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
564 episodes
Pressure Free Podcast
So we are still playing with EVMux (which locked up on me 4 minutes into the show) and we explored why validation matters, the importance of understanding your tech platforms, and how to balance podcasting as a hobby versus a business. Whether ...
Experimenting with EvMux
I like Ecamm. When I bought it, I was will to pay for a tool that helped me make lessons for the School of Podcasting and it did live streaming with TONS of options. I now use
AMP Measurement: Does Anyone Care?
Today we start of talking about the new AMP measurements that were unveiled. Do we care? Will anyone implement this?We also talk podcast monetization, and Jim has a new Coffee Pot (exciting!).Sponsors:
Is Video a Fad?
Today Dave is join by guest co-host Marc Ronick from iRonick Media, and the founder of the Empowered Podcasting Conference. They talk about a post from Hall of Fame Podcaster and Head of Community at
What Exactly is AI Slop?
Today we got a question from Kenny from the CuzWilson Show (not a typo). "I'm Kenny Wilson and my new podcast is The Cuz Wilson Show and I talk about people, places, and things named Wilson. I created a YouTube show to supplement the podcas...
Best Practices for Podcast Co-Hosts, Cloud Storage, and Avoiding Website Fiascos
Today we start with the basics (quit saying "New Episode Out" and for Pete's sake, have a domain for your website even if you don't have one).Sponsors:
Are You Ready for the Shift from RSS to API in Podcasting?
In this episode we talk about the following: sharing stories about our moms for Mother’s Day, discussing the latest changes with Spotify’s video podcast distribution and the shift from RSS to API models, reflecting on how these changes could im...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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 ...
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...
Sync Is Not Backup: Saving Your Podcast Files (and Your Sanity)
In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave and Jim dive deep into one of the least sexy—but most critical—parts of podcasting: how you store, sync, and back up your files without losing your mind (or your episodes). They talk throu...
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...
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,...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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
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...
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.
