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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.

Podcasting since 2013 • 557 episodes

Ask the Podcast Coach

Latest Episodes

Why All In One Podcast Platforms Usually Disappoint

All-in-one podcast platforms are everywhere again, and they’re selling the same dream: one login, one bill, one magical dashboard that handles hosting, editing, video, email, websites, and growth. We slow down and ask the uncomfortable question...

May 02, 2026 • Episode 575 • 1:31:10

Hobbies are Not Free and That Includes Podcasting

The fastest way to burn out in podcasting is believing you can build a professional show on “free” forever. We get honest about the real cost of remote interviews, why Zoom at $20 a month is not the villain, and how the market always moves from...

April 25, 2026 • Episode 574 • 1:26:20

Are You Building A Podcast Or Just Adding Work

Today we talk about artwork for Dave's new show, and look at why people aren't using clubhouse like they use to?Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co...

April 18, 2026 • Episode 573 • 1:29:19

Apple Video Podcasts Reality Check

We dig into Apple’s upcoming video podcast changes and why pulling audio straight from a video file can wreck a careful audio-first edit. Then we shift to what actually helps creators right now: show notes that serve listeners and search, plus ...

April 11, 2026 • Episode 572 • 1:27:26

OpenClaw Isn’t Magic

Let an AI agent loose on your computer and you may learn a lesson the hard way: “automation” isn’t the same thing as “safe.” We dig into OpenClaw and the sudden shift from AI that only chats to AI that can act, locally, with access to your file...

April 04, 2026 • Episode 569 • 1:23:46