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2017 Podcast Predictions - Happy New Year
07 Jan 2017
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave shares some insight on the Radio City Music Hall Rockets 2017 Podcast Predictions 1:40 Jim thinks Facebook liv...
The First Five Minutes of Your Podcast
31 Dec 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextShould you podcast through the holidays? 4:00 Staying consistent to be consistent 4:40 Dave talks about his Trip to...
Changing the Name of Your Show
24 Dec 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via Text2:25 Free Resources for Podcasters? www.podcastingresources.com 3:35 Advertising Networks are coming out of the woo...
Is It Rude To Ask Someone About Their Podcast Stats?
10 Dec 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via Text2:10 Jimmy Fallon does a podcast skit. The cool part is he didn't have to explain what a podcast is. 6:20 Dave...
Post Black Friday Reflections
02 Dec 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via Text1:30 Reverse Engineering Things We Watch on TV 6:20 Free Podcast Hosting From pippa.io 9:00 Advertisecast.com "...
Wordpress Security and Backup
25 Nov 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via Text1:40 iTunes Reviews Take Too Long to Show Up - Issues (To Track Your Own Reviews, Check out My Podcast Reviews 6:14...
Why Do We Keep Using Skype?
19 Nov 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThis was recorded on 11-12-16 Dave an Jim are back in their respective studios. Happy Veterans day to all of our ve...
Put Some Energy Into It
13 Nov 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextGot a question? Call it in 888-563-3228 Dave flies solo today and decides to give Smiletime.com one more try. Some ...
Hey Are You Jim Collison?
03 Nov 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextSee askthepodcastcoach.com/145 Call in your questions 888-563-3228 7:00 How to Ask For Help 15:00 Doing a Call in S...
When Your Equipment Dies Half Way Through the Show
21 Oct 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextCal in your questions 888-563-3228 Dave is flying solo and is using smiletime.com and is using the chat room as his...
Behind the Scenes of Radio With Michael Sharkey
14 Oct 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextWe are joined by Michael Sharkey from the Talent Show and Zen Shark Media who helps people shape their content. Fir...
Automation and Authentication
01 Oct 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextRob Greenlee, head of Spreaker.com, co-host of the New Media Show, and the Speaker Live show joins us for another f...
Do I Split My Topics into Separate Podcasts - Mastering the Tease
23 Sep 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday Dave is joined by the host of the Just the Tip podcast Tim Wohlberg. 2:42 Do I Split My Topics into Separat...
Web Hosting For Podcasters - Voice Over Work
15 Sep 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via Text2:00 Switching hosting at Host Gator, there are so many hosting types. Does it matter? You can get by with shared h...
Are You Missing Out? - Changing Feed Locations
02 Sep 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextCall in your question for the show at 888-563-3228 1:20 I had a client pose an interesting question to me today: I...
Podcast reviews and The Messengers
26 Aug 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave is preparing for a film crew to show up at his house to interview him for the Messengers Documentary (support ...
Live From Podcamp Pittsburgh
20 Aug 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave and Jim overcome a hurdle of firetalk.com not recognizing Dave's microphone so prior to this episode ther...
Podcast Guest Strategies - Podcast Promo Exchanges
12 Aug 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave and Jim kick the tires on firetalk.com after leaving blab.im 2:00 Michael is the first one into the pool 3:30 ...
Pay to Join a Network - Best Tools For Donations - Goodbye Blab
06 Aug 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via Text1:50 Getting Old Sucks 2:20 How Dave's chair ruined his sound. His chair was adjusting knobs when it swiveled....
Get in Front of Your Audience - PowerPress Sites
29 Jul 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextJim shares about a large summit he went to and almost lost his voice. They both talk about the power of meeting you...
Streaming Radio - Night Ranger - Rode VideoMic Me
22 Jul 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextSee www.askthepodcastcoach.com/133 for full notesFEATURED SUPPORTER: Dr. Craig Van Slyke from AI Goes to CollegeGe...
No Show This Week - 7-9-16
09 Jul 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextAfter multiple busy days and nights at Podcast movement, Dave's voice needs a bit of a break. So now show this...
Donations - Private RSS Feeds - Kiss My RSS
01 Jul 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via Text1:40 Tip Jars vs Patreon. You can use Paypal, Cash.me/podcastcoach (from square). What percentage will follow you? ...
Your Podcasting Website - How Long Does it Take To Launch
24 Jun 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextHappy Fathers Day One Day Early 2:15 Survey - What would you want to receive, CD, USB Stick, or Business Card ANSWE...
