics you will love. Mark is working on new artwork for Ask the Podcast Coach.

TIMELINE

00:01:32 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co

00:03:03 Copyright Notices on YouTube

00:07:06 It is easier to sue people!

00:11:07 More Scary Laws

00:13:28 Jim's Motu M2 arrives

00:15:37 20 Hours of Editing

00:17:59 Should I Charged Someone to Promote My Show?

00:21:21 Twit Downsizing?

00:21:55 Adam Wants to Sponsor 30 Podcasts

00:24:02 Timing Your Show

00:27:14 Our Awesome Supporters

00:31:29 Year In review - Are These Good?

00:38:25 Did Dave Predict The Pandemic

00:39:47 More Repurposing Insights

00:42:14 Organizing Your Podcast

00:46:23 Local Podcasting

00:51:26 Thoughts on 2021

In the post show we had someone join who stopped his podcast for 18 months and wanted advice on getting back on track he has restarted his show. Become an awesome supporter today.

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The Impact You Have On Others Dec 19, 2020

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Glenn "The Geek" Hebert is BACK after cancer surgery and other fun times. Glenn has a great story about how his audience surprised him with very cool gifts.

SPONSOR: www.podcastbranding.co if you need artwork, logos, websites, - anything you need to look professional. Check out www.podcastbranding.co I just hired Mark to redo the Ask the Podcast Coach artwork

TIMELINE

03:56 Glenn The Geek Returns
06:00 Glenns Supporters Step Up
18:22 Survey Talk
24:21 Changes Glenn is Making
29:32 Awesome Supporters
32:47 Substack Free Media Hosting?
37:00 Audello Going Out of Business?
38:25 Always Control Your Feed
39:17 Periscope
43:35 Getting Booked On Shows
49:25 The Guest was BAD
50:40 Motu M2 Update
51:50 Edit out the Discovery Call
53:20 Settling an Argument
54:24 Don't Overthink It

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The 12 Best Podcasting Practices of Christmas Dec 12, 2020

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Dave and Jim have caught their Christmas Spirit and have brought some sleigh bells to spruce up the intro (kind of...) today we talk about

Video Version

01:24 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co

If you need a logo, artwork, or website, hire a great graphic artist who is also a podcaster! Check out www.podcastbranding.co
02:55 Jim's New Mug
04:57 Holidays Can Be Hard - 800-273-8255 (Suicide Hotline)
06:26 Have a Sponsor You Believe In
09:31 12 Podcasting Practices For Christmas
12:17 Thinking Outside the Box - Listen with Curtis Elton
21:32 Revisit Your Intro
24:07 Awesome Supporters
26:39 Testing Your Content on Friends
28:58 My Favorite Podcast Is...
31:55 Podpage Adds Voicemail

Learn PodPage FOR FREE at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/learnpodpage
33:22 Jim Reflects on 10 Years of His Show
38:23 Stereo and Clubhouse Apps
39:43 Power Rant: Demo Videos?
41:04 Year-End Predictions?
43:48 Your Show on Gaana

(learn how to submit your show to Gaana at the School of Podcasting )
49:01 Pricing For Editors
53:08 Descript and Otter
54:20 What is Coming Up?