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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. Should You Join a Podcast Network: The $300 Question

    JAN 24

    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 This week's awesome support is Max Trescot from Aviation News Talk. If you're a pilot (or know one), go over to aviationnewstalk.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
  2. Is Organic Growth Dead? Is RSS losing it's Power?

    JAN 11

    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 This week's awesome support is Max Trescot from Aviation News Talk. If you're a pilot (or know one), go over to aviationnewstalk.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. Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC

    JAN 3

    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. This week's awesome support is Max Trescot from Aviation News Talk. If you're a pilot (or know one), go over to aviationnewstalk.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
  4. Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity

    12/27/2025

    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 This week's awesome support is Max Trescot from Aviation News Talk. If you're a pilot (or know one), go over to aviationnewstalk.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
  5. Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate

    12/21/2025

    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 This week's awesome support is Max Trescot from Aviation News Talk. If you're a pilot (or know one), go over to aviationnewstalk.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
  6. New Tip Legislation May save you Big in taxes

    12/15/2025

    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 This week's awesome support is Max Trescot from Aviation News Talk. If you're a pilot (or know one), go over to aviationnewstalk.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: Chris StoneNeed a podcast producer? Chris Stone at castahead.net is the manDisclaimer: 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
  7. The Truth About Podcast Guesting in 2025 (And AI Pitch Slaps)

    12/06/2025

    The Truth About Podcast Guesting in 2025 (And AI Pitch Slaps)

    Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to this holiday edition of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, flying solo with special guest Chris Stone from Castahead.net. In this lively episode, we kick things off debating the most overplayed Christmas songs (sorry, Mariah Carey!), slide into podcast mic setups—covering everything from phantom power to Cloudlifters and USB/XLR combos—and share our biggest podcast merch mistakes.  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 Chris' Podcast Production Castahaed.net Dealcasters https://www.podpage.com/dealcasters Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgegeeks.com Podmatch Guesting Tool https://supportthisshow.com/podmatch Fourth Wall Merch https://supportthisshow.com/fourthwall Podcast Hot Seat (Podcast Audits) https://www.podcasthotseat.com This week's awesome support is Max Trescot from Aviation News Talk. If you're a pilot (or know one), go over to aviationnewstalk.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 26m
  8. Rechargeable vs. Alkaline: Best Batteries for Podcasting Gear

    12/01/2025

    Rechargeable vs. Alkaline: Best Batteries for Podcasting Gear

    Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to this week’s episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, and I’m excited to be joined by my good friend Jim Collison as we kick back after Thanksgiving and dig into everything from surviving power outages as a podcaster to getting serious about connecting with your audience. We’ll swap stories from behind the mic, share practical tips for managing your listeners, debate the best batteries for your gear, and tackle questions about websites, live show feedback, and the ever-changing world of podcast tech. Let’s get into it! 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.homegadgegeeks.com Kit Email List Tool https://partners.kit.com/wcqdcqy9cu40 Substack Email Platform https://substack.com/refer/davejackson Aweber Email List Tool https://podcastcoach.aweber.com/ Beehiv Email List Tool https://www.beehiiv.com/?via=Dave-Jackson Pabbly Automation Tool https://supportthisshow.com/pabbly Zapier https://zapier.com/ ElfSight (Faq and other Scripts) https://supportthisshow.com/elfsight RSS.com Media Hosting https://supportthisshow.com/rssdotcom Captivate Media Hosting https://supportthisshow.com/captivate Buzzsprout Media Hosting https://supportthisshow.com/buzzsprout Whisper Link WordPress Plugin https://supportthisshow.com/linkwhisperer EBL Batteris on Amazon (affiliate) This week's awesome support is Max Trescot from Aviation News Talk. If you're a pilot (or know one), go over to aviationnewstalk.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 28m
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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
    546
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 2025 School of Podcasting
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    Ask the Podcast Coach

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