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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
Why Honest Reviews Matter in Podcasting
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This week, we start off with news from the FTC and a crackdown on bogus paid reviews. Podcasters start with two things:
- No audience
- Integrity
The goal is to grow your…
AI and Authenticity: Navigating Trust and Creativity in Podcasting
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What if you discovered a podcast you loved was never human to begin with? Our journey kicks off with the thrilling and somewhat unsettling world of AI-generated pod…
Podcasting Insights: From Cryptocurrency Challenges to YouTube Strategies
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What if your favorite podcast platforms aren’t as committed to supporting you as you think? Uncover the technical challenges podcasters face with live streaming on …
AI Voices in Podcasts: Future or Fad?
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What if a single piece of tech could revolutionize your entire podcasting setup? Join us for a lively Saturday morning chat where we kick things off discussing the …
Boosting Listener Engagement with AI Voice Cloning
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We start today by help you avoid burnout, but also talk about the dangers of the word "Donate" and Mark from Solo Talk Media explains how using AI voices from 11 La…
Are We Going to Be Replaced by Google Notebook?
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Ever wondered if AI can truly replace the charm and spontaneity of human podcast hosts? Google Notebook has something that jarred me, and made me nervous.
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Balancing Podcast Metrics and Meaningful Success
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What if the secret to podcast success isn't about your download numbers? This week we challenge the obsession over download stats and dive into why your "why" is fa…
Navigating Podcast Monetization and Unions
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In this episode, we start with a light-hearted reflection on Labor Day and its significance, then dive into a listener's question about the possibility of unionizin…
Engaging Eye Contact: How Much is Too Much in Podcasting?
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Dave is back from Podcast Movement, and he and Jim talk about the conference and answer questions about business cards, eye contact in video, self-hosting, Podcasti…
Video Podcasting and Using AI Tips
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Today, Chris Stone from Castahead.net is sitting in Jim's chair, so we dive deeper into getting started in video and using AI when and when not to use it.
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Don't Fall Into Casterbation Practices
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Casterbation is when a podcaster does anything that makes them appear to be working on their show, as long as it doesn't include working on making better content.
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Effective Podcast Swag and audience engagement
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In this episode, we dive into the complexities of producing a podcasting retrospective and the challenges it brings, exploring the importance of storytelling and re…
Podcasting Lessons From Bon Jovi
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Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift
Ever compared your podcasting journey to rocking out at a Bon Jovi concert? We'll take you through our trials and triumphs with streaming t…
Running With Scissors: Dave Tests EvMux
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With Streamyard having some "Weird" things going on under their new ownership, I started to look at EvMux as a replacement. Today (after playing with it for 30 minu…
Using Teases to Engage Your Podcast Audience
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Today we are joined by Voice Over artist Jodi Krangle of VoiceOversandVocals.com check out here Audio Branding Podcast.
Dave explains that by not telling people wher…
Your Podcast Emergency Plan
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Today on the show we talk a little Fourth of July fun, and Dave taking a tumble leaving his knees all bloody. We answer some great questions like, "Should my ad be …
Building a Story Arc
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Today, we're joined by special guest D.R., and we'll be exploring the intricate craft of building a compelling story arc for your podcast episodes.
We'll also touch…
Defining a Call To Action
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Today we delve into the world of format changes in radio shows and how long to test them, comparing the trial durations with TV shows. We discuss the ins and outs o…
The Podcast IS the Mountain - Appreciating Podcasting's Opportunities
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Today we are joined by Danny Brown head of support at Captivate.fm and we follow along with the chat room. One person wants to know what podcasting leads to, and wh…
Why Start a Podcast? Exploring Purpose and Persistence
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I saw this post on Reddit where a person was like, "Why even start?! Nobody makes any money? Maybe I should buy $10,000 in gear?
Um, Yeah, No.
Why do people get mar…