Ask the Podcast Coach
by Dave Jackson, Jim Collison
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Will an AI-Made Cover Image Cost You Listeners?
Will an AI-Made Cover Image Cost You Listeners?
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- Will an AI-Made Cover Image Cost You Listeners? · 1 h 1 min · Episode 600Send us feedback/questions via Text What if you shut your laptop at night and woke up to a finished video, with a cold open, a logo stinger and camera switches already done? For…
- Trick or Threat: Keeping Your Podcast and Website Safe This Halloween · 1 h 5 min · Episode 599Send us feedback/questions via Text It’s Halloween, and the scariest thing on this episode isn’t a costume. Jim is back from Brazil with an urgent warning: a serious PHP zero-day…
- How to Keep Your Podcast Creative, Authentic, and Free from Common Pitfalls · 1 h 3 min · Episode 598Send us feedback/questions via Text Today I'm joined by Neal Veglio of Podmastery.co as Jim is in Brazil. Are you struggling to find the sweet spot between harnessing the power…
- My Guest Is Ruining The Podcast Recording! · 58 min · Episode 597Send us feedback/questions via Text 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…
- Upon Further Review: Taking a Second Look at Your Past Episodes · 57 min · Episode 596Send us feedback/questions via Text This week Dave and Jim dig into the messy, human side of podcasting — Jim debuts a brand-new recurring segment where he calls out his own…
- Is Podcast Advertising Doomed? · 59 min · Episode 595Send us feedback/questions via Text Adam Curry asked an AI agent to download the latest episode of a popular podcast and remove the ads. Eight minutes later it was done, and it…
- Auphonic's New Studio Voice Beta · 1 h 0 min · Episode 594Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from Podcast Movement in New York City with a full report on the new venue, the split business and indie days, and the $1.50…
- Embedding Live Streams to Reinforce Your Brand · 1 h 3 min · Episode 593Send us feedback/questions via Text What do you do when YouTube dies mid-livestream, a fire alarm goes off in your office, and a guest sits frozen on screen for seven awkward…
- Hobbies Cost Money - Quit Wasting Your Time · 58 min · Episode 592Send us feedback/questions via Text It's Labor Day weekend, but Dave and Jim aren't taking one off from the AI rabbit hole — this episode covers everything from free (and…
- Conferences and Communities: Why Go? How to Build? · 1 h 0 min · Episode 591Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim spent most of the show riffing on conferences and community, sparked by Dave's recent trip to the Empowered Podcasting…
- Zero to Sixty Podcast · 59 min · Episode 590Send us feedback/questions via Text Everyone wants the 10,000-download podcast, but almost nobody wants to talk about how you actually get there. In this episode of Ask the…
- How Do I Get People To Fill Out My Survey · 1 h 3 min · Episode 589Send us feedback/questions via Text One way to grow your show is to make sure people like your show. So you put out a survey, but nobody provided any feedback. How do you get…
- From Recorded to Live: Should You Switch? · 1 h 1 min · Episode 588Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we help Ralph who does a daily show that he records, and is switching to a daily show recorded live. What are the pros and cons of doing…
- Promotions May Need a Longer Runway · 60 min · Episode 587Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim talk about the examples movies are providing by releasing trailers months in advance. We also talk about the loss of John…
- What's one piece of podcasting advice that turned out to be completely wrong for you? · 59 min · Episode 586Send us feedback/questions via Text Today I'm joined by Jennifer Longworth from Bourbon Barrel Podcasting (she's an editor who has been doing this for 10 years). We talk about…
- Picking the Right Streaming Platform: Streamyard, Ecamm, EVMux, and OBS Compared · 1 h 2 min · Episode 585Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave and Jim share their thoughts and experiences with streaming platforms like Streamyard, Ecamm, EVMux, and OBS—breaking down the pros…
- A Podcast Launch Doesn't Start Until You Tell Someone · 1 h 2 min · Episode 584Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about how your show can be in all the directories, but until you start telling everyone you know, your show isn't launched…
- Are You Confusing Your Audience with Split Tests? · 1 h 1 min · Episode 583Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave Jackson and Jim Collison are back with another lively Saturday morning, ready to answer all your podcasting questions live. In this…
- Pressure Free Podcasting · 1 h 0 min · Episode 582Send us feedback/questions via Text So we are still playing with EVMux (which locked up on me 4 minutes into the show) and we explored why validation matters, the importance of…
- Experimenting with EvMux · 1 h 26 min · Episode 581Send us feedback/questions via Text I like Ecamm. When I bought it, I was will to pay for a tool that helped me make lessons for the School of Podcasting and it did live…
- AMP Measurement: Does Anyone Care? · 1 h 32 min · Episode 580Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we start of talking about the new AMP measurements that were unveiled. Do we care? Will anyone implement this? We also talk podcast…
- Is Video a Fad? · 1 h 33 min · Episode 579Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave is join by guest co-host Marc Ronick from iRonick Media, and the founder of the Empowered Podcasting Conference. They talk about a…
- What Exactly is AI Slop? · 1 h 1 min · Episode 578Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we got a question from Kenny from the CuzWilson Show (not a typo). "I'm Kenny Wilson and my new podcast is The Cuz Wilson Show and I…
- Best Practices for Podcast Co-Hosts, Cloud Storage, and Avoiding Website Fiascos · 1 h 1 min · Episode 577Send us feedback/questions via Text Today 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)…
