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Today we talk about news from Amazon and the new Spotify "Car Thing." Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 340 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.com If you are looking to have artwork, lead magnets, or an entire website updated then you need to go see Mark ( a podcaster AND award winning Graphic artist) at podcastbranding.co TOPICS 00:59 Rode Connect 05:40 Sponsor:: podcastbranding.co 07:42 Spotify Car Thing 11:55 Opening the Window The Old Fashioned Way 12:37 Back to Car Talk 14:24 Changing the Channel on the Radio 17:10 Long Distance Podcast? 18:55 Amazon Expands Podcasts Into More Countries 21:07 Getting Replaced By Robots 26:42 Where do I find Royalty-Free Music 31:16 How is Dave Playing Kings X on his Show? 34:09 We Miss Music Alley 35:22 Our Awesome Supporters 37:56 Taxes 42:26 Listennotes Rankdings... 51:15 Keeping up with Content 53:41 Clubhouse Leaks 54:48 Because of My Podcast Story Special shout out to the Dog Podcast Network for being the Teacher's Pet.  Want To Support The Show? Go to www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store

We are back from a quick hiatus and having a great time. There were some interesting articles on the number of podcasts in Anchor that only have one episode.  SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need artwork, a website, or a Podcast Branding Audit, then go see Mark at www.podcastbranding.co TOPICS: 00:00 Welcome! 01:08 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co 03:19 67% of One and Done Are Anchor Shows 05:55 Are Crap Shows Inhibiting Discovery 09:30 Should You Edit Your Show? 13:37 I Launched My Podcast Today 17:12 Mike Rowe Changed His Format 18:26 No Safe Places Adam Carolla Documentary 23:46 Awesome Supporters 26:23 Meeting Listeners 29:11 Managing a Big Group 30:19 Attending Conferences 32:17 Speakers Who Don't Time Themselves 36:24 Clubhouse Mic Hogs 41:07 Zealous.space 43:29 Conference Schedules 49:18 Stopping Microphone Bleed Ready to Start Podcasting? www.schoolofpodcasting.com/workwithme Support the Show Go to www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store

Today we are joined by Glenn the Geek of the Horse Radio Network who inspired a "Don't Be Boring" T-shirt. We also talk about how sponsors can be used to censor your show.  SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need something to look professional. Mark is an award-winning graphic artist AND he's a podcaster. Let me know Dave and Jim sent you when you go to www.podcastbranding.co Become an Awesome Supporter Get bonus, add free content at www.patreon.com/davejackson  more options available at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store TOPICS 02:40 Glenn the Geek: Don't Be Boring 04:33 Improv Classes For Podcasting 07:22 Who Makes The Better Content 12:29 The Media Roundtable (No Agenda Show Clip) 20:38 PodcastClothes.com 22:15 How Are You Going to Be Different? 24:03 I Wish I Would've Known... 30:45 Thanks To Our Awesome Supporters 33:49 2 Million Podcast In Apple 39:00 What to Do When a Show is Over? 43:27 Don't Name Your Show Real Talk 44:26 If Content Isn't King What Is? 48:45 Equation for Podcast Downloads 50:07 Keeping New Listeners 52:36 Multipassion Niche? 55:09 Remember the Gong Show? Mentioned In This Show Lichen Sclerosus Podcast https://lichensclerosuspodcast.com/ Support the Show at  https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 338 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

I'm not sure why, but so many people are asking about having a website for your podcast. Do you need one? (yes).  Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 337 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network Here are the topics: 00:00:55 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 00:03:11 Stand Alone Podcast Website 00:15:40 Podcast Hosting Platforms 00:20:05 Brand New Media Hosts 00:21:56 Recorded in front of a live chat room 00:22:23 Buzzsprout Changes Your File Format 00:24:34 Pinecast? (Coupon r-1a62eb)  00:26:27 Accessibility for Blind Listeners 00:30:18 Events And Accessibility 00:31:05 Is This a Service? 00:34:07 Thank You Supporters 00:35:02 WeAreLibertarians.com 00:38:55 Libsyn 5 Stats 00:43:31 YouTube and Titles 00:48:09 Episode Titles Continued 00:53:42 What's Coming Up? Start Your Own Podcast Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join and start your podcast in the RIGHT direction. Mentioned In This Episode: Podchaser.com Podpage.com Captivate.fm Libsyn.com (use the coupon code sopfree) Blubrry.com mosen.org cliffnotespodcast.com wellness while walking projectwoowoo.com caseybroda.com    

