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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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Episodes
  • What Do We Need to Stop the Scroll?
    May 31 2025

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    Today we start off by talking about using social media to promote your show, and what it takes to get someone to stop the scroll, and come listen to your show (hint: it's not "episode 16 is out!).

    This podcast uses chapters to make it easy to skip to different topics.

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

    Mentioned In This Episode

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

    Podpage
    http://www.trypodpage.com

    Home Gadget Geeks
    https://www.homegadgegeeks.com

    Ecamm Live
    https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm

    Rick Beato "Dave Gilmour Won't Be On My Show" Video

    https://youtu.be/lsqYoAw_hkI?si=yYcJ8JdPIBTJknkL

    Video Version

    https://youtube.com/live/hjwpZGVhYJE

    Featured Supporter Chris Stone
    Cast Ahead has carved a niche in the podcasting industry by providing full-spectrum podcast production services tailored to each client’s unique needs

    See castahead.net

    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!

    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 22 mins
  • What Does Advanced Podcasting Mean?
    May 24 2025

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    In this episode, we talk about the unpredictability of podcasting when things like power outages shut things down, strategies for running better interviews, and the importance of prepping your guests and your own questions. We dig into what actually makes a podcast “advanced,” swapping thoughts on whether it’s about the gear, the content, skill, style, or just deeper expertise, and debate the value and pitfalls of reading guest bios and how to make your intros less boring.

    We explore why podcasting should stay fun (using Kevin Chemidlin’s rebranding example), how to analyze whether your episodes are resonating through completion stats, and why being flexible and responsive to your audience is key. We also field questions about buying email lists for podcast marketing, talk about using AI for scripting and idea generation, and share advice for podcasters who want to stand out and grow their shows, emphasizing relationships and community over shortcuts. As always, we have a ton of laughs, plenty of audience participation, and the kind of practical tips and real talk every podcaster craves.

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

    Mentioned In This Episode

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

    Podpage
    http://www.trypodpage.com

    Home Gadget Geeks
    https://www.homegadgegeeks.com

    Ecamm Live
    https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm

    Ember Community Training
    https://supportthisshow.com/ember

    Dealcasters Appearance
    https://www.podpage.com/dealcasters/unlock-your-podcasts-front-door-with-dave-jackson/

    Video Version

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:31 Power Outage Stories

    01:40 Sponsor Shoutouts

    04:57 Interview Tips and Techniques

    20:04 Advanced Podcasting Discussion

    30:50 Listener Questions and Feedback

    41:46 The Value of Longer Content

    44:06 Effective Call to Action Strategies

    44:39 Monetizing Your Content

    45:35 The Importance of Audience Engagement

    47:27 Challenges

    Featured Supporter Chris Stone
    Cast Ahead has carved a niche in the podcasting industry by providing full-spectrum podcast production services tailored to each client’s unique needs

    See castahead.net

    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!

    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 26 mins
  • Obsessing Over Downloads and Metrics
    May 10 2025

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    Spotify announced that it is to add a “play” count, visible within the app, for all podcasts. “Plays will capture engagement across audio and video content on Spotify.” Do we care?

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

    Mentioned In This Episode

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

    Podpage
    http://www.trypodpage.com

    Home Gadget Geeks
    https://www.homegadgegeeks.com

    Ecamm Live
    https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm

    The Audio Branding Podcast:
    https://voiceoversandvocals.com/podcast/

    Descript
    https://supportthisshow.com/descript

    Trainwreck Version on Video
    https://youtube.com/live/-kIKQWYsaAI

    Featured Supporter Chris Stone
    Cast Ahead has carved a niche in the podcasting industry by providing full-spectrum podcast production services tailored to each client’s unique needs

    See castahead.net

    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!

    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 21 mins

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