- Are You Ready for the Shift from RSS to API in Podcasting? · 1 h 29 min · Episode 576Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode we talk about the following: sharing stories about our moms for Mother’s Day, discussing the latest changes with Spotify’s…
- Why All In One Podcast Platforms Usually Disappoint · 1 h 31 min · Episode 575Send us feedback/questions via Text All-in-one podcast platforms are everywhere again, and they’re selling the same dream: one login, one bill, one magical dashboard that handles…
- Hobbies are Not Free and That Includes Podcasting · 1 h 26 min · Episode 574Send us feedback/questions via Text The fastest way to burn out in podcasting is believing you can build a professional show on “free” forever. We get honest about the real cost…
- Are You Building A Podcast Or Just Adding Work · 1 h 29 min · Episode 573Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about artwork for Dave's new show, and look at why people aren't using clubhouse like they use to? Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co…
- Apple Video Podcasts Reality Check · 1 h 27 min · Episode 572Send us feedback/questions via Text We dig into Apple’s upcoming video podcast changes and why pulling audio straight from a video file can wreck a careful audio-first edit. Then…
- OpenClaw Isn’t Magic · 1 h 23 min · Episode 569Send us feedback/questions via Text Let an AI agent loose on your computer and you may learn a lesson the hard way: “automation” isn’t the same thing as “safe.” We dig into…
- Sync Is Not Backup: Saving Your Podcast Files (and Your Sanity) · 1 h 30 min · Episode 571Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave and Jim dive deep into one of the least sexy—but most critical—parts of podcasting: how you…
- From Podcaster to Seller: The School of Podcasting Acquisition Story · 1 h 27 min · Episode 570Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," Dave Jackson and Jim Collison kick off a jam-packed Saturday morning with some major news—the…
- The Real Time Cost of Podcasting: Editing, Publishing, and Promotion Breakdown · 1 h 24 min · Episode 568Send us feedback/questions via Text In today’s jam-packed episode, we break down what really goes into producing a podcast—spoiler alert, it’s way more than just hitting record…
- Why Your Podcast Chair Matters More Than Your Microphone · 1 h 29 min · Episode 567Send us feedback/questions via Text This episode spent a good chunk of time exploring the importance of having a supportive, comfortable chair for podcasters, with both Dave…
- From Airwaves to RSS: Is Podcasting the New Radio? · 1 h 31 min · Episode 566Send us feedback/questions via Text Hey there, Dave Jackson here! In this episode, Jim Collison and I dove deep into some hot topics in podcasting and audio media. We kicked…
- The Truth About Podcast Ads: Creativity, CPMs, and Audience Impact · 1 h 29 min · Episode 565Send us feedback/questions via Text Hey friends, welcome to another episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting, joined by my buddy Jim Collison…
- Monetize Your Audience, Not Your Podcast · 1 h 28 min · Episode 564Send us feedback/questions via Text 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…
- Don’t Be Boring: Performance, Coaching, and Community in Podcasting · 1 h 26 min · Episode 563Send us feedback/questions via Text Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave gets to hang with Glenn "The Geek" Hebert from the Horse Radio Network and talk about using your…
- Should You Join a Podcast Network: The $300 Question · 1 h 29 min · Episode 562Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from Podfest with some insights and stories and Ralph has a question about joining a network. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They…
- Is Organic Growth Dead? Is RSS losing it's Power? · 1 h 27 min · Episode 561Send us feedback/questions via Text 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…
- Computer Gear Talk, Plugins, and 13 Years of ATPC · 1 h 33 min · Episode 560Send us feedback/questions via Text 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…
- Getting Real About Podcast Improvement: Audio, AI, and Authenticity · 1 h 29 min · Episode 559Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim is back and we are looking at 2026 and what podcasters may be considering to improve their show. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They…
- Is It a Podcast Without an RSS Feed? The Great Debate · 1 h 26 min · Episode 558Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to another episode of Ask the Podcast Coach! I’m Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting, joined by podcasting legend Rob Greenlee from…
- New Tip Legislation May save you Big in taxes · 1 h 30 min · Episode 557Send us feedback/questions via Text 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…
- The Truth About Podcast Guesting in 2025 (And AI Pitch Slaps) · 1 h 25 min · Episode 553Send us feedback/questions via Text 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…
- Rechargeable vs. Alkaline: Best Batteries for Podcasting Gear · 1 h 27 min · Episode 555Send us feedback/questions via Text 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…
- Has Podcasting Become Just Like Radio? Surviving the Age of Ads and Consolidation · 1 h 27 min · Episode 554Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dive into the evolving world of podcasting where authenticity wrestles…
- Getting More From Your Podcast Guests: Sharing, Branding, and Engagement · 1 h 27 min · Episode 553Send us feedback/questions via Text First up, I share some behind-the-scenes updates, including my recent move from a lifetime video hosting deal that went south to Voomly, and…
- No Engagement? Maybe You Should Check Your Website · 1 h 29 min · Episode 552Send us feedback/questions via Text Ever wonder if daily podcasting helps or hurts? We break down how to use November-style challenges to build reps without burning yourself out…
- Three Years Till We're All Replaced? · 1 h 30 min · Episode 551Send us feedback/questions via Text What happens when your listener’s device can generate a personalized podcast on command—your voice, their preferences, zero friction? We dig…
