Ask the Podcast Coach
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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Monetize Your Audience, Not Your Podcast
<p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>Jim is back and he and dave talk about Rob and Elsie going to work for Captivate, Jim's new Samson Q2U microphone, and monetization when you fist start podcasting</p><p><b>Sponsors:</b><br/><b>PodcastBranding.co</b> - They see you before they hear you<br/><b>Basedonastruestorypodcast.com</b> - Comparing Hollywood with History?</p><p>Video Version (unedited)</p><p><b>Mentioned In This Episode</b></p><p><b>School of Podcasting</b><br/>https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join</p><p><b>Podpage</b><br/>http...
Don’t Be Boring: Performance, Coaching, and Community in Podcasting
<p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>Dave gets to hang with Glenn "The Geek" Hebert from the Horse Radio Network and talk about using your voice, building communities, Networks, and more</p><p><b>Sponsors:</b><br/><b>PodcastBranding.co</b> - They see you before they hear you<br/><b>Basedonastruestorypodcast.com</b> - Comparing Hollywood with History?</p><p>Video Version (unedited)</p><p><b>Mentioned In This Episode</b></p><p><b>School of Podcasting</b><br/>https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join</p><p><b>Podpage<...
Should You Join a Podcast Network: The $300 Question
<p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>Dave is back from Podfest with some insights and stories and Ralph has a question about joining a network.</p><p><b>Sponsors:</b><br/><b>PodcastBranding.co</b> - They see you before they hear you<br/><b>Basedonastruestorypodcast.com</b> - Comparing Hollywood with History?</p><p>Video Version (unedited)</p><p><b>Mentioned In This Episode</b></p><p><b>School of Podcasting</b><br/>https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join</p><p><b>Podpage</b><br/>http://www.trypodpage.com</p><p><b>Home Gadget Geeks</b><br/>...
Is Organic Growth Dead? Is RSS losing it's Power?
<p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>To we talk about the power of RSS (and is it diminishing)? Is Organic search (word of mouth) dead? and the importance of backing things up.</p><p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p><b>Sponsors:</b><br/><b>PodcastBranding.co</b> - They see you before they hear you<br/><b>Basedonastruestorypodcast.com</b> - Comparing Hollywood with History?</p><p>Video Version (unedited)</p><p><b>Mentioned In This Episode</b></p><p><b>School of Podcasting</b><br/>https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join</p><p><b>...
Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC
<p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>To we talk about Dave needing another montitor (and no Jim doesn't have a problem using 11 monitors) along with plugins to make things sound better, using switchy for link shortening, and some plugins to clean up audio. </p><p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show. </p><p><b>Sponsors:</b><br/><b>PodcastBranding.co</b> - They see you before they hear you<br/><b>Basedonastruestorypodcast.com</b> - Comparing Ho...
Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity
<p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show. </p><p><b>Sponsors:</b><br/><b>PodcastBranding.co</b> - They see you before they hear you<br/><b>Basedonastruestorypodcast.com</b> - Comparing Hollywood with History?</p><p>Video Version (unedited)</p><p><b>Mentioned In This Episode</b></p><p><b>School of Podcasting</b><br/>https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join</p><p><b>Podpage</b><br/>http://www.trypodpage.com</p><p><b>Home Gadget Geeks</b><br/>h...
Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate
<p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>Welcome to another episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting, joined by podcasting legend Rob Greenlee from the <b>New Media Show</b>. In today’s episode, we dive into a ton of topics ranging from the definition of a podcast to AI-generated content, and industry trends. </p><p><b>Sponsors:</b><br/><b>PodcastBranding.co</b> - They see you before they hear you<br/><b>Basedonastruestorypodcast.com</b> - Comparing Hollywood with History?</p><p>Video Version (unedited)</p><p><b>Mentioned In Th...
New Tip Legislation May save you Big in taxes
<p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>On this episode, I was joined as always by Jim Collison, and we had the pleasure of welcoming Ralph Estep from AskRalph.com—the Content Creators' Accountant—to dive into recent changes in how the IRS handles tips for content creators. Ralph walked us through the new law allowing up to $25,000 in tip income (like Super Chats, Buy Me a Coffee, etc.) to be excluded from income taxes in 2025, provided you track it properly. We talked about the importance of keeping tip income separate from memberships or other payments where the cust...
The Truth About Podcast Guesting in 2025 (And AI Pitch Slaps)
<p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>Welcome to this holiday edition of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, flying solo with special guest Chris Stone from Castahead.net. In this lively episode, we kick things off debating the most overplayed Christmas songs (sorry, Mariah Carey!), slide into podcast mic setups—covering everything from phantom power to Cloudlifters and USB/XLR combos—and share our biggest podcast merch mistakes. </p><p><b>Sponsors:</b><br/><b>PodcastBranding.co</b> - They see you before they hear you<br/><b>Basedonastruestorypodcast.com</b> - Comparing Hollywood with History...
Rechargeable vs. Alkaline: Best Batteries for Podcasting Gear
<p>Send us feedback/questions via Text</p><p>Welcome to this week’s episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson, and I’m excited to be joined by my good friend Jim Collison as we kick back after Thanksgiving and dig into everything from surviving power outages as a podcaster to getting serious about connecting with your audience. We’ll swap stories from behind the mic, share practical tips for managing your listeners, debate the best batteries for your gear, and tackle questions about websites, live show feedback, and the ever-changing world of podcast tech. Let’s get into...
