Ask the Podcast Coach Dave Jackson

Hey there, and welcome back to "Ask the Podcast Coach," the show where your podcasting queries get the spotlight. Today, I've got an action-packed episode for you that's brimming with insights on using SMS to grow your podcast audience. I'm super excited to share my conversation with the clever folks at Buzzsprout and dive into the nuts and bolts of SMS marketing—what it takes, what it costs, and the impact it can make.
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The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach 
Become an Awesome Supporter
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Protit From Your Podcast
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Flight Story
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The Feed Podcast
https://thefeed.libsyn.com 
Ads infinitum
https://podurama.com/podcast/ad-infinitum-i1712384143 
George Hrab Geologic Podcast
http://geologicpodcast.com 
Sony VZ-1 Camera
https://geni.us/zv1-sony-dslr
True Fans Podcast App
https://www.Truefans.fm 
Podbean
https://supportthisshow.com/podbean 
Buzzsprout
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Libsyn
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In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," we dive into the nuances of adding enhanced content like slides to your YouTube videos. I discuss with Jim the evolving landscape of podcasting, the tricky transition from hobby to business, and the balance needed when offering personalized coaching.
We also touch on the significance of community-driven podcasting and the essence of constructive feedback. Additionally, we share our personal experiences with website migration and the tribulations of various hosting platforms. As always, we celebrate our supporters in our "wheel o' names" segment, encourage listener engagement, and humorously banter about everything from pizza pilgrimages to tight jeans, all while anticipating next week's exciting insights.
Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co
 
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Mentioned In This Episode
Podpage
www.trypodpage.com
Home Gadget Geeks
www.homegadgetgeelks.com 
The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach 
Become an Awesome Supporter
www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 
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Biz Chix
https://www.bizchix.com
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https://supportthisshow.com/squarespace 
Elementor
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Ecamm Live Streaming
https://supportthisshow.com/ecammm 
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 Chapters
00:01:36 - Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co (https://www.podcastbranding.co )
00:03:02 - Mugshot: BasedOnATrueStoryPodcast.com (https://BasedOnATrueStoryPodcast.com )
00:03:35 - Dave is Rusty... 
00:04:26 - Have A Live Page Open 
00:06:02 - Keep It Simple and Stick With What You Know 
00:06:25 - Adding Slides to Video
00:09:43 - Does Editing Style Increase Downloads? 
00:20:28 - Different Background = More Viewers? 
00:23:20 -  Switching Cameras to Hold Attention 
00:24:54 - Dave Identifies Audio Issue 
00:25:35 - Shorts for Marketing 
00:26:26 - Night Agent on Netflix 
00:30:06 - Lessons From New Coke 
00:32:04 - Daves Struggling With Artwork Still 
00:36:39 - Realizing Your Influence 
00:38:35 - Rebranding the Podcast Rodeo Show 
00:45:32 - Can You Mix Entertainment With Coaching? 
00:50:53 - What Is the Motive? 
00:52:43 - Bring Me the Homework 
00:57:26 - Larry's Red Hat 
00:58:27 - Maybe This Doesn't Work? 
01:04:16 - ONE ON ONE COACHING? 
01:06:57 - Become a Supporter (https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome )
01:09:40 - Cool Hindenburg Trick 
01:11:35 - Playing Kind Words In Your Show 
01:15:32 - Moving Off of WordPress 
01:28:23 - Wrap Up 
 Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 977 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

Today, someone asked, How do you brainstorm with yourself? Jim and Dave provide a few options and strategies that you can use so you don't have to be by yourself. 
We also talk about what to do if the name of your show is being used by a dead show.
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Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster and an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co
 
