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Ask the Podcast Coach

Ask the Podcast Coach

By: Dave Jackson Jim Collison
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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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  • Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC
    Jan 3 2026

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    To we talk about Dave needing another montitor (and no Jim doesn't have a problem using 11 monitors) along with plugins to make things sound better, using switchy for link shortening, and some plugins to clean up audio.

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    Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show.

    Sponsors:
    PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you
    Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History?

    Video Version (unedited)

    Mentioned In This Episode

    School of Podcasting
    https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join

    Podpage
    http://www.trypodpage.com

    Home Gadget Geeks
    http://www.theaverageguy.tv

    Podcast Hot Seat
    Whispr Flow Talk to Text Tool

    Switchy link shrtner

    Text Exapander

    Captivate Media Hosting

    Buzzsprout Media Hosting

    Auphonic audio clean up tool

    Accentize Plugins

    Clear - Reverb Clean up From Supertone.

    Wave plugins like Scheps Omni Channel, Vocal Rider

    iDrive online back

    Synergy - Mouse sharing software.

    Monarch Money - Money tracking tool.

    Acorns - Online Banking That Helps You Save Money. Get $5 for singing up.

    Supporter of The Week: John Muntz
    Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration!

    Podcast Hot Seat
    Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store
    Your Audience Will Thank You!

    Leave Your Question
    Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.

    Support the show

    BE AWESOME!
    Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity
    Dec 27 2025

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    Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show.

    Sponsors:
    PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you
    Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History?

    Video Version (unedited)

    Mentioned In This Episode

    School of Podcasting
    https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join

    Podpage
    http://www.trypodpage.com

    Home Gadget Geeks
    http://www.theaverageguy.tv

    Podcast Hot Seat
    Whispr Flow Talk to Text Tool

    Auphonic - Sound Leveling and More

    Magai - AI Suite of Tools

    Castmagic - AI Transcripts and Show Notes

    Buzzsprout - Media Hosting

    Captivate - Media Hosting

    AI Goes to College Show

    Live Well and Flourish

    Supporter of The Week: John Muntz
    Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration!

    Podcast Hot Seat
    Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store
    Your Audience Will Thank You!

    Leave Your Question
    Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.

    Support the show

    BE AWESOME!
    Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate
    Dec 21 2025

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    Welcome to another episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting, joined by podcasting legend Rob Greenlee from the New Media Show. In today’s episode, we dive into a ton of topics ranging from the definition of a podcast to AI-generated content, and industry trends.

    Sponsors:
    PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you
    Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History?

    Video Version (unedited)

    Mentioned In This Episode

    School of Podcasting
    https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join

    Podpage
    http://www.trypodpage.com

    New Media Show

    https://www.newmediashow.com

    Podcaster Hall of Fame

    https://www.podcasthof.com

    Pod SEO

    https://www.podseo.com (use coupon schoolofpodcasting )

    Answer Socrates

    https://answersocrates.com?via=sop

    Answer the Public

    https://www.answerthepublic.com

    Supporter of The Week: John Muntz
    Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration!

    Podcast Hot Seat
    Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/store
    Your Audience Will Thank You!

    Leave Your Question
    Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.

    Support the show

    BE AWESOME!
    Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 27 mins
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