ID3 Tags, iTunes Listings, PowerPress Updates
17 Jun 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via Text3:22 What are Meta/ID3 tags used for? Are they Important? 10:28 ID3 Listings are Taking Longer to update. Remembe...
New Media Europe - Amazon S3
10 Jun 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextFEATURED SUPPORTER: Dr. Craig Van Slyke from AI Goes to CollegeGenerative artificial intelligence systems, like Cha...
The Big Blab Announcement
27 May 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextBlab says they are not doubling down on braodcast tools - whatever that means 8:30 the name podcasting 09:10 Podast...
How long does it take to build a podcast audience?
20 May 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextBlab Woes 2:00 How long does it take to build a podcast audience? Ask Gary V Book and Beyond Powerful Radio Book -...
How Do I Get Started?
12 May 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday Jim is out on assignment, and Aaron Dowd "the Podcast Dude" fills in this week. 1:30 How do I Get S...
Low Budget Podcasting - Finding Topics For Your Show
06 May 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave Jackson and Jim Collison take your podcast questions. 1:09 MDX 4600 Tutorial at the SOP. Compressors. 2:22 M...
The Joys of Live Podcasts - Google Play Music
29 Apr 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via Text1:25 Podcast Coach vs Mentor andShow Vs PodcastThe story of the butt-headcoach. 9:25 Put Your Shirt On! - TheJoys ...
How Long Should Your Intro Be?
22 Apr 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave is back after last weekbeing out for a funeral. Thanks to Mike from jpeg2raw.com forfilling the seat. Brief d...
Awesound and Audio Enhancers
15 Apr 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextSpecial thanks Jim for moving into the driver's seat and to Mike Howard from jpeg2raw.com for filling in while...
Windows 10 - Upgrading Gear - Troubleshooting
01 Apr 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via Text1:20 I Get No Sound From My Speakers2:09 Windows 10 and Podcasting any issues.6:14 Tryca.st Anybody used it yet?11:...
This is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, Jim Collison, Pirate Michael, Daniel J. Lewis, and Tone Thanks to Stargate Pioneer For the sending me the RC-ZH5 Remote Control 3:02 Podcast Awards Need help www.gofundme.com/podcastawards I've
26 Mar 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThis is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, Jim Collison, Pirate Michael, Daniel J. Lewis, and ToneTh...
Handling Controversial Guests
08 Mar 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextFEATURED SUPPORTER: Dr. Craig Van Slyke from AI Goes to CollegeGenerative artificial intelligence systems, like Cha...
Ask the Podcast Coach 2-20-14
24 Feb 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextFEATURED SUPPORTER: Dr. Craig Van Slyke from AI Goes to CollegeGenerative artificial intelligence systems, like Cha...
Which Comes First The Podcast or the Website?
13 Feb 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextAffiliate Link of the WeekThis a great book, and it's really got me thinking. If you're thinking of launc...
Zencastr and Getting Guests for Your Show
23 Jan 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextFEATURED SUPPORTER: Dr. Craig Van Slyke from AI Goes to CollegeGenerative artificial intelligence systems, like Cha...
Policing Your Live Podcast - Year End Stats
02 Jan 2016
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThis is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, Win Kelly Charles, Jason Bryant, Jim Collison, Emmanuelle...
Cease and Desist - Website Compliance
26 Dec 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThis is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, Ileane Smith, Jason Bryant, Austin Wood, Kim Krajci, Jim ...
Does Lean Back Listening Work For Podcasters?
19 Dec 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextJim has never listened to Serial? It turns out that a whole bunch of people have not heard the Serial podcast. Mike...
Troubleshooting Audio Problems - How Many Listeners Should I Have?
15 Dec 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday Dave is having a technical issue and had to revert to just using his Audio Technica 2100 into blab.1:31 @nocu...
What to Do When You Don't Feel Like Podcasting
04 Dec 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via Text4:40 What is Santa Bringing You For Christmas?Jim uses Google Docs to manage his family's wishlist. Jim likes ...
Giveaways & Podcasting Networks
28 Nov 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday Steve Stewart from stevestewart.me is sitting in Dave's Chair as Steve and Jim Collison from the Average...
How Long Should Your Podcast Introduction Be?
13 Nov 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday Jim is in another fun location and back form Microsft's channel 9 studio.Libsyn Launches a Plugin to Pub...
Live From Starbucks! - Launching a New Podcast
06 Nov 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThe show must go on, and when1:31 3 Years Later Matt Says His Life Has Changed Because of his podcast - thanks to J...
Reviewing Your Own Content - SquareSpace?
29 Oct 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThis is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, Ileane Smith, Jason Bryant, Jim Collison, youssef ag, Mik...
