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Updating You Podcast Workspace Jul 28, 2019

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Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from The Average Guy network answer your questions live.

The benefits of having an organized workspace. Here is Dave's Dual Monitor Stand
Deverb in Adobe audition can help remove "boomy" podcast
No one has a right to an audience Link to article
Medium Article from Magaphone with some bad insights
Audiomute tour for dave
Moving your feed without losing listeners (do not do this if you don't know what you're doing). Use the 307
Getting over worrying about looking stupid
Jim was on Podlords
Why events don't stream the conference live
If you're interested in getting more done, check out this episode of the School of Podcasting

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Listener Created Episode Notes? Jul 20, 2019

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01:50 Listener created show topics via Google Docs or Trello

8:39Apple to fund independent podcasts?

12:55 Squdcast V2 is coming and people will be able to buy time instead of a monthly subscription

15:48 Zoom.us recording is just not a great

17:03 Dave might switch to zoom if it had the cool feature with pulling in chat as Streamyard does

20:15 What operating system makes it easier to create podcasts? Should I use a Windows Surface?

30:45 The ease of Streamyard vs Zoom

33:20 Our Awesome Supporters

34:40 Vanity URLS

38:50 the new YouTube Creator's Studio area is awful

42:45 Missing stats in podcastsconnect.apple.com - not enough data. What is enough data?

45:00 Common Phrases in podcasting

50:05 NYT Article - too many podcasts?

52:30 So you want to start a podcast book

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The Power of Swag Jul 06, 2019

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01:30 The Power of Swag

3:30 What do you think of Whooskaa?

15:50 What about Zoom.us

19:10 Our Awesome Supporters

20:10 Are we seeing a middle tier of podcasting?

33:15 People are reading my show notes and not listening to my show

37:00 ROI of Podcasting

40:00 Podcasting for your company

46:39 What numbers do I report, weekly? Monthly? Episodes?

50:55 Bleeding microphones into other channels

53:00 Leo Laporte charges 90 cpm

54:50 Getting feedback on your show (See www.podcastreviewshow.com )

59:00 Feedback on episodes (is there a pay gap episode) Zoom F4 Recorder ( cheaper than the mix pre 6 )

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How do you create a successful podcast? Jun 29, 2019

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What Goes into a Successful Podcast?

Know who your target audience is and know what they want.
Give it to them via audio that is not distracting
Use a consistent schedule so they can add you to their routine
Your content should be so good it inspires people to tell their friends.
Don’t quit
Don’t worry about making money for three years.
Don’t OBSESS about your stats
Focus on your audience.

The math of podcast downloads is

Total Number of downloads = Value X Promotion If you promote an episode that has no value, your results are pointless. If you deliver value but don’t promote it (and by that I mean you might have to get out of your chair) then your podcast will grow slowly.

Troubleshooting

9:20 My Mixer Headphone Died - Troubleshooting 18:10 Best Boom Arms. Heil P2t, Rode PSA1, Samson MBA38 innogear bom arm 21:36 Jim's shock mount that doesn't look like a shock mount 23:35 Finding Sponsors 25:00 glow.fm where are your fees? Cmon!? 31:00 Umedy vs Teachable ( Thinkific ?) 34:50 Rodcaster Pro? Thoughts? 40:10 Best computer for podcasting 42:04 Our Awesome Supporters 44:50 Randy Cantrel from Leaning Toward Wisdom is using Sweetwater gift certificates to get new gear. 46:50 Do Dave still use Audition? No, I am using Hindenburg Journalist. 48:30 Backpack Studio App is pretty cool. 50:43 Jim's Audience Loves Streamyard 53:00 Is Live streaming going away on YouTube for reals?

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The Super Awesome Episode Jun 22, 2019

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Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison

1:20 YouTube Live/ Hangouts Going Away

8:35 How to Separate Poly Wave Files

10:34 Multi-Track to the computer via the Rodecaster

13:12 Changing the title of the episode on the website for SEO

15:50 Sharing an interview previous to going public

19:50 Podcasting Video

22:35 Is Pissed Off Explicit?

30:55 Thanks to our Awesome Supporters

32:50 The joys of shipping things to your supporters

38:30 Does Audible work? ( sign up as an affiliate here )

42:45 Van Halen or Van Hagar?

44:10 Streamlining your interview flow

52:50 Make sure your Facebook profile mentions your podcast

54:45 Disagreeing with a guest -do you?

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Is There a Podcast Pay Gap? Jun 16, 2019

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Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Home Gadget Geeks podcast answer your questions live

Utah podcast summit
Jim’s big show
8:00 podcaster dead
18:25 finding content
23:30 book publisher
27:00 3% rule
31:50 reading reviews
38:00 pay gap in podcasting
49:00 should I list my show
51:59 Apple episode numbers
57:00 guest microphones

POST SHOW (Available to our Awesome Supporters)
01:06:00 Chapter Markers
01:07:00 David Letterman Interviews
01:12:56 Zoom H4 Records to SD Card and USB at same time
01:16:00 Moving your audience from one platform to another
01:21:00 How to avoid spilling things on your mixer

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What Makes a Good Guest? Jun 01, 2019

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Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network are back. Jim celebrated a birthday and Dave took a trip to Georgia to watch a high school of graduation. This week to discuss:

2:45 Apple is shutting down Apple iTunes and muting sounds on computers

10:33: What makes a good guest

16:24 Can you add ID3 tags on Hindebrugh (File > Properties) use the tag copy and Paste in MP3 Tag

17:48 Bring your daughter to your podcast day on Home Gadget Geeks talking technology and College

19:24 Dave's niece is going to start a D&D podcast. Younger peeps are watching YouTube four hour shows.

