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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 527
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Podcast Release Forms on a Live Show Do You Need Them?
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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 …
From Troubleshooting ThinkBot to Choosing the Perfect Android Podcast App
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Ever wondered what's lurking in your podcast stats? This week, we tackle a mysterious surge in ThinkBot downloads that has creators scratching their heads. When thi…
Coffee, Conferences, and Comebacks: The State of Podcasting Today
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In today's show Dave is back from Podcast Movement 2025 in Dallas and shares some of the things he saw. We are joined by Marty and get an inside scoop of podcasting…
Emotions Drive Audiences, Numbers Don't
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What truly builds podcast audiences - authentic connections or inflated metrics? This episode explores the fascinating contrast between Taylor Swift's approach to a…
Podcast Names That Rank: Turning Searches into Subscribers
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Ever wonder if your podcast title is helping or hurting your discoverability? We unpack a fascinating case study of "Booked on Planning" – a podcast about city plan…
What Am I Missing, Why Isn't My Show Growing?
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Welcome to our show, where we dive deep into the secrets of growth and why your favorite shows might not be hitting the big time.
Are lackluster plots or poor market…
How Are Podcasters Wasting Time?
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Is there something podcasters are doing that is a waste of time, and if so, what should we doing instead?
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What Would You Do With 12 Monitors?
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Jim has 12 monitors, and the chat room can't get over it. He explains how he uses them and if it keeps him warm in the winter. Check the chapters for other topics.
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Quit Spamming My Facebook Group!
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We have a new Awesome Supporter! Randy Black from the Shooting Straight Podcast with Jim Clayton. Jim and Dave start with helping Ray figure out how to handle a pot…
AI As a Co-Host?
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Jim tried something new on his latest episode, he added "Mick" his AI Co-host. So we talked about the roll of AI in podcasting.
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Is Your Show Shareworthy?
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Ever wonder why some podcast episodes get shared like wildfire while others barely get a whisper? This week on Ask the Podcast Coach, we're diving deep into the mys…
Who Will Be the Next Marc Maron?
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What Do We Need to Stop the Scroll?
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Today we start off by talking about using social media to promote your show, and what it takes to get someone to stop the scroll, and come listen to your show (hint…
What Does Advanced Podcasting Mean?
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In this episode, we talk about the unpredictability of podcasting when things like power outages shut things down, strategies for running better interviews, and the…
Obsessing Over Downloads and Metrics
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Spotify announced that it is to add a “play” count, visible within the app, for all podcasts. “Plays will capture engagement across audio and video content on Spoti…
What Payment Link Should I Use? Does it Matter?
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Today we start where we left off. We talked about the $ button in Pocketcasts and how you can add a payment link (see video). NOTE: There was a technical glitch in …
Where Should You Put Podcast Ads? Strategies for Placement and Listener Respect
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Today we kick things off with insights into the ever-changing world of podcast advertising—where should ads go, how many is too many, and can you make money without…
Different Episodic Artwork YAY or NAY?
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We start off talking about your top three podcasting tips, and then get into creating episodic artwork and do you need it.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
01:15 Pod…
The Spotify Dilemma: Understanding Its Impact on Your Podcast Stats
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In today's episode, we explore various intriguing topics that resonate closely with the podcasting community. From the challenges of seasonal allergies affecting po…
Navigating Podcast Analytics and Growing Your Audience
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This episode covers the nuances of podcast analytics on platforms like Spotify and Apple, the intricacies of streaming services such as StreamYard and Ecamm Live, a…