Simple Live Press Plugin
23 Oct 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThis is a replay of the live broadcast with Dave Jackson, StargatePioneer, Jerry Jay Hunter, Ileane Smith, Jason Br...
Listen to Podcasts on Overcast.FM
16 Oct 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextMicrophones Microphones and Microphones..2:00 Seems to always be a discussion3:38 Addy explains the Do It Podcast ...
Dealing With SO-SO Reviews
09 Oct 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextWhat's New?Jim made a page for his new app, and you get notified when it goes live.Dave didn't get interv...
Living Your Life With No Margin For Error
02 Oct 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday we are JLD and Blab Free (things we keep talking about each week - We love them both, but we are mixing in so...
How to Get Guests On Your Show: ASK.
22 Sep 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday we keep on blabbing and enjoy answering questions such asWhy do we call podcasts, podcasts?Blab Discussion9:0...
Live Does Not Always Equal Good / Custom Podcast Apps
19 Sep 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave reflects on his trip to Podcast Mid Atlantic and talk about enjoying having people create good content that pu...
The Day We Went to Blab
05 Sep 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextOur First Lesson:Don't forget to push Record!Here is the blab from last Saturday. Podcast to come shortly...3:...
Is Podcasting Pointless?
29 Aug 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextLove For Podcaster's Group Therapy.Dave and Jim talk about good chemestry on the Podcaster's Group Thera...
Live From Podcamp Pittsburgh
21 Aug 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave Jackson from the School of Podcasting, Mike Dell from Podcast Help Desk, and Jim Collison from the Average Guy...
What are Good Show Notes for Your Podcast
14 Aug 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave is back from Podcast Movement and ready to talk podcasting. Thanks to Mike from jpeg2raw.com for sitting in ...
Podcast Movement - YouTube Lighting
07 Aug 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextJim is at the helm and Dave is joining via his phone at Podcamp Movement 15 ( hear Dave's Reflections on his...
How Many Downloads Should My Podcast Get?
24 Jul 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via Text6:30 Society of Canadian Composers?Is this a real deal? This seems weird, some say it is (it is a legit organizatio...
Do I Need a Website to Podcast - Frugal Podcasting
18 Jul 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextJim has been listening to Spreaker Live hosted by our friend Rob Greenlee. Dave was on an episode talking about...
God Bless The Chat Room!
10 Jul 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThe joy of live is when the technology decides not show up. So today we have no callers, but we have a great chat r...
Have Your Been Mentioned On a Podcast or Radio?
03 Jul 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday Dave celebrates his 6th year wedding anniversary by answering your question.3:15 Please Get a Pop FilterI was...
Real People are Not Always Really Interesting
24 Jun 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThis episode is special because it has BACON!Stargate Pioneer from Agentsofshield.com calls in to help with the p...
Haters and Snake Oil
20 Jun 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via Text Dealing with Haters6:55 Jessica and Elsie send in the question about dealing wit Haters. Some times you have to f...
Gale Wants to Start a Podcast - Leo Laporte Shuts Down Parts of Twit.
12 Jun 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextFor full show notes, including clickable time based links, check out www.askthepodcastcoach.com/78To start podcast...
Glen Beck Sparks Debate - Elevator Pitches - Media Kits
08 Jun 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThis week Dave is flying solo, and going "old school" as this originally was Dave flying solo. There were...
So Much Podcast Advice
30 May 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave is back in the chair after attending Word Camp North Canton last week.Behind the Scenes of NMX Virtual Ticket[...
Dealing with Live Scenarios and Guests
21 May 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday's show has Jim Collison is at the Helm as Dave attends Wordcamp North Canton, so Mike Howard joins Jim t...
Website Hosting Bigger Vs Smaller Companies
15 May 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextWebsite Hosting Issues[spp-timestamp time="1:48"] Dave has been with Hostgator.com forever (you can get 2...
Podcast Distribution Resources
01 May 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via Text[2:45]What did you learn from New Media Expo?People need to make sure what they say their podcast is about - is acc...
New Media Expo Reflections
25 Apr 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave is back from Vegas with lots of stories and behind the scene stories from the New Media Expo.[5:38]Podcast Awa...
Your Shows Format Will Evolve
11 Apr 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThe show must go on! Dave's site is being bombarded with all sorts of bad stuff. Thanks to twitter and our com...
Blog Talk Radio - Keeping it Simple - Podcasters Unite!
04 Apr 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextFEATURED SUPPORTER: Dr. Craig Van Slyke from AI Goes to CollegeGenerative artificial intelligence systems, like Cha...
Battling Hiss - Spreaker Insights
15 Mar 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextHappy PIE DAY. Today Dave and Jim answer your podcasting questions on the following topics today:4:20 Dual XLR into...
