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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.

Ask the Podcast Coach Dave Jackson

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    • 4.2 • 51 Ratings

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.

    Podcast Marketing - Close to the Click

    Podcast Marketing - Close to the Click

    Dave is back from the road and today we talk about podcast marketing, newsletters, events, and backing up your data. 
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    Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to 
    https://courses.schoolofpodcasting.com/ask
    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 
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    www.trypodpage.com
    Home Gadget Geeks Podcast
    The School of Podcasting
    Become an Awesome Supporter
    Grow the Show
     Samson Q2U
    Zoom Podtrak P4
    iDrive Storage
    Spark Media Conference
    Rode NT1 5th Generation
     
     

    • 1 hr 32 min
    No Show This Week Enjoy Dan and Visit Mark

    No Show This Week Enjoy Dan and Visit Mark

    The Good news: I'm back from Las Vegas

    The bad news: I'm still on the road in Nashville.

    So be sure to visit Mark at www.podcastbranding.co (and tell a friend) and enjoy Dan's show based on a true story
     
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    • 19 min
    Is YouTube a Podcast? Do We Care?

    Is YouTube a Podcast? Do We Care?

    Dave starts us off with a Power Rant on how YouTube is NOT a podcast, and Jim wants to know why this even matters. This is based on Dave's YouTube video. 
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    Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to 
    https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach
     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
    Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast
    Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
    Help Us Hit Our Support Goal and Keep the Show Going
    To keep the show going, we would love to get back over 40 Patrons (we are currently at 32), and if you get value from the show, do consider giving back. Support packages start at $5/month. See www.askthepodcastcoach.com/support
    With this support, the show may cease to exist.
    Mentioned In This Episode
    www.trypodpage.com
    Home Gadget Geeks Podcast
    The School of Podcasting
    Become an Awesome Supporter
    Building a Better  Dave
    New Media Show
    Podmatch (find guests)
    Feed For All
    Profit From Your Podcast
    Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
    This episode 427 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network
     
     
     
     

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Podcasts Coming to Google's Music Platform... Again

    Podcasts Coming to Google's Music Platform... Again

    Google announced, according to Podnews, "We will soon start to bring both audio and video-first podcasts to YouTube Music for users in the US.." Today we acknowledge that this could be huge if Google sticks with it (after all didn't they do this back in 2016). We also discuss the fact that you don't have to do a video version if you want to start a podcast, the joys of updating drivers, and a loving tangent on cereal bags.
    JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING
    Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to 
    https://courses.schoolofpodcasting.com/ask
     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
    Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast
    Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
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     Weekly Featured Supporter: Chris Stone at chrisstone.contact
    Mentioned In This Episode
    www.trypodpage.com
    Home Gadget Geeks Podcast
    The School of Podcasting
    Become an Awesome Supporter
    Profit From Your Podcast
     Youtube Music to Get Podcasts in US
    The Top 15 Things All Beginner Podcasters Should Know (before and after launch) 
    see also 14 Steps to Start a Successful Podcast
    TOPICS
    01:20 SPONSOR: www.podcastbranding.co
    02:41 MUGSHOT:www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
    03:26 Dave's Weird Camera Issue Is Solved
    04:22 Keep it Simple
    07:50 Podcasts DO NOT NEED to be Video
    13:52 A Big Announcement from Google About Podcasting
    18:22 Didn't They Do This Once Before?
    20:03 Turmoil At Google
    23:11 Fat Fifty and Frisky
    25:17 Cereal not Serial
    26:37 THANK YOU, SUPPORTERS 
    27:44 Moving Platforms
    28:26 15 Tips for Starting a Podcast
    Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
    This episode 427 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network
     

    • 56 min
    Walking Brad Through a Podcast Launch Using David Hooper's S.C.R.A.P.E. Method

