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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 about the journey with Brendan Mulligan, and share insights on podcast branding, community engagement, handling feedback, and the ups and downs of podcast monetization. It's a lively mix of industry updates, podcasting tips, and a dash of nostalgia, all served with their signature humor and authenticity.

00:00 Introduction

00:41 School of Podcasting Acquired by Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com

01:06 Sponsor: Podcast Branding.Co https://www.podcastbranding.co

02:24 Sponsor: Based On A true Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com

05:43 Why the Acquisition Happened https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com

07:00 Listening to Customer Feedback

09:44 Customizable Guest Intake Forms

11:03 The Free Tier Dilemma

13:42 Managing a Busy Work Schedule

16:50 Don't Self-Select Out of Opportunities

19:54 Direct Interaction with Customers

21:47 The Podcaster as a Customer Support Agent

23:40 The Importance of Consistency

26:37 Ensuring Human Connection in Support

31:14 Dealing with Negative Feedback and Trolls

34:07 Dave Praises Spotify Support????

36:45 Ask the Podcast Coach's Independence

43:31 The Importance of Clear Podcast Titles

59:03 Using Music and Sound Effects in Podcasts

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01:15:54 The Monetization Mindset for New Podcasters

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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, and Jim Collison and I offer strategies for streamlining both editing and promotion (without sacrificing quality or your sanity).

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School of Podcasting
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Podpage
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Home Gadget Geeks
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Podcasting & Audio Tools:

• podcastbranding.co – Mark’s podcast artwork & branding services
• Based on a True Story – Dan Lefebvre’s podcast
• Auphonic – Audio leveling and processing
• Hindenburg – Podcast audio editing software
• Audacity – Free editing software ()
• Accentize De-Room – Reverb reduction plugin
• resound.fm – Um/long pause audio editor
• RODECaster Duo & Pro II – Podcasting hardware
• Hollyland Lark M2 – Wireless lav

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Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store
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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 in quality seating pays off for anyone spending hours behind the mic. We also devoted significant attention to troubleshooting podcast recording setups—comparing platforms like Zoom, StreamYard, Boomcaster, and Riverside, along with the pros and cons of “all-in-one” podcast solutions versus a tailored workflow of specialized tools. Throughout, we highlighted the value of careful tech choices and ergonomic comfort for long-term podcasting success

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WorkPro® Quantum 9000 Series Ergonomic Mid-Back Mesh/Mesh Chair

LiberNovo Dynamic Ergonomic Desk Chair

Embody Ergonomic Office Chair

Amazon Basics Breathable Mesh Mid-Back Office Desk Chair with Armrests, Lumbar Support

Jodi Krangle Voice Over

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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 is spent listening to podcasts than to AM/FM radio for spoken word audio. We reminisced about the evolution of radio, the challenges of finding a working radio today, the shift of talk and sports content to podcasts, and how technology keeps changing the game.

We also had fun nostalgia moments: remembering AM static, Headbanger's Ball, MTV catchphrases, and what really happened to music videos.
Advertising in podcasting got a thorough critique—how much is too much, what makes ads skip-worthy or valuable, and what lessons we can take from radio and even the Super Bowl.

Another lively discussion came up around video podcasting. We debated YouTube versus distributing video everywhere, addressed anti-YouTube sentiments, and reminded listeners that audio is still king for a lot of people.
I also shared some behind-the-scenes tech workflows, like how I use Tella, Hindenburg, and Podchapters, how to move sites to Podpage, and why no tool does it all (yet).

Big philosophical questions popped up too: What would actually "kill" podcasting? Is it too many bad ads, a decline in content quality, or moving away from RSS? Or, is podcasting simply evolving, and are our definitions (or nostalgia) holding us back?
Randy Black called in with a great riff on what "remarkable content" really means—it can be good or bad. We wrapped up by agreeing that, at the end of the day, success in podcasting comes from making meaningful shows for your audience and being authentic.

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Podpage
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Home Gadget Geeks
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Featured Supporter: Ask Ralph Podcast
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Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store
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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 Geeks. This week’s show was packed with tons of insights from my trip to Nashville for the NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) conference, navigating the quirks of networking, and battling a post-conference cold.

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Home Gadget Geeks
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Supercast

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Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store
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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 start podcasting

Sponsors:
PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you
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Home Gadget Geeks
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Sponsor Magnet Book

Profit From Your Podcast Book

Samson Q2U

Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com

Featured Supporter: Ask Ralph Podcast
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Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store
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Dave gets to hang with Glenn "The Geek" Hebert from the Horse Radio Network and talk about using your voice, building communities, Networks, and more

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Podpage
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Home Gadget Geeks
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Horse Radio Network

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Featured Supporter: Keep the Flame Alive

Jordan Harbinger on the New Media Show

Featured Supporter: Ask Ralph Podcast
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Dave is back from Podfest with some insights and stories and Ralph has a question about joining a network.

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Podpage
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Home Gadget Geeks
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Featured Supporter: Max at aviationnewstalk.com

00:00 Introduction
02:24 PodcastBranding.co https://www.podcastbranding.co
03:50 Based On a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
06:35 Why Events are Expensive
10:58 Hall of Fame Highlights
19:41 Ralph's Faith Network Question
37:00 Reviewing Pitch a Podcast Form
43:00 Audio vs Video Podcasting
53:00 In-Person Video Production Tips
01:02:00 Streaming Tools Discussion
01:11:00 DJI Mic Video Transfer Issues
01:12:12 Libsyn's Ability to Move From their Platform is Not Working Properly
01:15:06 Thank You Supporters https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
01:15:39 Join the School of Podcasting https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com
01:15:59 Podcast Hot Seat https://www.podcasthotseat.com
01:16:25 Podpage.com http://www.podpage.com/preview
01:16:40 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com
01:17:33 Featured Supporter: Aviation News Talk https://aviationnewstalk.com/
01:17:52 Please Support The Show https://podcastcoach.supercast.com/
01:18:00 Monetizing 5K Downloads
01:18:33 Podcast Insurance https://supportthisshow.com/thimble
01:18:53 Moving Giant Files From Your Phone to Your PC

Featured Supporter: Ask Ralph Podcast
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Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store
Your Audience Will Thank You!

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