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Ask the Podcast Coach

Ask the Podcast Coach

By: Dave Jackson Jim Collison
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Dave Jackson has been helping people launch podcasts since 2005 and every Saturday he is joined by Jim Collison to is runs the Average Guy Network. Together they have 20 years of podcasting experience and coaching.

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  • Best Practices for Podcast Co-Hosts, Cloud Storage, and Avoiding Website Fiascos

    Best Practices for Podcast Co-Hosts, Cloud Storage, and Avoiding Website Fiascos
    May 16 2026
    Send us feedback/questions via TextToday we start with the basics (quit saying "New Episode Out" and for Pete's sake, have a domain for your website even if you don't have one).Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear youBasedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History?Video Version (unedited)Mentioned In This EpisodeSchool of Podcastinghttps://www.schoolofpodcasting.comPodpagehttp://www.trypodpage.comHome Gadget Geekshttp://www.theaverageguy.tvPodcast Hot SeatiDriveDropboxBackblazeMonetize This! ShowFeatured Supporter: Jodi KrangleCheck out her show: Audio Branding the Hidden Gem of MarketingChapters:00:00 Introduction00:50 You Win or you Learn01:22 Sponsor: Podcast Branding.co https://www.podcastbranding.co02:37 Sponsor: Based on a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com03:37 Back to Basics: Social Media Promotion04:41 Podcast Website Design10:01 Making Co-Hosting Work22:37 PWA vs. WordPress for Podcast Websites31:50 School of Podcasting Clarification https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/sixweeks32:57 Thanks For the Support https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome33:26 Join the School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com33:45 Fix My Podcast! https://www.podcasthotseat.com34:00 Try Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com34:15 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com34:23 Featured Supporter: Jodi Krangle https://voiceoversandvocals.com/35:19 Give Some Value Back 35:57 Best Cloud-Based Storage for Data48:35 Glenn the Geek's Award-Winning Niche50:24 Addressing Recording Challenges53:57 Recording Quality vs. Effort59:39 What's Coming Up https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesomeFeatured Supporter: Jodi KrangleCheck out her show: Audio Branding the Hidden Gem of Marketing Leave Your QuestionGo to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.Featured Supporter: Jodi KrangleJodi is a great voice artist who has done great for the biggest brands.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBE AWESOME!Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Are You Ready for the Shift from RSS to API in Podcasting?

    Are You Ready for the Shift from RSS to API in Podcasting?
    May 9 2026

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    In this episode we talk about the following: sharing stories about our moms for Mother’s Day, discussing the latest changes with Spotify’s video podcast distribution and the shift from RSS to API models, reflecting on how these changes could impact podcasting’s open ecosystem, and worrying about being locked into certain platforms. We also dive into the increasing use of AI in content creation, how to stand out in a world filled with “AI slop,” and what it means for trust and originality. We tackle questions about the future of websites for podcasters, how much editing is too much, and what makes a podcast worth listening to. Plus, we answer gear questions about shotgun microphones, debate the human connection in sports and comedy, and share thoughts on affordable tools for video editing—all while fielding lots of great input from the chat.

    Sponsors:
    PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you
    Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History?
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    School of Podcasting
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    Podpage
    http://www.trypodpage.com
    Home Gadget Geeks
    http://www.theaverageguy.tv
    Podcast Hot Seat

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    Featured Supporter: Jodi Krangle
    Check out her show: Audio Branding the Hidden Gem of Marketing

    Leave Your Question
    Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.

    Podcast Hot Seat: Podcast Feedback
    Get your show going in the right direction. Your audience will thank you.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    BE AWESOME!
    Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Why All In One Podcast Platforms Usually Disappoint

    Why All In One Podcast Platforms Usually Disappoint
    May 2 2026

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    All-in-one podcast platforms are everywhere again, and they’re selling the same dream: one login, one bill, one magical dashboard that handles hosting, editing, video, email, websites, and growth. We slow down and ask the uncomfortable question: if a tool does everything, what corners did it cut and what will that cost you in time, quality, or control? We also unpack the bigger industry trend behind it all: consolidation, rising prices, and why “free” tools (especially AI) rarely stay free forever.

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    Featured Supporter: Jodi Krangle
    Check out her show: Audio Branding the Hidden Gem of Marketing

    Leave Your Question
    Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.

    Podcast Branding.co
    Mark Des Cotes makes professional podcast artwork, websites and more

    Based on a True Story Podcast
    Have you ever wondered how much of those "based on a true story" movies are true?

    School of Podcasting
    Get access to courses, community, and unlimited one-on-one consulting

    Podcast Hot Seat: Podcast Feedback
    Get your show going in the right direction. Your audience will thank you.

    Featured: Chris Stone
    Chris is a great podcast producer who can do just about anything. Check him out.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    BE AWESOME!
    Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
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