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
Finding a Quiet Space: Podcast Recording Tips for Peaceful Episodes
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In today's episode, Jim and Dave delve into a wide array of podcasting topics, including finding a quiet place to record, balancing podcasting with other hobbies an…
Podcasting Dilemmas: Giveaways, Equipment Value, and Co-host Commitment
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This week we open with "What to do if you put out a survey and nobody answers? We also talk about merch sales, some equipment updates, overthinking your podcast lau…
Rethinking Podcast Episode Re-Releases: Strategies for Engagement and Content Enhancement
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Today we get an update on Jim's health and start answering your questions on re-releasing files, media hosts (new and old), Podcasting 2.0, and more.
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The Power of Content: Strategies for Engaging Listeners and Increasing Podcast Retention
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Someone asked "How do you boost retention percentage?" (you see this in podcastsconnect.apple.com ) so we talk about that today, as we also take a look at how Ask t…
The Streamdeck Ecamm Live Combo
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In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," Dave Jackson reveals a secret that has been giving him endless fun during podcast recordings. He recently acquired a Str…
The Podcast Clean-Up Guide: Content Strategy, Livestreams, and AI-Assisted Voice Cloning
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You never know what you're going to get when we start a show with a live audience. We are rounding out the end of the year and start talking about cleaning up thing…
Spotify Adds Audio Books To Their Platform
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Spotify has added audio books to their platform (great more competition for podcasts! Ugh).
We talk a little about merchandise and affiliate marketing. There is a …
Building Relationships with Your Audience: The Long-Term Approach to Podcast Success
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Jim has been meeting one-on-one with his audience and getting great feedback. We also talk about advertising (how many is too many?) based on a new report. Evernote…
YouTube Music and Podcasting: Is Google Going to Blow it Again?
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In today's episode, we tackle a range of topics that are sure to intrigue and spark discussions. From the potential shortcomings of Google's foray into podcasting w…
Podcast Legitimacy: It Depends
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Today, we look at the topic of, "Does having an ad int your show make it more legitimate?" I hate this because there are very legitimate shows that NEVER want to mo…
Chat GPT for Podcasters Harnessing the Power of AI
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I have seen Larry Roberts from Red Hat Media do presentations on Chat GPT multiple times, and when Jim let me know he was out this week, I saw it as an opportunity …
Is Taking a Break REALLY Bad?
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Today I talk about a book called Listenable and it mentions how REALLY bad taking a break can be for your show. While I agree consistency is important, Jim has take…
Drunk Podcasters and Why Nobody in My Family is Listening
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I had no idea Jim would answer, "YES" when I asked, "Have you ever had to do a podcaster that was drunk? We also help someone understand why nobody in your family i…
Pushing Through the Learning Curve
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Today's show starts off a little rocky as this is my first time using Ecamm Live (which I love). https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm
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Feed Drops and Collaboration: Exploring the Benefits and Techniques for Sharing Episodes.
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This episode covered a wide range of topics, from recommendations vs feed drops to event experiences, audio engineering, and more. Here are three key takeaways that…
What Works for THEIR Audience May Not Work For Yours
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Today we have a theme that what works for one podcaster may not work for you because your audience is different. We start by sharing that after putting a video vers…
Podcasting For Your Job
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Today someone asked, "
Can I protect my rights to a podcast if I do the podcast for the company I work for? My boss wants me to start a podcast for work. Under the …
My Podcast Isn't Growing
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Today Dave and Jim talk about a show that appears to be stuck. We also talk about media hosts, electricity and microphones, Clarity Sound, Bad Audio, Dave's Garage …
Best Way To Market a Podcast
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This show is brought to you by the School of Podcasting and sponsored by Podcast Branding, and Based on a True Story Podcast.
Welcome to another episode of "Ask th…
Simplifying Surveys for Actionable Insights: Tips for Keeping Your Questions Concise and Impactful
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On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson along with special guest Max Trescott cover a wide range of topics related to podcasting. Th…