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Dec. 15, 2024

The Role of Persistence and Timing in Podcast Success

Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to another engaging episode of Ask the Podcast Coach ! Your hosts, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson, are back to delve into the world of podcasting with insights, anecdotes, and tips f...

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Dec. 7, 2024

Podcast Gear: When to Upgrade and What Really Matters

Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Cullison tackle the myth that upgrading your podcasting gear will magically increase your downloads. From discussing the right...

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Nov. 30, 2024

From Boring to Brilliant: Podcast Titling Secrets

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we share strategies into episode titles, live podcasting strategies, effective audience engagement, and New Year's resolutions for their shows. They also broach the overwhelming insan...

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Nov. 23, 2024

Jim's New Mac Mini With an M4 Chip

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we hear about Jim's new Mac Mini with the M4 chip, but wait till you hear how you turn it off or on! We also talks about staying consistent, revisit the Tyson fight and …

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Nov. 16, 2024

Spotify's Monetization Mystery What’s Missing?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wondered if AI tools can really inject freshness into your podcast interviews? AI is great for furthering YOUR content. From discussing the merits of providing MP3 download links for o...

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Nov. 2, 2024

Podcast Troubles and Rock Legends

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about the unpredictable chaos of virtual events, sharing a Podcaster's Happy Hour mishap that underscores the need for robust security on platforms like Zoom. Our discussion t...

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Oct. 26, 2024

Why Honest Reviews Matter in Podcasting

Send us feedback/questions via Text This week, we start off with news from the FTC and a crackdown on bogus paid reviews. Podcasters start with two things: No audience Integrity The goal is to grow your audience without losin...

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Oct. 26, 2024

AI and Authenticity: Navigating Trust and Creativity in Podcasting

Send us feedback/questions via Text What if you discovered a podcast you loved was never human to begin with? Our journey kicks off with the thrilling and somewhat unsettling world of AI-generated podcasts, where technology, ...

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Oct. 5, 2024

Podcasting Insights: From Cryptocurrency Challenges to YouTube Strate…

Send us feedback/questions via Text What if your favorite podcast platforms aren’t as committed to supporting you as you think? Uncover the technical challenges podcasters face with live streaming on platforms like Facebook a...

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Sept. 29, 2024

AI Voices in Podcasts: Future or Fad?

Send us feedback/questions via Text What if a single piece of tech could revolutionize your entire podcasting setup? Join us for a lively Saturday morning chat where we kick things off discussing the brand-new Rodecaster vide...

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Sept. 21, 2024

Boosting Listener Engagement with AI Voice Cloning

Send us feedback/questions via Text We start today by help you avoid burnout, but also talk about the dangers of the word "Donate" and Mark from Solo Talk Media explains how using AI voices from 11 Labs to stand in …

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Sept. 14, 2024

Are We Going to Be Replaced by Google Notebook?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wondered if AI can truly replace the charm and spontaneity of human podcast hosts? Google Notebook has something that jarred me, and made me nervous. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - Art...

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Sept. 7, 2024

Balancing Podcast Metrics and Meaningful Success

Send us feedback/questions via Text What if the secret to podcast success isn't about your download numbers? This week we challenge the obsession over download stats and dive into why your "why" is far more important. Whether...

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Aug. 31, 2024

Navigating Podcast Monetization and Unions

Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode, we start with a light-hearted reflection on Labor Day and its significance, then dive into a listener's question about the possibility of unionizing podcasters. We talk abo...

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Aug. 24, 2024

Engaging Eye Contact: How Much is Too Much in Podcasting?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from Podcast Movement, and he and Jim talk about the conference and answer questions about business cards, eye contact in video, self-hosting, Podcasting 2.0, and more. Sponsor...

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Aug. 17, 2024

Video Podcasting and Using AI Tips

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today, Chris Stone from Castahead.net is sitting in Jim's chair, so we dive deeper into getting started in video and using AI when and when not to use it. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co Have ...

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Aug. 10, 2024

Don't Fall Into Casterbation Practices

Send us feedback/questions via Text Casterbation is when a podcaster does anything that makes them appear to be working on their show, as long as it doesn't include working on making better content. SPONSORS PodcastBranding.c...

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Aug. 3, 2024

Effective Podcast Swag and audience engagement

Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode, we dive into the complexities of producing a podcasting retrospective and the challenges it brings, exploring the importance of storytelling and relationships in podcasting...

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July 27, 2024

Podcasting Lessons From Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift Ever compared your podcasting journey to rocking out at a Bon Jovi concert? We'll take you through our trials and triumphs with streaming tools like Ecamm and StreamYard, sharing insights from our li...

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July 20, 2024

Running With Scissors: Dave Tests EvMux

Send us feedback/questions via Text With Streamyard having some "Weird" things going on under their new ownership, I started to look at EvMux as a replacement. Today (after playing with it for 30 minutes) I take it for a test...

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July 14, 2024

Using Teases to Engage Your Podcast Audience

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are joined by Voice Over artist Jodi Krangle of VoiceOversandVocals.com check out here Audio Branding Podcast . Dave explains that by not telling people where he will be working th...

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July 7, 2024

Your Podcast Emergency Plan

Today on the show we talk a little Fourth of July fun, and Dave taking a tumble leaving his knees all bloody. We answer some great questions like, "Should my ad be an ad for the ad?" "Are you ready …

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June 29, 2024

Building a Story Arc

Today, we're joined by special guest D.R., and we'll be exploring the intricate craft of building a compelling story arc for your podcast episodes. We'll also touch on how reviews influence our decisions, the evolving role of AI in editing …

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June 22, 2024

Defining a Call To Action

Today we delve into the world of format changes in radio shows and how long to test them, comparing the trial durations with TV shows. We discuss the ins and outs of running podcast ads and the complexities of measuring …

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