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To we talk about the power of RSS (and is it diminishing)? Is Organic search (word of mouth) dead? and the importance of backing things up.

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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.

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Whispr Flow Talk to Text Tool

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Captivate Media Hosting

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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.

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

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Whispr Flow Talk to Text Tool

Auphonic - Sound Leveling and More

Magai - AI Suite of Tools

Castmagic - AI Transcripts and Show Notes

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AI Goes to College Show

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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.

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New Media Show

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Pod SEO

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

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Answer the Public

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On this episode, I was joined as always by Jim Collison, and we had the pleasure of welcoming Ralph Estep from AskRalph.com—the Content Creators' Accountant—to dive into recent changes in how the IRS handles tips for content creators. Ralph walked us through the new law allowing up to $25,000 in tip income (like Super Chats, Buy Me a Coffee, etc.) to be excluded from income taxes in 2025, provided you track it properly. We talked about the importance of keeping tip income separate from memberships or other payments where the customer receives something tangible or access in exchange.

We also took questions and comments from our live chat about accounting software, prepping for taxes, and even how certain types of Patreon support could possibly qualify as tax-free tip income under this new law (with a big emphasis on always consulting your own accountant!). Whether you’re using Super Chats, Patreon, or other support methods, this tax year might look a little different.

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Content Creator's Accountant

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Welcome to this holiday edition of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, flying solo with special guest Chris Stone from Castahead.net. In this lively episode, we kick things off debating the most overplayed Christmas songs (sorry, Mariah Carey!), slide into podcast mic setups—covering everything from phantom power to Cloudlifters and USB/XLR combos—and share our biggest podcast merch mistakes.

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Castahaed.net

Dealcasters

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

Podmatch Guesting Tool

https://supportthisshow.com/podmatch

Fourth Wall Merch

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, and I’m excited to be joined by my good friend Jim Collison as we kick back after Thanksgiving and dig into everything from surviving power outages as a podcaster to getting serious about connecting with your audience. We’ll swap stories from behind the mic, share practical tips for managing your listeners, debate the best batteries for your gear, and tackle questions about websites, live show feedback, and the ever-changing world of podcast tech. Let’s get into it!

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Zapier
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ElfSight (Faq and other Scripts)
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RSS.com Media Hosting
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Captivate Media Hosting
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Buzzsprout Media Hosting
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Whisper Link WordPress Plugin
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In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dive into the evolving world of podcasting where authenticity wrestles against the growing pressures of monetization and consolidation. Are podcasts losing their unique spirit and turning into just another version of radio? Dave and Jim reflect on the rise of dynamic ads, syndication, and free hosting, dissect the pitfalls of “following the money,” and urge podcasters to stay true to their voices.

They also share hard-earned insights on:

• The realities of switching hosting platforms and how to avoid common traps
• Building and engaging a supportive community
• Motivation and consistency tips during slow growth phases
• Smart file management and backup strategies
• How to handle listener feedback, sponsorships, and measuring podcast success beyond downloads

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Ralph Estep's New Show

https://www.contentcreatorscontent.com

Jodi Krangle

https://voiceoversandvocals.com/

Riverside - Remote Recorder, Editor, and Hosting(?)

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