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School of Podcasting Episodes

Aug. 21, 2023

Never Run Out of Room Again: How to Free Up Your Hard Drive Space

Are you running out of hard drive space due to the large files associated with your podcast, especially if you're playing with video? Worry not, because in this week's episode of The School of Podcasting, Dave Jackson provide...

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Aug. 14, 2023

Pinterest? Really? Repurposing Content To Increase Your Reach and Exp…

Jeff Sieh , a man wearing many hats, found himself in the heart of the digital world, not by chance but by curiosity and sheer determination. His journey wasn't a straight line. Jeff kept evolving from dabbling in corporate v...

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Aug. 11, 2023

[Feed Drop] Building a Better Dave

Today I'm introducing you to a show with my smallest audience, but also my most vocal. If I go too long without an episode they let me know. This podcast is my audio diary. So yes: I'm not trying to make money I don't care ab...

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Aug. 7, 2023

Unleash Your True Potential: Finding Your Voice and Unlocking Inner P…

One of the things podcasters say is “find your voice” without knowing that it’s Jargon. After all, is my voice lost? What does that mean? Today we will look at finding your voice, and I will tell you what the difference is to...

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July 31, 2023

Are You Primarily Audio or Video? Three Ways Your Show May Be Frustra…

Are you audio or video first? If you want to ride the "Record the video, strip out the audio, cut the video into shorts, transcribe the audio, and become a millionaire" train, there are some things to remember. Your Legacy I ...

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July 28, 2023

[Feed Drop] Your Podcast Consultant Preview

Today I share another one of my shows. It's called You Podcast Consultant . While the School of Podcasting is typically around 40 minutes, Your Podcast Consultant is always 9 minutes or less. It's a nice bit size chunk of pod...

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July 24, 2023

The Squeeze vs. the Juice: Avoiding Podcast Rabbit Holes

One of the reasons your show may not be growing is you are wasting your time down podcasting rabbit holes. I went down one recently and I thought I would share the insights that I picked up along the way to help you spot a po...

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July 17, 2023

Podcasting Turns 20 - Why This Medium is Unstoppable!

Podcasting turned 20 years old this month, and after hearing James Cridland interview the very first person to produce a podcast (Christopher Lydon) it got me thinking about the early "Middle Finger to the Radio Industry" sta...

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July 12, 2023

[Feed Drop] Ask the Podcast Coach Preview

I do a number of shows and over the next few weeks, I'm going to be previewing different podcast related shows I do. Today is the show Ask the Podcast Coach , which I do with Jim Collison from Home Gadget Geeks , and Gallop P...

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July 10, 2023

A Great Microphone For Solo Podcasters and Professional Podcast Guests

Today I'm talking about how I made 35% more than a host read ad. The POWER of feedback, and I'm playing with a new microphone that really lets me dial in a great sound. Join the School of Podcasting Community Risk-Free Are yo...

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July 3, 2023

How to Promote Your Podcast Without Feeling Salesy

In this podcast episode, Dave Jackson, host of the School of Podcasting, interviews John Ainsworth, CEO and founder of DataDrivenMarketing.co and host of The Art of Selling Online Courses . They discuss various topics related...

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June 26, 2023

Does your podcast description fit only YOUR show? - in 10 Words or …

This episode is based on an exercise from the book, Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling (also available on Audible ), where you have to describe your show in a way that can't be used by o...

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June 19, 2023

How to Record a Solo Podcast Without Sounding Scripted

NOTE: Today's show is NOT edited to show how much editing I do. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Are you looking to start your own podcast but don't know where to begin? Look no further than the School of Podcasting . Our compre...

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June 12, 2023

Is YouTube a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

Today I bring my insights from working a podcasting helpdesk to help you avoid some common pitfalls. Why isn't my episode in Apple? What is the most compatible audio format? I moved my website and broke my podcast! YouTube is...

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June 5, 2023

Identify and Lean Into Your Strengths in the Face of AI

On this episode of School of Podcasting, Dave Jackson covers a range of topics, including the importance of feedback before launching a podcast, insights from the Beatles' interviews (and how they apply to podcasting), the im...

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May 29, 2023

Your Favorite Podcast Tools Revealed

We all use different tools to create our episodes. I left the door WIDE OPEN for your responses and asked what was your favorite tool to create your show. The answers are very interesting. Join the School of Podcasting Commun...

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May 22, 2023

Sharing Podcast Launch Numbers

I get the "Is this good?" question when people first see their numbers. I'm going to share the launch numbers of two shows I did that got a "mild send off" and the shows are growing. Before we get into stats, we need to under...

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May 15, 2023

Katie Krimitsos and The Power of Pivoting: Building the Women's Medit…

Today we explore the factors that contribute to a successful podcast strategy, including getting featured on podcast players and paid advertising efforts. We hear the inspiring journey of Katie, Krimitsos who created the Wome...

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May 8, 2023

Podcast Stew: Better Episode Titles, A Good Hook, Bogus Stats, YouTub…

I have a few ideas that I have put together, as they are all short ideas. The goal is to help you grow your show, and hook your listeners. Creating Better Episode Titles For Your Podcast NPR SITE NPR PDF More Headline Trainin...

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May 1, 2023

Apple's Advice for Growing Your Podcast

I looked for a new podcast and never really found what I wanted (a daily motivation podcast of 5 minutes or less). What I did find as I search floored me in some cases. I thought, "Are people still doing/saying that?" I did s...

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April 24, 2023

Listener Preferences and Finding Your Podcast Length Sweet Spot

Do you have questions about podcast length? We discuss this with various podcasters. The ideal length of a podcast depends on the type of content and the audience's needs, preferences, and routines. Our guests share their tho...

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April 17, 2023

Podcast Formats: Finding the Right Fit for Your Content

So many podcasters think there are only two formats for your podcast: solo and interview. Today I share additional formats that you may choose to use with your show. We also talk about ways to spice up your show for maximum i...

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April 10, 2023

The When and How of Rebranding Your Podcast Without Shooting Yourself…

On this episode of School of Podcasting, we're discussing an important topic for podcasters - rebranding. The conversation revolves around the possibility of changing the name, intro, outro, and thumbnail of a show, including...

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April 3, 2023

How to Deal with a Crowded Podcast Genre Full of Competition

Deirdre Tshien CEO and co-founder of Capsho , recently discussed the mental process of dealing with competition. She explains that Capsho is an AI-powered podcast content writer, created to help Podcaster organically grow the...

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