So many people understand that one way to grow your audience is to be on other shows, and also to have guests on THEIR show. There is only one way to get someone on YOUR show, so why do people stumble on this?  SPONSOR: Does your podcast brand need some work. Check out podcastbranding.co and get artwork, logos, websites, or now A PODCAST BRAND AUDIT. It's all there at www.podcastbranding.co not only is Mark a great graphic artist, he is also a podcaster. 00:00:41 Um...Ask? 00:03:54 Tips on Getting on Other Shows 00:05:18 Jeremiah IMDB Pro Tip 00:08:43 Start at the Bottom and Work Your Way Up 00:12:05 Awesome Supporters MUGSHOT: Check out the Dog Podcast Network. The Dog edition is made for people walking their dogs. Tell the dog lover in your life to go to www.dogpodcastnetwork.com 00:15:22 Become a Supporter or a One Time Donation 00:15:46 Tools To Make Podcasting Easier 00:21:59 Text Expander 00:23:53 Pet Setter Confessional 00:26:56 Chameleon Breeding 00:27:40 Hindenburg Favorites 00:28:20 Pasteapp.iio Tip 00:32:58 Podjournal 00:37:51 How Lon Did It Take? 00:40:36 Basics of Writing a Book 00:42:09 Connecting to Clubhouse without a Rodecaster or P4? 00:46:04 Review-o-holic 00:47:44 Waiting for the Baba Booee Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 336 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network Need Help With Your Podcast?  Get going in the right direction! Schedule a strategy session today.

Today Jim and Dave share how they are using Supercast for different projects and that seems to be a simple, yet powerful alternative to Patreon.  SPONSOR: Get a branding audio at podcastbranding.co 00:49 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co 02:37 Mugshot: Dogpodcastnetwork.com 03:07 Supercast Patreon Alternative 08:56 Multiple Options? 12:42 Realistic Expectations 15:33 Donations 21:44 Solo Podcasts 24:09 Thank You Patrons 26:58 Great Reviews On My Book 27:32 Idea for Podcasts 28:21 Jim's Thinking about this camera 29:38 Dave's New Camera 33:24 Different Attitudes Apparent in Clubhouse 35:05 Chris From Amateur Traveler 37:17 Chris' Experience with Patreon 42:50 Podcasters are one extreme or the other 46:33 Omaha Recording Studio webberized.com Support The Show Become a Patron! Go to www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome Need a one-time donation link? See  www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store

If you can't promote yourself in Facebook, how do you grow your audience? Are the days of "just use social" behind us? Dave and Jim talk about this subject and many more. SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co When you have great artwork it pays for itself every time you use it on another directory, website, handout, etc. Mark is a podcaster and a great graphic artist who works with you to make sure your artwork, logo, or website matches your brand.  TIMELINE: 01:07 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 02:32 Mugshot: Dog Podcast Network 03:16 Multitrack on Streamyard 08:06 Fast, Good, Cheap 13:25 Spotify Stream On Presentation 16:18 Spotify and WordPress 17:23 Different Modes in Clubhouse 18:16 Can You Connect a Zoom P4 to Clubhouse 20:57 What's Wrong with my Brick? 25:03 Podcasting is Global 26:32 Thanks To Our Awesome Supporters 30:17 How will Clubhouse and Podcasting Integrate? 34:41 Bad ad Insertion 35:25 Clubhouse Privacy Issues 36:50 Clubhouse vs Twitter Spaces 40:02 Plugin to Import RSS Feed 43:13 Wix Podcasting Tool is Bad For Downloads 44:01 Squarespace Feeds 46:21 Jim's Son Almost Died 50:47 Podcorn Advertising? 53:44 Feedback on a Show Name Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 334 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network. Save When You Start Your Podcast Use the coupon code ask when you join the School of Podcasting at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/ask Mentioned In This Episode hardwareonthesquare.com The Snowboard Project 9thgradeexperience.com Podpage (build a website in five minutes) Learn Podcpage with this free course