    Walking Brad Through a Podcast Launch Using David Hooper's S.C.R.A.P.E. Method

    Today as have David Hooper from Build a Big Podcast and Brad Miller joins us to help him "start strong" with a new cancer related podcast he is hoping to launch in April.
    JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING
    Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to 
    https://courses.schoolofpodcasting.com/ask
     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
     Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast
    Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
     Check Out David Hooper's Books On Amazon
    https://amzn.to/3by1GzM (aff)
    Mentioned In This Episode
    www.trypodpage.com
    Home Gadget Geeks Podcast
    The School of Podcasting
    Become an Awesome Supporter
     Build a Big Podcast
    Samson Q2U
    Best Day to Release an Episode Study
    Profit From Your Podcast
    TIMELINE
    [00:01:49] SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co
    [00:03:05] Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com
    [00:04:21] Starting Strong to Create Impact
    [00:07:42] Utilize Like-Minded Podcasters You Have a Relationship With
    [00:09:27] The Specific Podcast
    [00:10:47] The Launch with 25 Episodes Controversy
    00:14:25] THREE YEARS?
    [00:17:33] THE SCRAPE METHOD
    [00:20:03] SEGMENT: EXAMPLE OF NICHING DOWN
    [00:20:44] COMBINATION
    [00:21:50] RELATED
    [00:26:40] Antithesis
    [00:27:10] PROBLEM
    [00:29:28] Experience
    [00:31:02] Dr. Brad Miller: joins the conversation
    [[00:33:57] What was that like?
    [00:37:39] Still Blurry on the 25 Episodes Rule
    [00:39:17] Recording Real Moments to Potentially Release Later
    [00:40:58] Mark Maron Interviewed By Different Hosts
    [00:41:58] Give Your Audience a Safe Place
    [00:44:55] Testing the Name
    [00:46:34] Go Listen to Other Podcasts For Inspiration
    [00:49:06] That Makes Me Want to Click


    [00:50:00] Thanks for the Support
    [00:52:53] What Should New Podcasters Focus On?

    [00:53:54] Small Podcast Conferences

    [01:03:23] The Importance of Knowing Your Why

    [01:05:02] Political Shows Upset Half of Their Potential Audience
    [01:05:41] Dave's Jillian Michaels Podcast


    [01:08:21] Do We Not Care About Social Proof?


    [01:09:23] Best Time of Day and Day of the Week to Publish


    [01:15:12] Dave's Demo Derby


    [01:18:02] Editing Video


    [01:19:44] When is the New Book Coming?


    [01:21:48] Supapass Thoughts?


    Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
    This episode 426 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network
     

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Is Google Done With Podcasting (and do we care)?

    Is Google Done With Podcasting (and do we care)?

    You create a QR code. Maybe you use a service like Linq; where do you send your potential audience? Google is backing away from podcasting, but how far? Dave and Jim tackle your questions and more.
    Got a question? Leave it at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/ask and we will use it in a future show.
    JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING
    Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to 
    https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/ask
     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
    Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast
    Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
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    Get Bonus Content
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    Mentioned In This Episode
    Acon Digital Deverberate Plugin
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    Dialogue Enhance 2 Plugin
    https://www.accentize.com/dialogueenhance/
    Will it Fly Book
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    Sure SM7b Microphone
    https://supportthisshow.com/sm7b
    EV Re320 Microphone
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    Brio 4k Web Cam
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    Elgato Facecam
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    AMBITFUL Teleprompter Mobile Phone 
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    Podpage
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    Future of Podcasting
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    Timeline
    00:01:29 podcastbranding.co
    00:02:46 Based on a True Story Podcast
    00:04:20 Send In Your Questions
    00:10:55 Where Should My QR Code Link To?
    00:17:29 Accidental Webcam Recording
    00:58:49 Does an SM&B Give Your Credibility?
    01:05:18 Growth Pattern Flattens
    01:06:27 Social and Audiograms
    01:09:21 Brio 4k
    01:11:15 Importance of Lighting
    01:14:07 Would Someone Listen to This?
    01:15:56 Favorite Length of Podcasts?
    01:17:12 Not for Me Does Not Mean Bad
    01:19:52 Small Conferences Vs Large Ones?
    01:22:08 Teleprompter?
    01:25:33 Cohost thinks it is good and I don't.
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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 425 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network.

    • 1 hr 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
51 Ratings

51 Ratings

App Rover ,

Boosted to 5 stars!

My prior 2 star review: Awesome content ruined by constant 5 minute long interruptions of “let’s thank our awesome supporters” Please shorten or remove those interruptions.

My new 5 star review: Awesome content. Helpful info for all levels of podcasters.

Reason for star boost: After a few months Dave initially reduced the interruptions, and after about a year has mostly removed the constant interruptions. Thank you!

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Awesome gift!

Thank you so much for all this content to help our development as podcasters. Over #300 episodes? - y’all are killin’ it!!! all for our industry! 😘Respect! TYSM! Laurie Watson

Good Job Mom, Good Job Dad ,

A Go-To Podcast!!

I just launched my first podcast (Good Job Mom, Good Job Dad) and Dave at Ask the Podcast Coach has become a go-to podcast for me as I learn how this whole thing works! Everything from equipment to marketing, this is a great resource and entertaining to listen to as well! Dave is also one of the reasons I decided to use Libsyn!

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