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School of Podcasting Episodes

May 15, 2006

35 iRiver T30 Vs 899 Comparison

Dave talks about his old iRiver 899 and his new iRiver T30 he also talks about Mobile Entertainment magazine, and the mystery of www.cobyusa.com and their uint the MP-C941 Also attention Students don't miss the "Podcaster Rou...

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May 8, 2006

34 Saving 60 Bucks a Year with Podcaster News Network

Dave answers some listener about the Podcaster News Network a (He does a podcast called Sloppy Seconds making fun of the Music Buisiness on that site). He also mentioned Kiptronic for a way to exhcnage promos (which is his pr...

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May 1, 2006

33 Understanding Feedburner Stats, and Other Great Promotional Tools

Dave interviews John Zeratsky of www.feedburner.com and John explains the recent stats upgrade, some of the great tools (like pingshot), and the new email service. Brian had asked what service I was using. I use Kall8 (and if...

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April 24, 2006

32 iPodcomments and Expo Reflections

Length 20 Minutes (I'm SORRY!) Live shows are fun (starting with Dave calling this show #31 when its 32). Dave shares some comments from the audience about their iPod, and shares his insights into the Expo this weekend. If yo...

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April 21, 2006

31: Contest Tips - Win a Free Subscription - See You at the Expo

Length 15 Minutes Dave talks about some tips he has discovered in doing contests (like people may not even hear your show for DAYS after you announce your contest). Sign up today to attend the Expo ($11) Check out the School ...

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April 19, 2006

30 Should I buy an iPod? - Getting Along in the Community

In this 19 Minute show Dave talks the pros and cons of buying an ipod (as he bought one). He compares his 60G iPod to his Rio Carbon, and iRiver 899. You can check out Dave's iPod model HERE (amazon) iPod Pros:Lots of room Ve...

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April 10, 2006

29 Quick Updates - New Podcasting Magazines

Heloo everyone.This show is quick as I was taking care of my family this week (My brother and sister in law were in an accident - they're fine, but were out of commission most of the weekend). Podcast User Magazine Issue 3 Po...

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April 3, 2006

28 Interview with Dan Kuykendall of PodPress

This show features an interview with the maker of PodPress a really powerful (and easy to install) plugin for Wordpress. Check out this free video tutorial to see PodPress in action Win a Month Subscription to the School of P...

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March 28, 2006

27 Live Vs Post Production Sam Wealer Triyo.com (formerly PhpFM)

Interview with Sam Wealer from www.triyo.com where we talk about Triyofeed Kick off from Jeff at www.jrdonline.com Email from Bob www.JapanConsidered.org Brent www.podshowradio.com Other Sites Mentioned Podcastclicks www.po...

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March 20, 2006

26 Promote Your Podcast with Feedblitz

Length 24 Minutes Today's Podcasting tip includes some insights into those who thnk they can't podcast becuase they don't have a DJ Voice. RUBISH We also interview Phil Hollows of www.feedblitz.com Here is whattheir chicklet ...

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March 13, 2006

25: ID3 Tags It's All About The Listener

Length 18 Minutes Intro: www.urbankook.com Promo review www.womengrow.org Random Link http://www.softpointer.com/AudioShell.htm More information Tutorial at Podcast 411 Mentioned in this episode: I Want Your Opinion I am doin...

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March 6, 2006

24 Recording Tips From a Sound Engineer

We interview Bruce Williams from The "Sine Language" and "Building the Pod" podcasts (just to name a few) takes to talk about recording techniques and his new Mastering Service for podcasters Check out his shows at www.audio2...

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Feb. 27, 2006

23: Podcastertoolbar and Podcast Pickle Update

Length 22 Minutes Add me To your favorites at the Podcast Pickle Podcast Pickle Community Dave introduces a new resource for Podcasters at www.podcastertoolbar.com Dave catches up with Gary Leland (better known as P. Dilly) o...

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Feb. 21, 2006

22: Building Your Audience With Interviews

In this podcast I talk about the benefits of bringing guests on to your show. I also talk about the pros and cons, and throw in a "accepting compliments" lesson as well. Sites Mentioned: My Interview on the Contingency Plan P...

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Feb. 14, 2006

21: Poo Poo on Podcasting? 2006 is Still Kicking Ass

Length 9:30 Sites Mentioned: www.podcastingnews.com Before you say, "Podcasting is losing its steam, you better check your facts." Mentioned in this episode: 2025 Audience Survey I Want Your Opinion I am doing an audience sur...

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Feb. 6, 2006

20: Making an Attention Grabbing Podcast Promo

Length 17 Minutes We look at some advertising theory and how it applies to a podcast promo. Do you have a promo? Have you made any of the common mistakes? Are you going to make a promo? Here are some tips to keep in mind. Adv...

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Jan. 30, 2006

19 Beware of Pod Oil Salesmen - You Can Make Money With Podcasting!

Length 13 MinutesDave gives you tips on purchasing Podcasting products. There are big time Internet gurus (who do not have a podcast) who are marketing products about being a podcaster. They tell you how to make money with Po...

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Jan. 26, 2006

Audio Merge and Groups and Mics

www.audiomerge.com Mentioned in this episode: 2025 Audience Survey I Want Your Opinion I am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a q...

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Jan. 24, 2006

17: Kiptronic and Libsyn Sitting in a Tree

What do you get when you combine the power of Libsyn with the flexability of an automated promo exchange/advertising system from Kiptronic? You get a duo better then peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, and the Captain ...

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Jan. 17, 2006

16: Developing Relationships to Promote Your Podcast

Length 9:10 Dave discusses the basics of approaching someone to partner and help promote your podcast. Sites Mentioned My New MY SPACE Page feedplayer.com Free Business Cards Juice Website Mentioned in this episode: 2025 Audi...

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Jan. 6, 2006

15: (Podcast) Survey Says! Podcast and Listener Survey Results

In this issue Dave reveals some of the answers from the Podcaster and Listener Survey Take Podcaster Survey Take Listener Survey Mentioned in this episode: 2025 Audience Survey I Want Your Opinion I am doing an audience surve...

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Dec. 27, 2005

14: What Makes a Good Podcast

Length 10 Minutes People ask all the time, Is this a good podcast? this is defined by the listener. Sites Mentioned The Marketer's Podcast (I heard a n interview with Lorrie Morgan Ferraro Nationwide CD (inexpensive Postcards...

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Dec. 19, 2005

13: PODSHOW is NOT the Devil

Length 12 Minutes Show notes at www.schoolofpodcasting.com Get 50% off your first month with coupon of "santa" Sites Mentioned www.podcastingnews.com www.podcastoptimization.com www.podcastoptimization.com www.podshow.com Men...

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Dec. 12, 2005

12: Music in Podcasts - P.W. Fenton Insights

Length: 20 Minutes Opening by Sean Rogers of the Business Intelligence Network Digital Flotsam can be found at www.digitalflotsam.org Random Link http://clickandbuy.com/US/en/ Adobe Audition at Amazon or for more information ...

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