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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.

    Is Your Podcast A Performance?

    Is Your Podcast A Performance?

    You're supposed to be yourself. Be authentic, but you also need to bring some energy if you want to keep people's attention right? Let's Discussion along with many other questions from the podcasting space.
    The episode covers various topics related to podcasting, including equipment, social media, and hosting and guesting podcast interviews. In addition, Jackson and co-host Jim discuss Super Chats and YouTube requirements. 
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    Timeline
    00:01:23 - Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
    00:02:40 - Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com
    00:03:07 - Is Your Podcast a Performance?
    00:06:02 - Squadcast Vs Streamyard?
    00:10:55 - Whiteboard Video
    00:12:16 - Greenscreens
    00:15:58 - Reddit?
    00:17:13 - Moving The Audience From One Platform to Another
    00:20:50 - Lost My Bluetooth Connection
    00:23:24 - Always Check Your Math
    00:24:15 - Practice
    00:25:00 - Alexacast.com moves to Captivate
    00:27:12 - Sticky Zoom Products
    00:30:52 - Starting a Successful Podcast
    00:37:22 - Picking a Cohost
    00:41:25 - Superchats
    00:46:02 - Domains
    00:49:28 - Thanks
    00:50:07 - Planning a Podcast For YEARS
    00:51:30 - Books on Interviewing?
    00:52:13 - Narrative Style
    00:54:54 - Favorite Books
    00:56:47 - Dave's book negotiation
    00:58:36 - Jim Is Not Writing a Book
    01:02:00 - Thank You Awesome Supporters
    01:05:06 - Hoopla Digital For Free Audio Books
    01:06:14 - Good Podcasts?
    01:08:15 - Interview Tips
    01:15:00 - Tell Us About Yourself...
    01:20:52 - What Topic?
    01:24:40 - Pre Calls Are Helpful 
    Mentioned In This Episode
    www.trypodpage.com
    Home Gadget Geeks Podcast
    The School of Podcasting
    Become an Awesome Supporter
    Riverside
    Squadcast
    Streamyard
    DLZ Creator From Mackie
    Podcast Review Show
    Storyworthy
    Podcast talent coach
    Will it Fly
    Platform
    Listenable
    Big Podcast
    The Ultimate Guide to Podcast Interviews

    • 1 hr 28 min
    How Long Should Your Podcast Test Be?

    How Long Should Your Podcast Test Be?

    We know to get the podcast to grow; you may need to tweak it until you find the right formula that resonates with your audience. Today we talk about how long do you leave a "Tweak" in place before you decide if it is working or not (along with all of your other questions)
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    Go to 
    https://courses.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 many of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
    Featured Supporter
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    Mentioned In This Episode
    www.trypodpage.com
    Home Gadget Geeks Podcast
    The School of Podcasting
    Become an Awesome Supporter
    Switchy - Engagement Monitor 
    Squadcast
    Riverside
    Metal Mayhem
    Ugreen docking stations, power supplies and more
    Time Stamps
    00:01:30 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
    00:03:03 Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcas.com
    00:03:33 How Long Should a Test Be?
    00:08:06 Only Have One Variable
    00:09:32 Switch Helps You Track Engagement
    00:12:25 Jon Has Zoom Issues
    00:20:38 New Macs Are Fast
    00:22:17 Switchy Part 2
    00:22:42 App Sumo Worries
    00:26:08 Hindenburg 2
    00:27:09 Remote Recording
    00:39:41 A Really Bad Guest
    00:43:40 Podcast Movement Question
    00:44:30 Dave is Going to England
    00:45:03 New Podcast Review Show
    00:46:20 Handling Out-of-Control Guests
    00:49:27 Attending Events
    00:51:15 Thank You Supporters
    00:54:39 Jim Gets His Nerd On: Power Outages
    01:01:44 Great Example of Affiliates
    01:04:57 Number Don't Add Up
    01:08:25 Selling Webinars
    01:16:00 Are My Numbers Good?
    01:23:40 Zoom vs Squadcast Audio
     
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    • 1 hr 27 min
    Can You Learn to be Funny?

    Can You Learn to be Funny?

    What Daw for a mac? How do I make my true crime show funny? What do I use to make "Ask the Podcast Coach?" and other questions answered?
    JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING
    Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " 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/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
    Featured Supporter
    Max Trescott Aviation News Talk

    Mentioned In This Episode
    www.trypodpage.com
    Home Gadget Geeks Podcast
    The School of Podcasting
    Become an Awesome Supporter
     Streamyard
    Cirkul Water Enhancer
    Samson Q2U
    Hindenburg Software
    Canva Graphics Tool
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    Rodecaster Pro
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    Shure SM7B Microphone
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    Elgato Facecam
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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Help I Hate My Voice! - How to Overcome This Podcast Hurdle

