You're ready to publish your first podcast episode. How do you choose the right one when it comes to podcast hosting. I explain the features so you can pick the right podcast host for you. The post Navigating the Podcast Hosting Landscape: Key Considerations for Choosing the Right Platform appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson ..read more

The End of Blog Talk Radio Please note this post may include affiliate links where I may receive a commission on products purchased using my links at no additional charge to you. Blog Talk Radio is closing, and if you're a person who wants to take live phone calls on your show, you are now... The post Blog Talk Radio – No Easy Replacement or Alternative appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson ..read more

Why Interview Questions Matter When it comes to podcast formats, captivating interviews are the heart and soul of engaging content. Thought-provoking questions spark insightful conversations, unveil fascinating stories, and enrich the listening experience. Also, when you don't ask the “Same old, same old” questions that the guest had answered time after time, they are much... The post AI to the Rescue: Using Chat GPT to Generate Compelling Interview Questions appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson ..read more

With prices increasing by 80% you might be looking for some Streamyard Alternatives. Today I've got a list of five to help you in your live streaming efforts. The post Streamyard Alternatives: 5 Budget-Friendly Options to Escape the 80% Price Surge appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson ..read more

Should I be a podcast guest, host, both? Where do I find guests? Where can I promote my services? The post 10 Thoughts About Podcasting, Guesting and Hosting appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson ..read more

I decided to go down the rabbit hole of looking at my stats from 2023. I always say staring at your stats (as I know some people who check them every minute) does not make them grow. But here, at the end of the year, I take a peak to look for trends. You can... The post My Top Podcast Episodes of 2023 appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson ..read more

One of the ways you can make money with your podcast is to have a “Premium” version of your show (some call this crowdfunding). This often can be: Ad-free versions of your episodes Bonus Episodes (i.e. a slightly longer version of an interview or content that is no longer available for free) Before You Start... The post So You Want To Start A Premium Version of Your Podcast… appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson ..read more

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YouTube had a meeting explaining how this whole “RSS Ingestion” (think Pacman eating dots) is going to work. What (for me) was depressing is they are making the same mistakes Spotify and Sticher (RIP) did when they decided to jump into podcasting (and YouTube, if you want to pay someone $200 million, I can be... The post How to Use YouTube With Your Podcast (and it’s not putting your audio on YouTube Music)- Blog appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson ..read more

If your podcast coach/consultant/producer/manager comes to you and says, “Congrats you're in the top 1% of all podcasts in Listen notes, don't uncork the champagne yet. This video explains why: But Listen Notes Remove The Dead Shows (?) What Is the Listen Score? Listen Score (LS) is a metric that shows the estimated popularity of... The post I Hate To Crush Your Dreams, But That Listen Notes Stat…. appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson ..read more