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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.

  1. Monetize Your Audience, Not Your Podcast

    1 DAY AGO

    Monetize Your Audience, Not Your Podcast

    Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim is back and he and dave talk about Rob and Elsie going to work for Captivate, Jim's new Samson Q2U microphone, and monetization when you fist start podcasting Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Podcast Hot Seat Sponsor Magnet Book Profit From Your Podcast Book Samson Q2U Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast. The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast. The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

    1h 29m
  2. Don’t Be Boring: Performance, Coaching, and Community in Podcasting

    7 FEB

    Don’t Be Boring: Performance, Coaching, and Community in Podcasting

    Send us feedback/questions via Text Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave gets to hang with Glenn "The Geek" Hebert from the Horse Radio Network and talk about using your voice, building communities, Networks, and more Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Horse Radio Network Podcast Hot Seat Featured Supporter: Keep the Flame Alive Jordan Harbinger on the New Media Show Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast. The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

    1h 27m
  3. Should You Join a Podcast Network: The $300 Question

    24 JAN

    Should You Join a Podcast Network: The $300 Question

    Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from Podfest with some insights and stories and Ralph has a question about joining a network. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Podcast Hot Seat Featured Supporter: Max at aviationnewstalk.com 00:00 Introduction 02:24 PodcastBranding.co https://www.podcastbranding.co 03:50 Based On a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 06:35 Why Events are Expensive 10:58 Hall of Fame Highlights 19:41 Ralph's Faith Network Question 37:00 Reviewing Pitch a Podcast Form 43:00 Audio vs Video Podcasting 53:00 In-Person Video Production Tips 01:02:00 Streaming Tools Discussion 01:11:00 DJI Mic Video Transfer Issues 01:12:12 Libsyn's Ability to Move From their Platform is Not Working Properly 01:15:06 Thank You Supporters https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 01:15:39 Join the School of Podcasting https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com 01:15:59 Podcast Hot Seat https://www.podcasthotseat.com 01:16:25 Podpage.com http://www.podpage.com/preview 01:16:40 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com 01:17:33 Featured Supporter: Aviation News Talk https://aviationnewstalk.com/ 01:17:52 Please Support The Show https://podcastcoach.supercast.com/ 01:18:00 Monetizing 5K Downloads 01:18:33 Podcast Insurance https://supportthisshow.com/thimble 01:18:53 Moving Giant Files From Your Phone to Your PC Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast. The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

    1h 30m
  4. Is Organic Growth Dead? Is RSS losing it's Power?

    11 JAN

    Is Organic Growth Dead? Is RSS losing it's Power?

    Send us feedback/questions via Text To we talk about the power of RSS (and is it diminishing)? Is Organic search (word of mouth) dead? and the importance of backing things up. Send us feedback/questions via Text Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Podcast Hot Seat Featured Supporter: Chris at Castahead.net Equipment Mentioned Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless System Rode Wireless Micro Shure MV88 Usb-C Zoom Podtrak P4 Portable Recorder Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast. The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

    1h 27m
  5. Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC

    3 JAN

    Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC

    Send us feedback/questions via Text To we talk about Dave needing another montitor (and no Jim doesn't have a problem using 11 monitors) along with plugins to make things sound better, using switchy for link shortening, and some plugins to clean up audio.  Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show.  Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Podcast Hot Seat Whispr Flow Talk to Text Tool Switchy link shrtner Text Exapander Captivate Media Hosting Buzzsprout Media Hosting Auphonic audio clean up tool Accentize Plugins Clear - Reverb Clean up From Supertone. Wave plugins like Scheps Omni Channel, Vocal Rider iDrive online back Synergy - Mouse sharing software. Monarch Money - Money tracking tool. Acorns Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast. The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

    1h 34m
  6. Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity

    27/12/2025

    Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity

    Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show.  Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks http://www.theaverageguy.tv Podcast Hot Seat Whispr Flow Talk to Text Tool Auphonic - Sound Leveling and More Magai - AI Suite of Tools Castmagic - AI Transcripts and Show Notes Buzzsprout - Media Hosting Captivate - Media Hosting AI Goes to College Show Live Well and Flourish Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast. The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

    1h 30m
  7. Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate

    21/12/2025

    Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate

    Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to another episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting, joined by podcasting legend Rob Greenlee from the New Media Show. In today’s episode, we dive into a ton of topics ranging from the definition of a podcast to AI-generated content, and industry trends.  Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com New Media Show https://www.newmediashow.com Podcaster Hall of Fame https://www.podcasthof.com Pod SEO https://www.podseo.com (use coupon schoolofpodcasting ) Answer Socrates https://answersocrates.com?via=sop Answer the Public https://www.answerthepublic.com Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast. The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

    1h 27m
  8. New Tip Legislation May save you Big in taxes

    15/12/2025

    New Tip Legislation May save you Big in taxes

    Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode, I was joined as always by Jim Collison, and we had the pleasure of welcoming Ralph Estep from AskRalph.com—the Content Creators' Accountant—to dive into recent changes in how the IRS handles tips for content creators. Ralph walked us through the new law allowing up to $25,000 in tip income (like Super Chats, Buy Me a Coffee, etc.) to be excluded from income taxes in 2025, provided you track it properly. We talked about the importance of keeping tip income separate from memberships or other payments where the customer receives something tangible or access in exchange. We also took questions and comments from our live chat about accounting software, prepping for taxes, and even how certain types of Patreon support could possibly qualify as tax-free tip income under this new law (with a big emphasis on always consulting your own accountant!). Whether you’re using Super Chats, Patreon, or other support methods, this tax year might look a little different. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com Content Creator's Accountant https://www.contentcreatorsaccountant.com/ Podcaster Hall of Fame https://www.podcasthof.com Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast. The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com Podcast Hot Seat Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store Your Audience Will Thank You! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Featured Supporter: Keep the Flam AliveIf you love the Olympics, this is for you.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

    1h 30m
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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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  • Creator
    Dave Jackson, Jim Collison
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    548
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 2025 School of Podcasting
  • Show Website
    Ask the Podcast Coach

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