What do you do when your mic won’t work, a guest keeps tapping the desk, or life throws a furnace breakdown into your podcast plans? This week, Dave, Jim, and Randy share practical ways to handle live-show hiccups, explore audio tools and podcast workflows, and get real about juggling multiple shows—and knowing when it might be time to move on. Press play for useful ideas, honest stories, and a reminder that every podcaster needs a backup plan.
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Video Version (https://youtube.com/live/l0NgoF2wQ_A)(unedited)
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School of Podcasting
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Podpage
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Home Gadget Geeks
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00:00 Introduction
01:24 Ad: Podcast branding and design services podcastbranding.co https://www.podcastbranding.co
02:40 Ad: Based on a True Story podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
03:50 Improve difficult recordings with Auphonic Studio with Randy Black https://supportthisshow.com/auphonic
06:57 Build a custom production app with vibe coding
08:39 Handle distracting background noise during a livestream
10:39 Prepare guests for better audio quality
11:16 Set expectations at the start of guest interviews
12:08 JIM ARRIVES!
15:44 Prepare backup systems for podcast emergencies
17:51 Build an emergency plan for your podcast
19:35 If I tried to do this show solo
26:03 Know when it is time to change or end a show
32:40 Launch a new show through pilot episodes
34:50 Why stopping a podcast can be harder than starting
36:25 Ad: School of Podcasting courses, coaching, and community https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com
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37:19 Podindy.com Conference http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987753467129/?discount=sop
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39:26 Use review posts to promote a cohosted show
42:16 Link transcripts to specific moments in an episode
44:51 Weigh the pros and cons of multiple podcasts
47:12 Manage the maintenance burden of multiple websites
50:21 Avoid the trap of launching too many podcasts
51:10 Use accountability to grow your show
52:14 Turn podcast episodes into shorts and clips
56:35 Shape your content by editing out unnecessary setup
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