The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices
Podcast and radio veteran Jon "JAG" Gay provides tips, tricks, and best practices for you and your podcast. By day, JAG launches and improves podcasts for financial advisors, small businesses, nonprofits, and corporate communications departments. His company rebranded from JAG in Detroit Podcasts to JAG Podcast Productions in August, 2025.
After 15 years as a radio DJ and program director, and now 8 as a podcast host and producer, he brings over two decades of audio experience and perspective to the podcasting world.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 181
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Remembering Bill Leaf on his 40th Birthday
My best friend Bill Leaf would have turned 40 this weekend. Every year I post the story of what happened to him, and the eulogy I gave at his funeral. This year, I thought I would turn it into a pod…
The Power of the Mute Button
Editor's Note: Today's show was recorded Thursday afternoon, before news broke that President and Mrs. Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
“That was a hot mess inside a dumpster fire inside a train wr…
Why You SHOULDN'T Shoot Video For Your Podcast
Earlier this month, I shot a couple of my "5 Minute Friday" podcasts on video. I wanted to see if "the juice was worth the squeeze." Long story short, it wasn't. Yes, I got a few views on YouTube, a…
Loudness And Volume Matter
This week's tip is to make sure your volume is consistent - throughout and between your episodes. I start by explaining why. Here's an explanation of LUFS. https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/what-is…
Use Your Network
This week, I talked to two different friends, in two different fields, who were unhappy and looking for a career change. And I was able to connect each of them with someone who had been in a similar…
Patience and Grace
My tip of the week: As we all navigate new technologies, be patient with people. It's served me well with clients, and I really appreciated being on the other side of it when hosting trivia last wee…
Taking Time Off to Hone Your Craft
Last week, I blocked my calendar and was hoping for a summer getaway with my wife and dog. Well, Rona made that less appealing, and my wife ended up having some work commitments anyway. So I decide…
An Update
It's been 10 days since our last episode, and life's been busy - with some large projects and other things that have come up. Just checking in to give you a quick update - I'll be out of the studio …
Chris Krimitsos Previews Podfest Global Summit
The Podfest Global Summit runs August 10-15, with a preview underway this week. Chief Creative Officer Chris Krimitsos was able to take 15 minutes with us to preview the event - which is on pace to …
Reviewing Michelle Obama
Yesterday, I listened to the Michelle Obama Podcast, a Spotify exclusive. Full disclosure, I love the Obamas (and miss them). Overall, I thought Episode 1 was good. I think a few more ums could ha…
Stacey Simms on Making Money Podcasting
Stacey Simms is all about connections and community. We met through the alumni association of our college radio station, and since her son's diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes, she has formed an incredible…
Times Buys Serial, PM20 Finally Cancelled
My piece of advice this week - do not use copyrighted music in your podcast. In a recent Facebook post in a Podcast Movement Group, Todd Cochrane of Blubrry posted the following on Thursday in the P…
Rob Greenlee of the Podcast Academy
Today I'm joined by podcast industry royalty - Mr. Rob Greenlee. He's incredibly well known for his work in the space, and he now chairs The Podcast Academy.
We start by taking stock of the podcast i…
Why Your Podcast Is a Racecar
Ben Hamilton, one of my early mentors in radio, taught me that doing a show is like driving a racecar. Do all your work in the pit. Once the race starts, all you have to do is drive.
Youtube listenin…
Fantasy Football Podcaster Brian Drake
Brian Drake is quickly making a name for himself as the host of the Fantasy Football Hustle podcast and writer for Fighting Chance Fantasy.
Today we cover his journey into podcasting, from "the worst …
Sirius buys Stitcher, and The Great Microphone Shortage
Today's tip: Give yourself plenty of lead time to get your podcast mic - there's a SHORTAGE!
For starters, I recommend a dynamic mic with a USB connection, like:
Samson Q2U: http://www.samsontech.com/s…
Podcast Consultant and Editor Britany Felix
I first came across the name Britany Felix in the Podcast Editors Club Facebook group. Britany was someone who always had a thoughtful answer for questions posed to the group. We actually met in pe…
Don't Overcomplicate It
Just because you have the tools in front of you doesn't mean you need to use them - a TV example reminded me of this. I start by explaining. Related Family Guy Clip:
Court TV is back- makes sense …
Audio Guru Tom Kelly of Clean Cut Audio
Tom Kelly owns Clean Cut Audio, where he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help podcasters and bands alike create the best sound possible.
In today's episode we covered a wide range of to…
Take A Break
My lesson learned this week is to take a break. It's OK. That's why I'm recording this on Wednesday instead of Thursday. My wife and I are taking a personal day on Thursday.
Podcast Academy opens. Me…