If you're can't come up with a subject you want to podcast about, then maybe this is not the best time to start a podcast. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need artwork, logos, website, or anything you want to look professional, then go talk to Mark at podcastbranding.co and he will make your brand look amazing Today Dave and Jim help answer questions on the following Subjects: 00:03:35 I Don't Know What To Podcast About? 00:06:14 Legalities of Recording Clubhouse 00:09:29 Mark Cuban is Creating a Clubhouse Competitor 00:10:10 Zoom Alternatives 00:16:53 A Curling Podcast? 00:19:35 Ecamm Call Recorder 00:22:26 $200 on a Mixer? (Get a P4 Instead) 00:23:42 How to Get ideas for Episodes 00:25:34 Our Awesome Supporters 00:28:57 Dog Cancer Answers 00:30:38 Season Numbering 00:33:31 Podcast Planner? 00:34:26 Shotgun Mic? movo vxrt10 00:37:29 Should I Move Off Soundcloud? 00:40:10 New and Noteworthy Bad Information 00:42:41 Podcast Rodeo Show 1 Star Review 00:44:51 Turn Your Review Into a T-Shirt 00:45:31 Krip for Noise Reduction 00:48:32 Podfest Global Next Week Support the Show See www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 333 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network  

Today Dave and Jim answer questions about audiobooks, clubhouse effects on podcasting, approaching podcasts, and more. SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.com  Get podcast artwork, logos, or a full website by working with Mark from www.podcastbranding.com TIMELINE 00:41 World Radio Day 02:38 Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co 04:13 Mugshot: Dog Podcast Network 05:33 Podcasts and Audio Books 15:29 Clubhouse Can See Us 17:03 Audio Drama in Podcasting 25:04 Does Clubhouse Boost Views? 27:44 How Dave Saved 1000 Dollars 30:19 How Are You Doing This? 33:23 Our Awesome Supporters 38:58 How to Connect With Other Podcasters 49:24 Is Clubhouse Going to Impact Podcasting 54:47 People Are Starved Socially 56:39 How To Record Audio From Listeners (see telbee and Speakpipe) Become An Awesome Supporter! This week we talk about getting your audience engaged.  www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store

Dave found a question in a Facebook group explaining that his audio sounded bad, and he gave numerous clues as to why. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding If you need artwork, logos, or a website, go see Mark at www.podcastbranding.co   00:01:00 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 00:02:22 Mug Shot: Dog Podcast Network 00:03:10 Fixing Crappy Audio 00:08:25 Kill the Kitty 00:10:30 Jim's New Mac 00:20:32 Podcast Editor Getting Started 00:24:01 Keywords and Podcasting 00:27:06 The Awesome Supporters 00:31:23 Music and Making Clips 00:40:37 Podcasts are Going To Die 00:46:29 3038 People Launched a Podcast Yesterday 00:49:36 Lighting Questions 00:56:58 Live Events Support the show at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 331is part of the Power of Podcasting Network  

As podcasting continues to get more popular, creators are looking for more options to record content once and use in multiple ways. This week Squadcast added the ability to have a video in their high-quality recordings.  Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a website and you want to make a great first impression, then check out podcastbranding.co Not only is Mark a great graphic artist, but he is also a podcaster.  TIME LINE: 00:01:12 eBay to the Rescue 00:02:32 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 00:03:50 The Mug Shot: dogpodcastnetwork.com 00:04:45 New Patron: Latin Podcast Awards 00:06:22 Squadcast Rolls Out Video 00:08:09 Sarah Reflects on Podcast Rodeo Show 00:11:47 Join the Show 00:12:51 Streaming Live Is a Different Skill 00:16:36 Mac mini Update 00:19:32 January is Done 00:22:18 Podcast Rodeo Show Now on YouTube 00:25:49 Awesome Supporters 00:29:48 Steve Martin Banjo Music Joke 00:30:21 Jordan Harbinger Spends 40K On His Podcast 00:33:00 Finding Conferences 00:38:25 acceleratelikea.pro/dave 00:40:16 Valerie Geller Will Be Coming On the School of Podcasting 00:41:07 Going Back to School 00:43:29 Journalists Should Have Podcasts 00:46:08 the Importance of Attitude 00:50:42 FOMO Listening 00:51:38 College? Do You Get Value From This Show? Go to www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store and show your appreciation

The experiment with clubhouse continues. Lots of good questions and one very important lesson learned. I didn't have the Rodcaster setup to record separate tracks. Lot of volume issues, and I've leveled them out, but separate tracks would've been helpful for the people joining via the phone.   SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co If you need a great looking ANYTHING (website, artwork, logo, lead magnet) go see Mark at www.podcastbranding.co  TIME LINE 00:01:01 Sponsor: www.podcastbranding.co  00:02:27 CUP Sponsor: Dog Podcast Network  00:03:13 Using Voxer to Build a Community 00:10:30 The Coroner Talk Story - Darren Dake 00:12:49 What are You Seeing on Clubhouse? 00:17:48 Breaking Blab 00:18:13 Dave Almost Lost His Podcast THANK YOU BACKBLAZE  00:21:41 Understanding Backups 00:23:13 Can Hear Buttons on Podtrak P4   00:29:28 Awesome Supporters   00:32:15 Is This Too Wide?   00:37:09 James Ultucher: Choose Yourself Book   00:39:18 Browser Plugins see ToDoist   00:40:35 Do Your Chores   00:42:34 How to Integrate Clubhouse Intro Your Podcast   00:47:01 Wrap Up   Support the Show If you listened to the show and used your time to consume the content, you must find it valuable. It would be nice if you provided value back. Go to www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store