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00:00:00 - Opening 
00:01:07 - Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co (https://www.podcastbranding.co )
00:02:40 - Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com (https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com )
00:03:27 - How Do You Brainstorm By Yourself? 
00:15:21 - Chat GPT For Brainstorming (https://chat.openai.com/ )
00:21:24 - What is NoteJoy? (https://supportthisshow.com/notejoy )
00:25:03 - Hooking Your Audience 
00:28:59 - Movement vs Evolutions 
00:32:17 - Using a Dead Podcast Name 
00:41:06 - Rebranding is Expensive 
00:43:32 - Believable Reviews 
00:52:31 - Jiffy Pop? 
00:54:35 - Pricing Trademarks 
00:57:40 - THANK YOU AWESOME SUPPORTERS (https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome )
01:00:05 - Featured Supporter: Keep the Flame Alive (https://flamealivepod.com/ )
01:01:19 - Mouseflow Visitor Analyzer (https://supportthisshow.com/mouseflow )
01:06:16 - Dave's Website Horror Story 
01:11:41 - Newsletter Vs Blog (https://davejackson.substack.com/ )
01:15:59 - Google Going Away April 2 
01:17:29 - Bloggers Should Be Podcasting (https://learn.schoolofpodcasting.com )
01:20:21 - Dave's Affiliate Links (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/affiliatelinks )
01:25:27 - Using Ecamm For Sound Buttons (https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm )
Mentioned In This Episode
Podpage
www.trypodpage.com
Home Gadget Geeks
www.homegadgetgeeks.com 
The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach 
Become an Awesome Supporter
www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 
Mouseflow
https://supportthisshow.com/mouseflow
Dave's List of Affiliate Link
https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/affiliatelinks
Note Joy (evernote replacement)
https://supportthisshow.com/notejoy 
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
https://www.dancingisforbidden.com/ 
Chat GPT
https://chat.openai.com/ 
Eleven Labs AI Voices
https://supportthisshow.com/elevenlabs 
Article on Trademarks and Using Someone's Name
https://podnews.net/article/with-the-same-name-trademarks 
Gordon Firemark
https://www.gordonfiremark.com 
Your Podcast Website
https://www.yourpodcastwebsite.com 
All in One Seo Plugin
https://supportthisshow.com/allinoneseo 
Ubbersuggest
https://www.ubersuggest.com/ 
Ken Blanchard
https://www.musicbyspoon.com/contact 
Dave's Podcasting Observations Newsletter
https://davejackson.substack.com/ 
Mailerlite
https://supportthisshow.com/mailerlite 
Convertkit Email List
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Sendfox
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Today we help Dave with new artwork along with using AI to help you evaluate and generate topic ideas for your show. We talk editing, and the joys of rolling your chair over your headphone cable (again).
Video Version 
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If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster and an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co
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Ask Ralph Podcast: Mastering Your Finances with a Christian Perspective
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Podpage
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Home Gadget Geeks
www.homegadgetgeelks.com
The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach
Become an Awesome Supporter
www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
Chris Nesi
https://www.chrisnesi.com
Tunereel Royalty Free Music
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Atr 2100X Microphone
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Magai AI Prompting Tool
https://supportthisshow.com/magai
Ecamm
https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm
Streamyard
https://supportthisshow.com/streamyard
Podcast Branding
https://podcastbranding.co
Based On a True Story Podcast
www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
Timeline
00:00:01 - Opening
00:00:53 - PodcastBanding.co Sponsorship
00:02:22 - BasedOnATruestorypodcast.com
00:03:00 - Explicit Podcasts in Apple
00:03:44 - Help Dave Pick His Artwork
00:12:32 - Generating Ideas For Episodes
00:14:05 - Artwork is Subjective
00:16:47 - No Yapping - AI Talk
00:20:57 - Political Shows Are Brutal
00:28:37 - Chris Nesi's AI Episode Title Generation
00:33:20 - Six People On a Podcast?
00:34:11 - Ecamm Practice
00:35:24 - Magai AI Tool (https://supportthisshow.com/magai )
00:35:40 - Ecamm Vs Streamyard?
00:44:33 - AWESOME SUPPORTERS (https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome )
00:46:05 - Featured Supporter: Ask Ralph Podcast (https://www.askralphpodcast.com )
00:47:11 - Movie Podcasts - What Makes You Different
00:54:23 - Podcasting Skills Make Your a Better Speaker
00:57:17 - Hot Topic Shows
00:58:06 - The Hardest Podcast Question To Answer
00:59:53 - Editing Takes Focus
01:03:13 - Resound For Editing
01:05:08 - Studio Space - Where Do I Record?
01:14:02 - Three Person Setup
01:16:55 - Bluetooth Without Delay
01:19:34 - Tangled Wires
01:23:09 - Wrap up - NO SHOW NEXT WEEK
Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 475 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

