Podcasting Observations Newsletter

School of Podcasting Episodes

Dec. 7, 2015

Audience Participation Blue Print - Today in iOs

The Podcast That Has More Audience Participation Than Any Podcast I've Heard Rob Walch is the VP of Podcast relations, but he started off 11 years ago as the host of Podcast411. In 2007 he started the then Today in iPhone (la...

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Nov. 30, 2015

Your Podcast Call To Action (CTA) - 11 Tips for Better Engagement

Increasing Your Podcast's Audience Engagement With Better Calls To Action We love our audience, and we want to connect. We want them to take steps to deepen their level of engagement. We want them to take actions. These often...

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Nov. 23, 2015

Don't Keep Your Audience Waiting

I've been talking about your podcast from TOP to Bottom over the last couple of weeks. Sometimes its good to go back to the basics and reexamine our shows. The first week we talked about Headlines (the title of your show note...

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Nov. 16, 2015

You Got Them to Push Play - Does Your Intro Make them Push STOP?

Last week we talked about the importance of headlines, and I gave you a free resource to help you make better headlines. Now in Podcasting you headline is your "Show Notes" title. You can get the free resources at www.schoolo...

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Nov. 9, 2015

How to Create Better Episode Titles Quickly and Easily

This is an abbreviated list of headline samples from the book " Writing Riches " by one of my favorite authors and podcaster's Ray Edwards . If you buy his book, buy some paper and pencil along with it. This topic starts at 6...

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Nov. 2, 2015

Google Play Terms & Patreon is Paying $3.5 Million a Month To Creators

Any time my podcast can get in front of more people I'm happy. From what I've heard on the Feed Podcast where a Google Rep was interviewed here is what is what we think is going to happen. Google will pull an episode and host...

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Oct. 26, 2015

How to Podcast Step 1: Your Podcast Idea

I'm going to be going over podcasting in the next few episodes. So many people think it starts with a microphone (which is a logical start), but it doesn't. It starts with an idea. It might be an idea that is fueled by a need...

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Oct. 19, 2015

Four Podcasting Tools Reviewed

Today we have a few tools to peak at. One allows you to record your podcast or go live, the other allows you to add your Blab.im sessions to your Wordpress website, Ray Edwards will teach you how to write better pages, and th...

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Oct. 12, 2015

Jason Bryant Turned His Experience Into a Career in Podcasting

Why I Switched from the Podcasts App to Overcast The last update from Apple broke their own software, and it left it there for at least a week. Never give your customers a chance to find an (alternative because they will). Th...

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Oct. 5, 2015

Are You Missing the Low Hanging Fruit - International Podcast Day Rec…

Got Feedback? Call 888-563-3228 and get your voice on the show. The top two things I heard from clients consists of: How do I increase interaction How do I grow my audience Increasing Interaction With Your Podcast Audience Sh...

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Sept. 28, 2015

26 Ingredients to Mix Into your Podcast

Are you trying to start a podcast but you can't seem to come up with something that is entirely new? Today we talk about how there are very few items that are entirely new. The iPod was just an upgrade of the Discman. The Dis...

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Sept. 21, 2015

Jeff Bradburry is Changing Lives With His Podcast

I was lucky enough to get to hang out with Jeff Bradburry of the Teachercast network at Podcast MidAtlantic. Jeff is helping teachers utilize technology (like Podcasting) in the classroom. I first met Jeff on a Podcaster's Ro...

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Sept. 14, 2015

Legal Podcast Music Review

Quick Takeaways from Podcast MidAtlantic Patience is a gentle version of courage - Kathy Kelly Special Mouse Podcast Podcasting Changes Live - J eff Bradburry and Scott Swanson Watch other Media Types - Jeff Bradburry and Any...

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Sept. 7, 2015

What Every Podcaster Should Know About Stalkers

What Podcaster's Can Learn from Johnny Manzel I live in Cleveland, Ohio. Out sports teams are not good. We have tremendously talented people like LeBron James and Johnny Manzel, but still we can't win. Last year out football ...

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Aug. 31, 2015

The Most Addicting Social Platform Ever

Periscope and Podcasting Periscope is a live streaming service from Twitter. It's pretty cool. My step-son is at Perdue and last week we got to see his first performance with the band via periscope. I had 36 people watching m...

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Aug. 24, 2015

Tips to Revive Your Dead Podcast

As a podcast consultant I should be telling everyone to start a podcast. I do. I believe there is a lot to be learned from starting a podcast. You learn to: Organize your thoughts Prioritize your goals Speak with confidence W...

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Aug. 17, 2015

Today I share a story about getting outside of yor comfort zone, and …

Today I share a story about getting outside of your comfort zone, and we talk with the Real Brian about how his podcast has lead to him getting paid to host two more. Donnie Pushed Publish On His Podcast. I got this email in ...

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Aug. 10, 2015

Making a Living Talking about Horses - Glen the Geek is Never Boring

Glenn the geek has been podcasting since 2008. He does it full time. He grew his audience by reaching out to leaders in his field and partnering with them. He has a background in sales, and found the right sponsors for his sh...

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Aug. 5, 2015

Word of Mouth Moments From Podcast Movement

I attended Podcast Movement last week, and I am busting at the seems to tell you about it. To keep this short, here are my top memories and take always from Podcast movement. 1. The Door Key Was Branded Yeah, you know the mag...

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July 27, 2015

Audio Technica BP40 - Electrovoice RE320 - Audio Technica ATR2100 USB…

Podcasting News: Midroll Purchased by Scripps - Another shot of legitimacy for podcasting? Ask the Double Rainbow Guy The article mentions CPM (the amount you make per 1000 downloads) of $100. This seems unrealistic to what I...

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July 20, 2015

Podcasting's Most Frequently Asked Questions

Today I will answer the questions that I receive on a regualr basis. Podcasting News: Popular Science has launched a Podcast caled Futuropolis Salary.com listed "On Air DJ" as one of the the top 12th jobs on the brink. Speaki...

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July 13, 2015

Behind the Scenes of the Worst Podcast Ever

In today's episode, (not safe for work) I share clips from a podcast I set out (as an experiment) to be the Worst Podcast Ever . It would: 1. Have F-bombs. 2. Insult the audience. 3. Deliver no value 4. Use Potty humor and be...

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July 6, 2015

Get in Line to Grow Your Podcasting Audience

Podcast Rewind: Spreaker Live show with Rob Greenlee - My Appearance Darren Rowse from ProBlogger (now a podcast) on the New Rainmaker - Dareen started getting new listeners to his content less than 24 hours of launching his ...

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June 29, 2015

Cale Nelson Had a Sponsor Before He Had His First Podcast Recorded

Group Coaching: Castermind Group Coaching I'm starting something new and I have room for three people. I may expand this in the future, but for now as I test this out there will be three people (four including me). We will me...

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