Dave and Jim always love to play with new technology. Today, with the permission of the person, Dave brings the clubhouse into the show. This has not been approved by the people at the app. Their terms say you need written permission and we have verbal approval.  SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, a logo, a website, a lead magnet (anything you need to look good) check out Mark from www.podcastbranding.co You will see the new Ask the Podcast Coach logo in your app very soon. TIMELINE: 01:39 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 02:59 Jim's Mug: dogpodcastnetwork.com 05:17 The Clubhouse Experiment 08:03 Where Do I Place Cross Promotion? 17:59 YouTube Vs Podcast With Editing 24:27 Should I Do a Live Show? 28:35 Thanks to Our Awesome Supporters 31:53 This Seems to Be Working 33:05 Best Advice for Newbies 40:47 Removing Resets From a Recording 41:50 Rodecaster Course 45:24 I Hate Building Websites 49:01 Setting up a Club 51:37 Dave Needs to Promote His Book Better MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Rodecaster Pro Zoom Podtrack P4 TRRS Cable School of Podcasting Ask the Podcast Coach Store Podcasting Services One on One Consulting Podcast Rodeo First Impression Review Podcast Review Show (deep review) School of Pocasting

  Today we get some additional perspectives on the new Clubhouse app for iOs.  Please note the video does not match the timeline listed below as I moved Bangs going of the grid to later in the episode and moved the discussion of Clubhouse closer to the front.  SPONSOR: www.podcastbranding.co  If you need artwork, logos, lead magnets, website and more - go see Marc at podcastbranding.co  TIMELINE 00:02:27 The Cigar Authority 00:03:28 Joke About Podcasters Saying Alot of Nothing 00:06:52 Clubhouse Feedback 00:21:07 Awesome  SUpporters 00:23:30 Bangs Naughty Bits One Last Time 00:35:53 Episodes In the Can At Launch 00:40:03 Jim Increased His Downloads 00:43:52 podcaster.spotify.com 00:47:32 Dave's Interview Prep 00:52:32 The Capital Riot Effects on Psych 00:54:37 Dave's Oura Ring 00:57:11 Beyond Weight Loss Documentary 00:59:57 Megaphone is Being Blocked 01:03:49 VPN Discussion 01:09:04 Motu M2 Update 01:12:22 Jim's Mute Button Search 01:14:35 Rodecaster Vs Podtrak P8 01:18:14 Dave's New Media Stand 01:20:03 Return to Searching for the Mute Button Mentioned in this Episode www.supportthisshow.com/sweetwater  Find Dave at www.schoolofpodcasting.com Find Jim at www.theaverageguy.tv

Dave and Jim talk to some nervous wanna be podcasters and get them moving forward.  Sponsor: www.podcastbranding.com TIIMELINE 00:01:17 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co 00:02:32 Someone is Doing My Podcast 00:04:55 Someone Took My Name 00:07:52 Check Your Dates When Scheduling a Podcast 00:09:22 Jim is Using the Motu M2 00:19:26 Do I Need the Zoom P4? 00:23:53 Zoom Audio is Meh 00:24:27 Thanking Our Supporters 00:26:46 Dave Loses Power 00:29:13 Supporters Part 2 00:30:25 Showers Are Great Idea Farms 00:31:40 I Didn't Get Much of a Reaction on Social 00:34:46 Should I Be Selfish? 00:37:29 You Have To Know Your WHY 00:38:46 Hindenburg Webinars 00:41:32 Supercast Woes... 00:42:38 Podcasts.com Gets a Face Lift 00:49:01 New Years Eve Stuff MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE MOTU M2 https://supportthisshow.com/motum2 Podtrak P4 https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4 Podcasts About Podcasting http://www.podcastsaboutpodcasting.com