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Hello everyone, Dave Jackson here, your trusty guide through the podcasting landscape, welcoming you back to another episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach." Today, we're tackling a topic that's become a bit of a thorn in the side of podcasters everywhere: Apple Podcasts Formatting Issues. I've been there, wrestling with descriptions and ensuring everything looks as sharp as an HD display, no matter the platform. Whether you're tuning in from Spotify or Apple, we've got you covered with tricks of the trade.
I'm pleased to have the ever-knowledgeable Mathew Passy joining me today. Together, we will explore the best practices for formatting, divulging our experiences with dodging those pesky issues that can make or break the listener's experience. Expect to glean insights on doubling your paragraph spaces and placing key information where it matters most.
But that's just the starting point. We've got a full slate on our hands—discussing the widgets and gadgets of the audio world. We're talking remote recording platforms, mics, media hosts, and even my own trials with the Sony ZV 1 as a webcam. It's a treasure trove of tech talk that you won't want to miss.
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If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co
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Sonic Cupcake
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Mathew Passy's Podcasting Tech 
https://www.podcastingtech.com 
Video Version of this Episode
https://youtube.com/live/P2QqGGOVUU0 
Podpage
www.trypodpage.com
Home Gadget Geeks
www.homegadgetgeelks.com 
The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach 
Become an Awesome Supporter
www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 
1Password Password Tool
https://supportthisshow.com/1password 
Cast Feed Validator
https://www.castfeedvalidator.com/ 
Small Business Matters Podcast
https://www.experian.com/blogs/small-business-matters/podcast/ 
Riverside Remote Video Recording
https://supportthisshow.com/riverside 
Sony ZV-10 Camera
https://geni.us/lML1Gb 
Elgato Facecam Pro
https://geni.us/facecampro
Elecrovoice RE20 Dynamic Microphone
https://geni.us/ev-re-20
Samson Q2U Microphone
https://supportthisshow.com/q2u
Elgato CamLink Convert HDMI o USB
https://geni.us/mZ4DG7c
Gleam Contest Tool
https://supportthisshow.com/gleam 
 
 

On today's episode, "Are Contests a Good Audience Builder?," we tackle a burning question: Are contests really the hidden gem for growing your podcast listenership, or are they just a magnet for spam and fake entries?
I'll look at some of the crucial podcasting tools out there, like the demise of Evernote, and the rise of Notejoy, and StreamYard, and we'll dissect what these platforms offer in terms of features and price points. Dave's going to fill you in on the intricate dance of dealing with explicit content in podcasts, especially for those of you hoping to go global—we've got a list of countries with specific content restrictions you'll want to hear about.
Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at podcastbranding.co
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Latin Podcast Awards
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Mentioned In This Episode
Podpage
www.trypodpage.com
Home Gadget Geeks
www.homegadgetgeelks.com 
The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach 
Become an Awesome Supporter
www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
Gleam Contest Too
https://supportthisshow.com/gleam 
NoteJoy Evernote Alternative
https://supportthisshow.com/notejoy 
Zoom Podtrak P4
https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4
Stremyard
https://supportthisshow.com/streamyard 
Audio Hijack Pro
https://rogueamoeba.com/ 
Small Business Matters Podcast
https://smallbusinessmattersonline.com/ 
 Social Media News Live
https://socialmedianewslive.com/ 
Guardian Downcast
https://www.guardiandowncast.com/ 
Live Well and Flourish
https://www.livewellandflourish.com 
Terribly Nerdy Podcast
https://www.terriblynerdy.com/ 
 
Timeline
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Opening
00:01:12 - Sponsor: www.podcastbranding.co 
00:02:33 - Mugshot: www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 
00:04:03 - Gleam Contests
00:06:09 - Free Contests 
00:07:10 - Some People Love Free Stuff
00:10:20 - Live Well And Flourish Hits 100! 
00:11:02 - Chat Room Reponses: Contests
00:11:28 - Merch Seems to Be Working On YouTube 
00:12:50 - Chat Room Comments: Email and Swag 
00:15:25 - Personal Notes are Huge 
00:16:50 - Oats Overnight Brand 
00:20:55 - Nerd Out: Web Hosting Pricing 
00:25:51 - Niilo's PC Died 
00:32:52 - Streamyard Issues? 
00:37:47 - Do Premium Episodes Need to Be Marked Explicit? 
00:41:37 - Leaving Evernote for NoteJoy 
00:42:53 - A Recipe For Disaster 
00:51:06 - Chat Room Chimes In: Being Offensive 
00:55:00 - AWESOME SUPPORTERS 
00:57:13 - Featured Support: Latin Podcast Awards 
00:58:33 - Landing on a Schedule / Taking a Break 
01:06:51 - Finding a Google Podcasts Replacement: podurama.com 
01:10:32 - My Guest Won't Appear On Video 
01:15:31 - Would You Let Someone Hide Their Face? 
01:17:11 - Dave Podcasting From the Bathtub 
01:19:01 - How to Introduce a Faceless Guest? 
01:20:45 - How Full Is Your Podcast Diet? 
01:22:31 - Coming Up