    Help I Hate My Voice! - How to Overcome This Podcast Hurdle

    Someone on Facebook can't get over their voice. Other people can't get comfortable doing a solo show. How long is too long when it comes to shoutouts? What to do with Rude guests? Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from Home Gadget Geeks provide answers for all of your questions along with the world's most engaged chat room.
    JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING
    Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " 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/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 many of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
    Feature Awesome Supporter
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    Chapters:
    00:00:00 - Opening 
    00:01:11 - Sponsor: podcastbranding.co (https://www.podcastbranding.co)
    00:02:31 - Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com 
    00:03:00 - I Hate My Voice 
    00:09:46 - Be You and Don't Care What Others Think 
    00:11:01 - Altering Your Voice in Post 
    00:12:42 - Dave's SD Card Takes A Dump 
    00:13:09 - How Many is Too Many Shout Outs? 
    00:22:40 - How Do LISTENERS Feel About Shoutouts? 
    00:25:35 - Jim Has an Add Simmer Before it Works 
    00:26:38 - Legal Zoom Story From Dave's book (https://amzn.to/3LlBXs8)
    00:27:48 - Can an Ad Run Be Too Long? 
    00:33:25 - Getting Comfortable Flying Solo 
    00:44:04 - Storyworthy (https://amzn.to/3E2HCxp)aff
    00:46:50 - Dave's Presentation Routine 
    00:48:51 - How to Speed Up Editing 
    00:53:21 - A Quick Pour 
    00:54:05 - Zoom Podtrak P4 Question (https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4)
    00:58:56 - Thanks to Our Awesome Supporters (https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome)
    01:00:41 - Standing or Sitting? (https://supportthisshow.com/walkingpad)
    01:05:20 - 75 Hard (http://www.75hard.com)
    01:05:54 - Rude Quests 
    01:10:51 - When Do You Re-Record? 
    01:15:47 - Not Showing in Search (https://podnews.net/article/who-indexes-what)
    01:25:58 - The Unhelpful Description 
    01:27:36 - Wrap Up (https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/follow)
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    Mentioned In This Episode
    www.trypodpage.com
    Home Gadget Geeks Podcast
    The School of Podcasting
    Become an Awesome Supporter
    How people find your podcast in apps Article
    Storyworthy (Best book on Storytelling) - aff link
    75 Hard Fitness Thingy
    Under Your Desk Treadmill (aff)
    Standing Desk (aff)
    Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
    This episode 434 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

    • 1 hr 29 min
    Your Top Podcast Tip For Newbies

    Your Top Podcast Tip For Newbies

    On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the hosts discuss various topics such as podcast trends, taxes, storytelling techniques, feedback, private podcasts, competition, and many more. They also share their funny and insightful personal experiences throughout their careers. They stress the importance of adapting to changes, focusing on quality content, and getting feedback for improvement. They also discuss different platforms for hosting private podcasts and how to get the best interview sound quality. They end the episode by promoting their sponsors and encouraging listeners to become awesome supporters. If you're interested in podcasting, this episode is for you!
    JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING
    Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " 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/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
    SPOTLIGHT SUPPORTER: Shane Whaley
    Radio GDR Podcast
    Mentioned In This Episode
    www.trypodpage.com
    Home Gadget Geeks Podcast
    The School of Podcasting
    Become an Awesome Supporter
     Darknet Diaries
    Auphonic (volume leveling tool)
    Descript (ending and sound fixing tool)
    Adobe Enhance (bad audio fixing tool)
    Glow.fm (sell premium content)
    Patreon (sell premium content)
    SuperCast (sell premium content)
    Profit From Your Podcast (book)
    Rumble Studio 
    TIMELINE


    [00:06:28] Know your audience and reason for creating content to attract the right audience; it's not about equipment or aesthetics. Focusing on the "why" keeps you motivated. Don't create content just for ads, but for a genuine purpose.
    [00:08:42] Competition in podcasting isn't as intense as it seems. If you have a clear "why" and achieve it, your podcast is successful regardless of its quality or audience.
    [00:13:50] Podcast editor discusses the pressures of producing popular shows and the importance of practice for improving speaking skills on a podcast. Planning can reduce the need for editing.
    [00:21:38] Feedback and adjustments made based on listener perspective. Podcasting journey and improvement.
    [00:23:11] Advice for podcasters on choosing hosting platforms and getting guests to use good microphones.
    [00:36:23] Adobe Enhance is a tool for cleaning up bad audio, but has no control knobs. If you have separate tracks, it can improve the audio, but other tools like Descript Studio Sound allow for more control. Isotope RX is another alternative, but can be time-consuming.
    [00:44:20] The text provides a comparison between three private podcasting platforms: Glow, Patreon, and Supercast, highlighting their features, pricing, and ease of use for both creators and listeners. It also discusses the challenges of monetizing premium content and emphasizes the importance of promoting it to the audience.
    [00:47:52] The text includes mentions of coffee, supporter music, a new supporter named John, the School of Podcasting, coaching, Podpage, and becoming an awesome supporter of the podcast.
    [01:08:22] Hold phone closer, Rumble Studio for asynchronous interviews.
    [01:13:38] Podcaster talks about using Rumble Studio and a narrative style for interviews and the potential for influencers to promote their episodes. Also mentions a funny encounter with a dog during a recording.
    Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from

    • 1 hr 17 min
    How Much Research Is Enough? Research vs Record?

    How Much Research Is Enough? Research vs Record?

    Jim is out taking care of an old kitty, so we are joined by Uncle Marv from IT Business Podcast. We start by talking about research, and when do you stop researching and start recording?
    JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING
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    Go to 
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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 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
    Mentioned In This Episode
    www.trypodpage.com
    The School of Podcasting
    Become an Awesome Supporter
    It Business Podcast
    Hot Ones on YouTube
    Buzzsprout Ads
    Podcast Rodeo Show
    Livestream Universe
    Dave's Newsletter
     
     

    • 1 hr 32 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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