Today Dave and Jim answer your questions and Jim noticed a new "copyright" area of Youtube. BND explains some news ways to get sued, and in the post-show we hear why you shouldn't quit your show for 18 months, and what steps you should take to get your podcast going.  SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co  If you are looking for Podcast Artwork, Logos, or a website (or anything that you want to look great) check out podcastbranding.co and let Mark work with you to create graphics you will love. Mark is working on new artwork for Ask the Podcast Coach.  TIMELINE 00:01:32 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co 00:03:03 Copyright Notices on YouTube 00:07:06 It is easier to sue people! 00:11:07 More Scary Laws 00:13:28 Jim's Motu M2 arrives 00:15:37 20 Hours of Editing 00:17:59 Should I Charged Someone to Promote My Show? 00:21:21 Twit Downsizing? 00:21:55 Adam Wants to Sponsor 30 Podcasts 00:24:02 Timing Your Show 00:27:14 Our Awesome Supporters 00:31:29 Year In review - Are These Good? 00:38:25 Did Dave Predict The Pandemic 00:39:47 More Repurposing Insights 00:42:14 Organizing Your Podcast 00:46:23 Local Podcasting 00:51:26 Thoughts on 2021 In the post show we had someone join who stopped his podcast for 18 months and wanted advice on getting back on track he has restarted his show. Become an awesome supporter today.

Glenn "The Geek" Hebert is BACK after cancer surgery and other fun times. Glenn has a great story about how his audience surprised him with very cool gifts.  SPONSOR: www.podcastbranding.co if you need artwork, logos, websites, - anything you need to look professional. Check out www.podcastbranding.co I just hired Mark to redo the Ask the Podcast Coach artwork TIMELINE 03:56 Glenn The Geek Returns 06:00 Glenns Supporters Step Up 18:22 Survey Talk 24:21 Changes Glenn is Making 29:32 Awesome Supporters 32:47 Substack Free Media Hosting? 37:00 Audello Going Out of Business? 38:25 Always Control Your Feed 39:17 Periscope 43:35 Getting Booked On Shows 49:25 The Guest was BAD 50:40 Motu M2 Update 51:50 Edit out the Discovery Call 53:20 Settling an Argument 54:24 Don't Overthink It Support the show go to www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store

Dave and Jim have caught their Christmas Spirit and have brought some sleigh bells to spruce up the intro (kind of...) today we talk about Video Version 01:24 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co If you need a logo, artwork, or website, hire a great graphic artist who is also a podcaster! Check out www.podcastbranding.co 02:55 Jim's New Mug 04:57 Holidays Can Be Hard - 800-273-8255 (Suicide Hotline) 06:26 Have a Sponsor You Believe In 09:31 12 Podcasting Practices For Christmas 12:17 Thinking Outside the Box - Listen with Curtis Elton 21:32 Revisit Your Intro 24:07 Awesome Supporters 26:39 Testing Your Content on Friends 28:58 My Favorite Podcast Is... 31:55 Podpage Adds Voicemail Learn PodPage FOR FREE at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/learnpodpage 33:22 Jim Reflects on 10 Years of His Show 38:23 Stereo and Clubhouse Apps 39:43 Power Rant: Demo Videos? 41:04 Year-End Predictions? 43:48 Your Show on Gaana (learn how to submit your show to Gaana at the School of Podcasting ) 49:01 Pricing For Editors 53:08 Descript and Otter 54:20 What is Coming Up? Ready To Start Your Podcast? Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start

Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 322 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network. Today we talk about: 00:01:06 www.podcastbranding.co 00:02:49 Changing Your Shows Format 00:11:02 Joe Rogan is Now Spotify Only 00:16:57 Podcast Rolemodel 00:19:38 Relisten to Old Shows 00:21:03 Popular Polzarizing People 00:22:41 Awesome Supporters 00:26:59 Sweetwater Insights 00:27:39 Cutiepie YouTube Woes 00:31:12 Podcaster Liability Insurance? 00:40:52 The McDonald's Coffee Story 00:41:40 Introducing a New Show on a Network 00:48:04 Tik Tock Mentioned in This Episode http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start http://www.mikerowe.com http://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/sweetwater http://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store http://www.supportthisshow.com/thimble https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4

SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co If you need a logo, artwork, a website that makes you look UBER professional then check out PodcastBRanding.co Today on the show I read some of the awesome testimonials from Mark's customers. You can see them by going to www.podcastbranding.co  TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:01:09 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co  00:03:17 Black Friday Deal? 00:04:29 Petrifying Podcast Fear 00:14:26 Check Your Universal Power Supply  00:16:44 Music in Podcasts 00:29:07 Thanks to the Supporters  00:35:10 $100 Mic and 100 Hours of Research 00:55:27 YouTube Stalkers Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 321is part of the Power of Podcasting Network