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Jan. 9, 2026

Ask the Podcast Coach: Free Podcast Consulting

Come join Jim and Dave and the world’s greatest chat room and get your podcast questions answered live.

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Jan. 3, 2026

Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC

Links to plugins at services at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/560 00:00 Introduction and Show Open 01:18 Sponsor: Podcast Branding https://www.podcastbranding.co 02:36 Sponsor: Based on a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 03:23 Ask the Podcast Coach Anniversary 05:02 Moving to a New Computer and Cloud Backups 06:02 Jim's Nerd Segment: Synergy KVM Software 10:33 New…

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Dec. 27, 2025

Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity

Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home…

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Dec. 19, 2025

Ask the Podcast Coach - Free Podcast Consulting

Get your podcast questions answered LIVE

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Dec. 13, 2025

Ask the Podcast Coach - Free Podcast Consulting

Come join the hottest chat room on the Internet and get your podcast questions answered. Today we will be bringing up the new Tip law, and of course any of your podcast quesitons

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Dec. 5, 2025

Ask the Podcast Coach - Free Podcast Consulting

This week we have a SURPRISE guest host. Tune in to see who it is.

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Nov. 29, 2025

Ask the Podcast Coach - Now with HEAT

Brought to you by the School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com On this festive Thanksgiving weekend edition of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison kick things off with some behind-the-scenes drama, as unexpected power outages and chilly Ohio temperatures nearly sidelined the show. Despite the odds, a Christmas miracle…

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Nov. 22, 2025

Has Podcasting Become Just Like Radio? Surviving the Age of Ads and Consolidation

In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dive into the evolving world of podcasting where authenticity wrestles against the growing pressures of monetization and consolidation. Are podcasts losing their unique spirit and turning into just another version of radio? Dave and Jim reflect on…

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Nov. 15, 2025

Getting More From Your Podcast Guests: Sharing, Branding, and Engagement

Plan, Launch, or Grow your Podcast at https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/youtube Here are the topics. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 01:25 Podcast Branding.Co https://www.podcastbranding.co 02:42 BasedonaTrueStoryPodcast.com https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 03:30 Recap of PodIndy Conference and AI Transcription Insights 06:00 Debating AI-Generated Writing Styles and Tools 09:00 Video Hosting Switch to Voomly and Affiliate Tools https://supportthisshow.com/voomly 12:00…

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Nov. 1, 2025

No Engagement? Maybe You Should Check Your Website

Brought to you buy the School of Podcasting at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/youtube For more information see https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/552 Ever wonder if daily podcasting helps or hurts? We break down how to use November-style challenges to build reps without burning yourself out, and why the best consistency is consistently delivering value. From there, we…

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Oct. 25, 2025

Three Years Till We're All Replaced?

Brought to you by the School of Podcasting www.schoolofpodcasting.com/youtube What happens when your listener’s device can generate a personalized podcast on command—your voice, their preferences, zero friction? We dig into a bold forecast from Joe Pulizzi and use it as a springboard to map what creators must do now to…

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Oct. 18, 2025

From Doomscrolling To Downloads: What Social Feeds Really Do To Podcasts

The feed isn’t “social” anymore—it’s an endless parade of AI-recommended video. So why are we still hoping a 30-second short will magically convert strangers into hour-long listeners? We pull back the curtain on what the platforms actually reward, why shorts are best used for brand awareness, and the specific moves…

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Oct. 11, 2025

Ask the Podcast Coach - Free Podcast Consulting

We also tackle the question so many podcasters ask at the 200‑episode mark: should I quit? The answer starts with purpose, not downloads. If your show brings in clients, sharpens your thinking, and gives your current audience real value, that’s success. If burnout is the real problem, take a strategic…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Dave Ties Ozzy to Podcasting When He Died

When Ozzy died, I didn't feel like podcasting so I tied Ozzy's gifts and lessons and tied them to Podcasting. I talk about it on this episode https://schoolofpodcasting.com/994

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Oct. 4, 2025

Ask the Podcast Coach - We're Back!

Come get your podcast questions live with podcast veterans Dave Jackson and Jim Collison (and the world’s coolest chat room).

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Oct. 3, 2025

AI Makes "Meh" Content in My Opinion #podcast #interview

A clip from Ask the Podcast Coach. AI does some amazing things (video, audio) but when it comes to writing, most of it is a 10,000 foot over view based on content from a few years ago.

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Sept. 24, 2025

What Happens To Your Podcast If You Die?

Full episode at https://schoolofpodcasting.com/dont-leave-a-mess-for-your-family-the-fate-of-your-podcast-after-you-die/ I've had two friends die of heart attacks and if you're not prepared you leave a mess for your family to clean up. Everything we work with has a password. All the gear, episodes, etc not to mention your house, belongings, and more. Mentioned: 1Password https://supportthisshow.com/1password…

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Sept. 20, 2025

Ask the Podcast Coach - Free Podcast Consulting

Dave is flying solo(?) today so I need your questions! That’s right free podcast consulting.

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Sept. 14, 2025

Dave's Podcast Kitchen

I always say your podcast is a recipe not a statue, and so I’m inviting you into my podcast kitchen where I’m asking you what you would “like for dinner.” You can help me pick future topics of the show, help me add things you want to hear (and remove…

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Sept. 13, 2025

Yes, Research is Tedious

How do you find guests when your podcast covers extremely niche topics? It's a challenge many creators face, especially when starting out. Dave Jackson and Jim Cullison tackle this question head-on, providing practical strategies that go beyond the standard advice. Rather than endless online searching, they suggest going directly to…

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Sept. 6, 2025

Do I Need a Release Form on a Live Show?

The boundaries between legal protection and audience engagement blur when we confront one of podcasting's persistent questions: do you need release forms from your guests? This episode dives deep into this conundrum, revealing why adding friction to your listener experience might actually sabotage your growth efforts. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They…

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Sept. 1, 2025

Live Shows vs. Recorded: The Truth!

Thinking a live podcast will bring up your numbers? It brings up your engagement, but the umber of LIVE consumers pales in comparison with the downloads of people listening later.

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Aug. 30, 2025

What is Thinkbot? to a Good Podcast App for Android

Ever wondered what's lurking in your podcast stats? This week, we tackle a mysterious surge in ThinkBot downloads that has creators scratching their heads. When this web crawler suddenly outpaces even Apple Podcasts in your analytics, it's time to investigate—and we'll walk you through exactly what to do when bots…

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Aug. 23, 2025

Coffee, Conferences, and Comebacks: The State of Podcasting Today

Tap into almost 40 years of podcasting experience, and the world’s best chat room and get your podcast questions answered. In today's show Dave is back from Podcast Movement 2025 in Dallas and shares some of the things he saw. We are joined by Marty and get an inside scoop…

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