Fixing Bad Audio - Stereo and Mono Files
13 Mar 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextReaching Your AudienceYou need to go to where they are, make friends with them, and THEN tell them about your podca...
Calls o' Plenty! - Dave and Jim Are BACK!
06 Mar 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextMissing Items on Your Website [5:20] Social Subscribe and Follow Plugin [12:00] Academy of Podcaster Awards [16:3...
Google vs Apple Part II - Noise Gates
27 Feb 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextThis week isn't your typical show as Dave and Jim took a week off to do some extreme sports (Jim) and spend so...
Parking Websites - Easter Egg Hunts - Apple Vs Google
20 Feb 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextHappy Valentines Day Everyone! Today we talk about a marketing idea of Easter Eggs in your podcast. This uses the i...
Facebook Groups and Joyride
13 Feb 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextFEATURED SUPPORTER: Dr. Craig Van Slyke from AI Goes to CollegeGenerative artificial intelligence systems, like Cha...
Do You Visit Podcaster's Websites?
06 Feb 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextBryan from Profitcastuniverse.com comes on board and brings his infectious energy. Dave and Bryan talk about how ...
Crowd Funding & Stats
31 Jan 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday Dave and Jim talk about:Getting into iHeart Radio (2:00)From Justin Harvey: Is there a way to speed up the iH...
Podcast Awards - Podcast Monetization
23 Jan 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextPodcast Awards are OpenFor more information go to www.podcastawards.comStitcher Experience 13:50Jim shares his exp...
Portable Recorders - Video Cuts - Moving Websites
17 Jan 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextWhat Recorder to Buy?Michael is looking at different portable audio recorders. Is there much of a difference betwe...
Interviewing Gear Options
09 Jan 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextFEATURED SUPPORTER: Dr. Craig Van Slyke from AI Goes to CollegeGenerative artificial intelligence systems, like Cha...
iTunes Subscription Button Controversy & iTunes Compatible RSS
02 Jan 2015
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Send us feedback/questions via TextDave and Jim talk about how nice it is when technology works. Last week we had some issues and this week went smoot...
PowerPress 6.0 Launches
26 Dec 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextIn this episode we have a technical hiccup, but the show must go on. This means we start off with Jim as a caller u...
Lavalier Microphones - iTunes Frustrations
19 Dec 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextScreencasting / Video Strategy [1:40]Fred from skillsinscreencastsandpodcasts.com wants to know my strategy for us...
What Do RSS Feeds Do? - Testing Live Phone System
12 Dec 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextMy Old Mixer Died so I Bought a New One [2:30]I purchased a Behringer Mixer when the old one died. I used Same D...
Replacing Your iTune Artwork - Hangouts To Podcast?
06 Dec 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextReplacing your iTunes Artwork 1:50The big key when replacing your iTunes artwork is to change the name of your fil...
Story Podcasts - Adjusting EQ - Wordpress Multi-Site
26 Nov 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday we were under a bute force attack which made it very hard for the site to stay up. The community rallied and ...
Proper Recording Levels
22 Nov 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextGo to www.askthepodcastcoach.com/52FEATURED SUPPORTER: Dr. Craig Van Slyke from AI Goes to CollegeGenerative artif...
Starting Live - Audello - Free Media Hosting
12 Nov 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextTrying to Do a Live Call In ShowTools we use:bossjock studio to play sound effectsCallinstudio.com to patch in ...
Stitcher Sale - Growing Your Audience
30 Oct 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday we talk about Stitcher, Making Money, Growing Your Audience, see askthepodcastcoach.com/50FEATURED SUPPORTER:...
Releases - Music - Language- Hosting
26 Oct 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday we had a scare where some of the technology we use to produce the show was down. So we switched things up and...
What Makes A Good Presentation?
17 Oct 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday we talk about what makes a good presentation as Dave prepares for selecting speakers for the New Media Expo. ...
Summits, Expos, and Educating Your Audience
04 Oct 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextBusiness Podcaster Summit [2:00] Fred Caastaneda at from the Podcast Report podcast filled us in on Podmov.com and...
The Magic of Three Percent - Podcast Releases
26 Sep 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextToday we are joined by Charles McFall of Successreaks.com and House of the Bear. Charles was a guy who was doin...
Podcast Legal Speak - Multiple Podcast Confguration
19 Sep 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via TextPodbean is Still Bad Podbean has always been a mystery. In looking at their network they have a lot of people list...
Amazon Details - National Podcast Day
12 Sep 2014
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Send us feedback/questions via Text Is Podcasting a Winter Sport?As people can now download new episodes anywhere over their phone (no need to go hom...