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School of Podcasting Episodes

July 9, 2018

My First Impression of Radio Public

My First Test of Radio Public You can get your podcast on the Radio Public platform at https://podcasters.radiopublic.com/ . Once you’ve been approved at Radio Public, they send a weekly email summary to your email with detai...

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July 2, 2018

Creating Actionable, Empowering Content with Kyle Gray

Today we have a conversation with Kyle Gray author of the book The Story Engine: An entrepreneur's guide to content strategy and brand storytelling without spending all day writing. He has helped hundreds of startups and smal...

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June 25, 2018

Is Anyone Reading Your Podcast Show Notes?

I received 360 responses to this question, and if you do read show notes (better known as a description of what is in the podcast) what are you looking for. Comments? 888-563-32228 Because of My Podcast I Got to Appear on TV ...

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June 18, 2018

When in Doubt, Ask Your Audience: Cody Gough Interview

Comments? 888-563-3228 Today on episode 623 we talk with Cody Gough of the Curiosity podcast . Cody had a podcast that was successful, and based on the goals of the podcast decided to make a radical change to their publishing...

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June 11, 2018

The Power of Your Knowing Your Why

Because of My Podcast: Free Tickets 2:00 Brad from the Cinema Guys ( www.wearethecinemaguys.com ) explains how he was approached by a small local Cinema Chain who listens to his podcast. Brad worked a deal that enables him to...

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June 4, 2018

Consistently Creating a Great Show: James Cridland from Podnews.net

Have you ever thought, "Oh someone is already doing a podcast about my subject." If so you need to listen to today's show with James Cridland of podnews.net who saw there were other sites and newsletters featuring podcast new...

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May 28, 2018

How Did You Get Your Podcast Sponsor?

Two Podcast Growth Strategies and Dynamic Podcast Sponsorship with Ad Insertion Today in episode 620 you will learn two strategies to grow your audience and your subscriptions and you will learn how other podcasters got podca...

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May 21, 2018

Treating His Guests Like an Opportunity Instead of Transactions - Har…

Today I talk with Harry Duran of Podcast Junkies . I've known Harry for quite some time ( hear my interview on his show ). He has a great sense of humor and makes me laugh. I love to be around people who make me laugh. At las...

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May 14, 2018

Jordan Harbinger - How to Avoid Being Fired From Your Own Podcast

Comments? 888-563-3228 Becuase of My Podcast, I'm Married 1:26 Jordan Harbinger explains how his podcast lead to him meeting his wife. Sponsor: Podcast Guests 2:23 A great way to grow your audience is to be interviewed on oth...

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May 7, 2018

Transcribing Your Podcast Is Better Than What?

Feedback From Previous Show Randal Black is an educator and heard our episode where we revealed some things that didn't go quite right. Randall has a saying that he learned from a Fortune Cookie, "Failure is feedback, and fee...

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April 30, 2018

Three Audio Sharing Tools Reviewed

Becuase of My Podcast Twin Spin with Aaron Peterson 1:04 Aaron does a number of podcast including the Blacklist Exposed , Remake the Movie Right , Smirk , and the Hollywood Outsider Becuase of his podcast(s) Aaron was asked t...

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April 23, 2018

Don't Quit Your Day Job

Comments? 888-563-3228 My Week On The Road I spent Wednesday with the Cincinnati Podcasters meetup which was a great time of sharing information about what is and isn't working in podcasting. If you are in the Cincinnati area...

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April 16, 2018

The Question Most Podcasters Forget to Ask Before Starting - And They…

Comments? 888-563-3228 Today is episode 614 of the School of podcasting and we are talking about the most important question a new podcaster should answer before they start. We also have a cool resource for royalty free music...

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April 9, 2018

Giving You The Nudge You Need to Create Episode 1 Of Your Podcast Wit…

Question of the Month As I record this it is April 1. The first quarter of 2018 is over. What had you planned on doing in that first quarter that didn't, and what are you going to do differently to make it happen in this quar...

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April 2, 2018

Dealing With Your Ego - How to Stay In Your Lane

Comments? 888-563-3228 Question of the Month As I record this it is April 1. The first quarter of 2018 is over. What had you planned on doing in that first quarter that didn't, and what are you going to do differently to make...

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March 26, 2018

The Best Sounding Audio For Your Budget

Comments? 888-563-3228 Today we talk about file formats. We also talk about getting good skype recordings. Becuase Of My Podcast: Jim Harold 1:15 Jim Harold has been on one of the top syndicated radio shows (Coast to Coast AM...

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March 19, 2018

Strategies For Creating a T-Shirt That Sells

Got Comments? 888-563-3228 Today we have insights from Diana McCallum from the Talk From Super Heroes show, Lou Mongello from WDW Radio and Gordo from Those Conspiracy Guys on how they are designing T-Shirts that actually sel...

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March 12, 2018

Podcast Icing To Bring Your Audience Back

Got a Comment? Call it in 888-563-3228 Social Media Marketing World Reflections Looking back on social media marketing world, I wanted to share my thoughts as this was the first time I was there and there are some things we c...

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March 5, 2018

Tips on Choosing and Working with Co-Hosts

We are joined by Glenn "The Geek" Hebert from the Horse Radio Network. Glenn has appeared on the show many times and always brings gold. Today he is sharing insights into choosing and working with co-hosts. He also talks abou...

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Feb. 26, 2018

Three Powerful Words: You're Not Alone - an interview with Chris and …

Got comments? Call them in at 888-563-3228 The School of Podcasting is Now Available as an Amazon Skill Just ask Alexa "Enable School of Podcasting." I got this through Libsyn.com (use the coupon code sopfree to get a free mo...

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Feb. 19, 2018

Should I Talk About My Personal Life?

Do you have comments on this episode? Call them in and we will play them on the show (unless you specify not to). Call 888-563-3228 (courtesy of podcastvoicemail.com ) Great Content To Consume Capturing the ears and hearts of...

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Feb. 13, 2018

Live From the Floor of Podfest

So this week I spent some time this week at the Podfest Multimedia expo in Orlando Florida. This was a fantastic event. Today we hear: A Podcast One Year After Launch Carol from speakingyourbrand.com explains what life has be...

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Feb. 5, 2018

Getting Focused with Jeff Sanders

Welcome to episode 604 of the School of Podcasting Listen here Update on the PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB Mixer The last episode I explained how I had purchased at PreSonus StudioLive AR12 USB Mixer . It's not cheap ($499) bu...

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Jan. 29, 2018

Your Podcast Website

Last week we talk about media hosts, this week we are talking about your Web Host, and what to do if you hate yours. Sponsor: Podcast Movement I am so looking forward to Podcast Movement. This is the largest Podcast Event tha...

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