Ask the Podcast Coach

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.

Podcasting since 2013 • 570 episodes

Ask the Podcast Coach

Latest Episodes

From Recorded to Live: Should You Switch?

Today we help Ralph who does a daily show that he records, and is switching to a daily show recorded live. What are the pros and cons of doing a live show? Which leads us to talking about what makes a good co-host? Should I ask my best friend t...

August 01, 2026 • Episode 588 • 1:02:56

Promotions May Need a Longer Runway

Today Dave and Jim talk about the examples movies are providing by releasing trailers months in advance. We also talk about the loss of John C. Dvorak from the No Agenda Show.

July 25, 2026 • Episode 587 • 1:01:16

What's one piece of podcasting advice that turned out to be completely wrong for you?

Today I'm joined by Jennifer Longworth from Bourbon Barrel Podcasting (she's an editor who has been doing this for 10 years). We talk about advice that people give that may not work for you. We...

July 18, 2026 • Episode 586 • 1:00:17