I love to play the guitar, but (for whatever reason) teaching people how to play gets on my nerves. So when you start a podcast and you love it, remember you are doing it on YOUR schedule with no real pressure. Are you sure you want to turn it into…
Elgato So often podcasters think, "If I just had this piece of gear my audience would grow, and 90% of the time unless your video looks horrible, or you sound bad, it's not the tech. I caught myself going down the gear rabbit hole and realized if I changed my…
Editing is a subjective art form that often includes the words, "It depends" when explaining how to do it. Today we start off with Ralph From AskRalph.com who shares somewhat of a nightmare he ran into when he let AI do ALL the editing. I also say AI instead of…
If you are a person who is struggling to find the motivation to keep your podcast going, you might try the five whys strategy. Today I demonstrate this with weight loss, and then tie it into podcasting. By identifying your why, you find the motivation to keep going. You can…
Today we start off with someone who got blackmailed by a podcast promoter. 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),…
In today's episode, Jim and Dave delve into a wide array of podcasting topics, including finding a quiet place to record, balancing podcasting with other hobbies and life, and the challenges of managing communities. They also discuss technical issues, content creation strategies, and the potential impact of AI-generated content on…
In this episode, I answer a question I saw in a Facebook group and share a story about where your podcast can get you in trouble. I've seen people lose their jobs, and cause serious issues with family, friends, and co-workers. Mentioned in This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/youtube Building…
I interviewed the maker of Podgagement Daniel J. Lewis on episode 910 of the School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/910 I've known Daniel for many years and have been a co-host on the Podcasters Roundtable with him and now co-host the Future of Podcasting. Daniel is a giant data junkie. But he's…
This week we open with "What to do if you put out a survey and nobody answers? We also talk about merch sales, some equipment updates, overthinking your podcast launch and more. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark…
I see people all the time ask about thei podcast media host on social media. That's like me asking someone from Ohio what the weather is like in Nebraska. I see A LOT OF wrong answers online. The BEST and FASTEST way to get your answer is to contact your…
Today we get an update on Jim's health and start answering your questions on re-releasing files, media hosts (new and old), Podcasting 2.0, and more. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have…
Someone asked "How do you boost retention percentage?" (you see this in podcastsconnect.apple.com ) so we talk about that today, as we also take a look at how Ask the Podcast Coach wrapped up in 2023. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon…
In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," Dave Jackson reveals a secret that has been giving him endless fun during podcast recordings. He recently acquired a Stream Deck, a powerful device that allows him to assign different functions to buttons, making his podcasting experience more automated and enjoyable. When…
You never know what you're going to get when we start a show with a live audience. We are rounding out the end of the year and start talking about cleaning up things for 2024, while eye-balling black Friday specials. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting…
Spotify has added audio books to their platform (great more competition for podcasts! Ugh). We talk a little about merchandise and affiliate marketing. There is a new service that seems A LOT fishy, in Dave's opinion. The longer you podcast the more files pile up, so how do you organize…
Jim has been meeting one-on-one with his audience and getting great feedback. We also talk about advertising (how many is too many?) based on a new report. Evernote raised their price, and we talk about making sure you understand the tools you have. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the…
In today's episode, we tackle a range of topics that are sure to intrigue and spark discussions. From the potential shortcomings of Google's foray into podcasting with YouTube Music, to Apple taking steps that may result in fewer downloads, and why newsletters may be the best call to action available.…
Today, we look at the topic of, "Does having an ad int your show make it more legitimate?" I hate this because there are very legitimate shows that NEVER want to monetize, and I can also see a new listener hearing and ad for Ford and thinking, Big Sponsor =…
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Today I talk about a book called Listenable and it mentions how REALLY bad taking a break can be for your show. While I agree consistency is important, Jim has taken a few breaks off and on (as does this show occasionally) so we ask is it really REALLY bad?…
I had no idea Jim would answer "YES" when I asked, "Have you ever had to do a drunk podcaster? We also help someone understand why nobody in your family listens to your show. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code "…
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Today's show starts off a little rocky as this is my first time using Ecamm Live (which I love). https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm Sponsors: www.schoolofpodcasting.com www.podcastbranding.co www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com www.trypodpage.com Mentioned In This Episode: Ecamm Live https://supportthisshow.com/ecammm Toasty AI https://supportthisshow.com/toastyai Magai AI Tool https://supportthisshow.com/magai Castmagic https://supportthisshow.com/castmagic Try, "use this transcript to write an article with…
This episode covered a wide range of topics, from recommendations vs feed drops to event experiences, audio engineering, and more. Here are three key takeaways that I think will be valuable for you: The Power of Clear Communication: As podcast hosts, it's crucial to provide clear information about your show's…