22:13 Radio.com and Libsyn see https://support.libsyn.com/kb/radio-com/

Radio.com is owned by CBS. This puts you into the Radio.com app (not the website)

23:24 Am I listed in this app?

Here is a quick video that shows you how to find your links
https://libsyn.d.pr/jkzW6V
Links mentioned in the video
Google Podcasts: https://search.google.com/devtools/podcast/preview
Google Play Music: http://g.co/podcastportal
Stitcher Partner Portal: https://partners.stitcher.com/
Tunein: www.tunein.com
iHeart: www.iheart.com
20:00 Getting Approved in iHeart Radio

27:11 Do I need to be on YouTube? Should I be on ______?

28:41 I change my topic slightly and the numbers went through the roof do I change my podcast?

35:38 What a good tool to make a course? I use Thinkific and Teachable are great platforms. I've also use Digital Access Pass for Wordpress.

39:04 Thanks to our Awesome Supporters.

41:25 Let the podcast you're listening to know you appreciate their show

45:01 Should we preproduce the Awesome supporters....

46:57 How much money do you need to make in Ohio to bring home 60,000? ( More Podcast Money)

50:55 Jim is going to podcast live in front of 400 people - because of his podcast. The joys of launching a podcast with a team.

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Rapid Fire Podcast Questions May 18, 2019

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01:20 Rob Greenlee joins Libsyn
03:17 Should I move from Podbean to Libsyn?
05:00 Too many companies to keep up?
06:26 Now that Spotify owns Anchor are they still bad?
09:35 Should I give my Libsyn login information to chartable.com?
10:18 Thoughts on Megaphone
10:49 Changing Hosting companies - do I resubmit?
15:34 Who initiates a 301 redirect
16:42 Podcasting with a Lapel Microphone
19:44 How often should you switch web hosts? (see www.coolerwebsites.com) Jim uses Maple Grove Partners
22:21 Where can I learn How to Podcast? Check out www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start or www.schoolofpodcasting.com/babysteps (free videos)
23:47 Dave loves Bandrew Says podcast because he shares his belief
27:09 How many times do you let guests slide?
32:16 THANK YOU TO THE AWESOME SUPPORTERS
33:54 Audioburst Tool and the joys of band transcripts
39:41 I want to make money promoting me (not ads).
42:26 Jim's news secret weapon-sleep
44:43 Dave's workflow of working out an idea
48:18 Dave's embarrassing moment
50:06 How long does it take to "get traction" - Power Rant

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What should My Podcast Logo Convey? May 11, 2019

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The easter egg At the Avengers movie is no big deal

What podcasters can learn from Disney and handling a franchise

How much planning went into the 12 Marvel Movies - Great planning equals great content

10:50 Submitting your show to Apple was broke and now is fixed

15:20 Sometimes people who should know better -don't

17:20 What to do when each host their own brand, and the show has a brand, how do you handle that?

22:40 Thanks to our supporters

23:30 getredcircle.com yet another free media host that (in Dave's opinion ) is destined to fail.

27:24 How do I get more engagement from my listeners?

32:34 What should your logo convey? From Brandon from floridafocuspodcast.com

Thanks to our awesome $10 supporters

41:14 Portable power for your Zoom H5 or Zoom H6.

Anker Power Bank (safe for planes)

NOTE: This was sent in from a listener after this episode was published:
"I’ve actually destroyed an H6 by using too powerful of a battery source. Like you and Jim, I assumed it would be like every other device I have that takes a standard 5 v usb changer. And can take output of 1.5 A, 2.4 A, etc. NOT SO. It should only take the low level of 1 A. Or even .5 A that many laptops put out over their USB. - DANNY STERN

Users should only use power sources that match Zoom’s own power adaptor stats https://www.zoom-na.com/products/product-accessories/zoom-ad-17-ac-adapter. Buy the AD-17 Adapter a Amazon

44:52 Dave was approved to be an Amazon Affiliate

anything 25,000 mah and above you may have issues taking it on a plane

50:24 Art Stickers still a thing? ( Many people love them) Check out Sticker Mule

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Luminary: Should I Say or Should I Go Apr 27, 2019

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It's the Avenger's Weekend and Game of Thrones so what can podcasters learn from these super popular programs.

Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network discuss podcasts topics brought up by their live audience and items from Facebook groups.

4:50 Paul from www.improveandhavefun.com being on multiple channels

12:05 Dave's Presentation at Podcast Movement

12:30 Buffer or Hootsuite

14:40 www.tweetdeck.com and the power of lists

16:50 Oscar from Peaceful Thrill Seeker is looking for interviewees see www.podcastingresources.com

24:05 Our Awesome Supporters THANK YOU.

25:40 Luminary are you in or are you out?

37:02 Swoot App

and Podcoin

39:14 Elikqitie from Travel Gluten Free Sponsors to cover basic costs of podcasting Gary V Shows how to contact sponsors video

45:04 Luka from Chill Zone (Dave's Beef With Anchor ) Need low-cost podcast hosting? https://www.whooshkaa.com/ ( a better bad choice). Use the coupon code sopfree to get a free month at Libsyn. Please note Shout Engine will NOT redirect your feed (and you lose your audience - do not use them).

49:34 the Fat Fifty and Frisky show has earned 19 cents on Anchor.