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.
Episodes
551 episodes
From Podcaster to Seller: The School of Podcasting Acquisition Story
In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," Dave Jackson and Jim Collison kick off a jam-packed Saturday morning with some major news—the School of Podcasting has been acquired by Podpage! They dive into what this means for members, reminisce a...
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Episode 570
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1:27:28
The Real Time Cost of Podcasting: Editing, Publishing, and Promotion Breakdown
In today’s jam-packed episode, we break down what really goes into producing a podcast—spoiler alert, it’s way more than just hitting record for an hour! I share and reflect on a listener’s detailed time-tracking for their weekly show,...
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Episode 568
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1:24:47
Why Your Podcast Chair Matters More Than Your Microphone
This episode spent a good chunk of time exploring the importance of having a supportive, comfortable chair for podcasters, with both Dave Jackson and Jim Collison sharing their experiences with back pain, various chair types, and why investing ...
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Episode 567
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1:29:42
From Airwaves to RSS: Is Podcasting the New Radio?
Hey there, Dave Jackson here! In this episode, Jim Collison and I dove deep into some hot topics in podcasting and audio media. We kicked things off with a look at the latest Edison Research findings showing that, for the first time, more time ...
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Episode 566
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1:31:10
The Truth About Podcast Ads: Creativity, CPMs, and Audience Impact
Hey friends, welcome to another episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting, joined by my buddy Jim Collison from Home Gadget ...
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Episode 565
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1:29:23
Monetize Your Audience, Not Your Podcast
Jim is back and he and dave talk about Rob and Elsie going to work for Captivate, Jim's new Samson Q2U microphone, and monetization when you fist ...
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Episode 564
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1:28:30
Don’t Be Boring: Performance, Coaching, and Community in Podcasting
Send us feedback/questions via TextDave gets to hang with Glenn "The Geek" Hebert from the Horse Radio Network and talk about using your voice, building commu...
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Episode 563
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1:26:46
Should You Join a Podcast Network: The $300 Question
Dave is back from Podfest with some insights and stories and Ralph has a question about joining a network.Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co
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Episode 562
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1:29:18
Is Organic Growth Dead? Is RSS losing it's Power?
To we talk about the power of RSS (and is it diminishing)? Is Organic search (word of mouth) dead? and the importance of backing things up.Send us feedback/questi...
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Episode 561
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1:26:54
Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC
To we talk about Dave needing another montitor (and no Jim doesn't have a problem using 11 monitors) along with plugins to make things sound better, using switchy for link shortening, and some plugins to clean up audio.
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Episode 560
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1:33:39
Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity
Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show. Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co<...
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Episode 559
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1:29:09
Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting, joined by podcasting legend Rob Greenlee from the New Media...
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Episode 558
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1:26:43
New Tip Legislation May save you Big in taxes
On this episode, I was joined as always by Jim Collison, and we had the pleasure of welcoming Ralph Estep from AskRalph.com—the Content Creators' Accountant—to dive into recent changes in how the IRS handles tips for content creators. Ralph wal...
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Episode 557
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1:30:03
The Truth About Podcast Guesting in 2025 (And AI Pitch Slaps)
Welcome to this holiday edition of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, flying solo with special guest Chris Stone from Castahead.net. In this lively episode, we kick things off debating the most overplayed Christmas songs (sorry, Mariah Ca...
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Episode 553
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1:25:15
Rechargeable vs. Alkaline: Best Batteries for Podcasting Gear
Welcome to this week’s episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, and I’m excited to be joined by my good friend Jim Collison as we kick back after Thanksgiving and dig into everything from surviving power outages as a podcaster to get...
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Episode 555
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1:27:15
Has Podcasting Become Just Like Radio? Surviving the Age of Ads and Consolidation
In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dive into the evolving world of podcasting where authenticity wrestles against the growing pressures of monetization and consolidation. Are podcasts losing their unique spi...
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Episode 554
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1:27:23
Getting More From Your Podcast Guests: Sharing, Branding, and Engagement
First up, I share some behind-the-scenes updates, including my recent move from a lifetime video hosting deal that went south to Voomly, and how AI tools like ChatGPT are helping me generate show notes and summaries more efficiently. We also di...
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Episode 553
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1:27:02
No Engagement? Maybe You Should Check Your Website
Ever wonder if daily podcasting helps or hurts? We break down how to use November-style challenges to build reps without burning yourself out, and why the best consistency is consistently delivering value. From there, we get real about “reality...
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Episode 552
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1:29:22
Three Years Till We're All Replaced?
What happens when your listener’s device can generate a personalized podcast on command—your voice, their preferences, zero friction? We dig into a bold forecast from Joe Pulizzi and use it as a springboard to map what creators must do now to s...
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Episode 551
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1:30:08
From Doomscrolling To Downloads: What Social Feeds Really Do To Podcasts
The feed isn’t “social” anymore—it’s an endless parade of AI-recommended video. So why are we still hoping a 30-second short will magically convert strangers into hour-long listeners? We pull back the curtain on what the platforms actually rewa...
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Episode 550
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1:29:26
AI, Co‑Hosts, and Keeping It Human
What happens when AI gets good enough to sit in the co-host chair—but not good enough to replace a heartbeat? We dig into the real trade-offs behind AI in podcasting, from research assistants and auto-summaries to voice cloning, live translatio...
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Episode 549
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1:33:08
From Swear Words to Show Growth: What Podcasters Can Learn the Hard Way
Ever feel like your show is stuck at 30 downloads and your guests won’t share your episode? We’ve been there, and we’re putting it all on the table—how language choices affect your brand and reach, why “big name” guests almost never translate t...
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Episode 548
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1:26:06
What Happens When Spotify Deletes Everything?
Dave Jackson flies solo this week (with special guest appearances from Randy Black and Ralph Estep Jr.) to tackle this challenging question and more. Randy shares a heart-wrenching story about losing his podcast co-host and friend, reminding us...
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Episode 547
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1:27:23
Beyond the Stage: Stripper Tales and Industry Insights
How do you find guests when your podcast covers extremely niche topics? It's a challenge many creators face, especially when starting out. Dave Jackson and Jim Cullison tackle this question head-on, providing practical strategies that go beyond...
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Episode 546
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1:30:10
Podcast Release Forms on a Live Show Do You Need Them?
The boundaries between legal protection and audience engagement blur when we confront one of podcasting's persistent questions: do you need release forms from your guests? This episode dives deep into this conundrum, revealing why adding fricti...
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Episode 545
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1:29:04