Ask the Podcast Coach

Oct 26 2024 487 ep. 67 mins 279
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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.

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Why Honest Reviews Matter in Podcasting

Oct 26 2024 88 mins  
Send us feedback/questions via TextThis week, we start off with news from the FTC and a crackdown on bogus paid reviews. Podcasters start with two things: No audienceIntegrityThe goal is to grow your audience without losing your integrity.Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co because they see you before they hear you.BasedOnaTrueStoryPodcast.com - Movies and History combined.Mentioned In Thi

AI and Authenticity: Navigating Trust and Creativity in Podcasting

Oct 12 2024 86 mins  
Send us feedback/questions via TextWhat 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 podcasts, where technology, creativity, and ethics collide. We question the authenticity of AI voices and dive into how trust is built—or broken—with listeners. Their insights challeng

Podcasting Insights: From Cryptocurrency Challenges to YouTube Strategies

Oct 05 2024 84 mins  
Send us feedback/questions via TextWhat 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 platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, and why YouTube remains the reliable choice. Sponsors:Podcast Branding - podcastbranding.coBased on a True Story - basedonatruestorypodcast.comWe

AI Voices in Podcasts: Future or Fad?

Sep 28 2024 87 mins  
Send us feedback/questions via TextWhat 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 brand-new Rodecaster video switcher, a game-changer priced at $1,200. Jim tricked some people at his job using eleven lab voices. We also talk listen notes, and running out of steam, an

Boosting Listener Engagement with AI Voice Cloning

Sep 21 2024 87 mins  
Send us feedback/questions via TextWe 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 Labs to stand in for audience members who hate the sound of their voice.SPONSORS:Podcast Branding.co - They see you before they hear youBased On a True Story Podcast - How much of that is

Are We Going to Be Replaced by Google Notebook?

Sep 14 2024 89 mins  
Send us feedback/questions via TextEver 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.Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co - Artwork, websites, and moreBasedonatruestorypodcast.com - Ever wonder how many of those movies are true?Mentioned In This EpisodeStreamyard Replacement Articlehttps:

Balancing Podcast Metrics and Meaningful Success

Sep 07 2024 85 mins  
Send us feedback/questions via TextWhat 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 far more important. Whether you're chasing sponsorships or simply creating for the love of it, we break down how to balance metrics with meaningful measures of success.Is StreamYard's new

Navigating Podcast Monetization and Unions

Aug 31 2024 90 mins  
Send us feedback/questions via TextIn 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 unionizing podcasters. We talk about knowing when to quit, and much more (see chapters)Mentioned In This EpisodeAwesome Supporters - www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesomeSchool of Podcasting - http

Engaging Eye Contact: How Much is Too Much in Podcasting?

Aug 24 2024 88 mins  
Send us feedback/questions via TextDave 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, Podcasting 2.0, and more.Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co - Mark Makes You Look Amazing, Artwork, Websites and moreBased On a True Story Podcast - How Much of That Movie is Accurate?Mentioned In Thi

Video Podcasting and Using AI Tips

Aug 17 2024 90 mins  
Send us feedback/questions via TextToday, 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.Sponsors:PodcastBranding.coHave EVERYTHING in your podcast look great (artwork, lead agents, your WHOLE SITE) by using Mark at www.podcastbranding.coBased On a True Story PodcastEver wonder how m