Does your podcast description fit only YOUR show? - in 10 Words or less

This episode is based on an exercise from the book, Make Noise:  A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling (also available on Audible), where you have to describe your show in a way that can't be used by other shows, and you can use any of these words. The idea is that instead of using the word "Awesome," explain WHY it's awesome. It's hard, but in the end, it leads you to ponder what makes your show. The book is from Eric Nuzum, who appears in episode 708.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:36 - Opening
00:01:32 - The 10 Magic Words
00:02:03 - Avoid These Words
00:03:44 - Scott From What Was That Like
00:05:25 - Chris From 9th Grade Experience
00:06:17 - Bryan from Relaxed Male
00:07:16 - Glenn from Coaching Kids Curling
00:09:04 - Eric From Author Blurb
00:09:31 - Harris from Calm History
00:11:00 - Paul From Passing ACLS
00:11:30 - Sean from Radio Free Pro Wrestling
00:11:54 - It's Challenging
00:13:55 - Based on A True Story is Unique (https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com)
00:15:53 - How Can My Show Be Different? 
00:17:21 - Because of My Podcast Stories Were Moved Based on Feedback 
00:18:33 - Join the School of Podcasting (https://schoolofpodcasting.com/listener)
00:19:34 - Podcasting Observations Newsletter (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/newsletter )
00:19:49 - Craig's Because of My Podcast Story (https://www.inglespodcast.com/)
00:22:18 - Find My Podcast... 
00:23:29 - Google Podcasts Issues 
00:24:31 - Dig the Well Before You're Thirsty 
00:25:11 - Apple Category News 
00:29:00 - Podcast Discovery ()
00:29:17 - Always Listen Before Publishing ()
00:33:07 - Question of the Month (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question)
00:34:07 - Where Will I Be (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/where )
00:35:13 - Podcast Baby Steps (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/babysteps )

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Tools and Techniques from a Full Time Podcaster

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the guest Dan LeFebvre from the show Based on a True Story Podcast. Dave and Dano discuss audio exporting tools like Descript and Adobe Enhance, Ads (programmatic and host read) along with the issue of self-hosting a podcast on a personal WordPress website. Additionally, the episode covers topics like when to start running ads on a podcast, technical issues faced while editing, podcast advertising, and Sweetwater's gear fast. Overall, listeners can expect to get insightful tips on podcasting tools, technologies and techniques.

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How to Record a Solo Podcast Without Sounding Scripted

NOTE: Today's show is NOT edited to show how much editing I do.

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Everyone has their own workflow. Here is mine:

1. Write out what I'm trying to say.
2. Record using the Google doc as a reference. As I'm recording/talking I know what the next paragraph is so I often will expand on the paragraph as I want to tell a story or elaborate on the concept. Previously I would boil down the document to bullet points, but found I have to do less editing, If I write out the main points, and the expand on those points when I record

Dual Voices In This Episode

So you can hear when I go off script, when I am off script I will be louder on one side of your headphones. Some of this is good as I expand on the point off of the documents. Other times, I'm taking tangents that normally would've been deleted.

Don't Go Back to the Beginning

Some people when they make a mistake will go back to the very beginning of the episode. You don't need to do this. Go back slightly until you see a good spot to jump in. Talking along with yourself and press the record button. When you get to a good stopping spot, go back and make sure that it sounds natural

Relax, It's Not Live

I know it's weird to talk to yourself, so think of that one person who needs to hear your content. If you mess up on a solo show, it's no sweat. There are no re-interviews to schedule. Just go back and fix your mistake.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Even in my early days at the School of Podcasting, while there are things that could be improved for a new podcaster, I felt I had the "talk to your invisible friend" part down. This might be because I often had to entertain myself. I played with audio tools like cassette decks and reel-to-reel tape machines when I was very young. I started and still keep a journal. I'm a musician and have been on stage since I was 15, and I did daily presentations as a teacher for decades. There is no replacement for experience. This doesn't mean it will take you 40 years to sound good, but it will take more than 40 minutes. Just start recording yourself and practice getting words out of your brain, out of your mouth, and into a recording. Then delete it. 

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You Need an Honest Friend

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various tips and tricks for podcasters looking to improve their viewership and discoverability. They talk about the benefits and downsides of adding video versions to podcasts on platforms like Spotify and YouTube and offer advice on whether to include links in show or episode descriptions. The hosts also discuss optimal computer requirements for podcasting and highlight a useful tool for podcasters called Podpage. Plus, they share personal stories about the value of seeking outside feedback and critiques for improving one's work. Tune in for all this and more on this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach.

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The School of Podcasting
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Become an Awesome Supporter
https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 

Mission Impossible Trailer
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Switchy
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Pod Inbox
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Is YouTube a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

Today I bring my insights from working a podcasting helpdesk to help you avoid some common pitfalls. Why isn't my episode in Apple? What is the most compatible audio format? I moved my website and broke my podcast! YouTube is sniffing the idea of being an audio media host...

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Put Dave In Your Pocket

Where Will Dave Be?

Question of the Month

Podnews Weekly Review

Youtube Rewarding New Users

Coolerwebsites.com (domains and hosting)

Podpage - build a podcast website in 10 minutes! No Coding.

Podcast Apps That Support Video Podcast 411

 

Topics:

00:00:44 - Table of Contents 
00:01:04 - Opening
00:01:55 - You Can't Fix What You Can't See 
00:07:52 - The Most Compatible File Format 
00:10:26 - Youtube a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? ()
00:16:34 - Clip From Podnews Weekly 
00:17:38 - Join the School of Podcasting Community 
00:18:41 - Podcasting Observations Nesletter (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/newsletter)
00:18:55 - Be Careful Attachnig Your Domain To Your Feed 
00:26:02 - Question of the Month 
00:27:02 - Where Will I Be? 
00:27:33 - I Value Your Time 
00:28:27 - Join the School of Podcasting 
00:29:06 - Bloopers 

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Overcoming Your Feed of Podcasting

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various topics related to podcasting. They explore the idea of downloading and re-hosting RSS feeds from a podcast host to a personal website and the importance of treating each episode as a blog post. In addition, they provide advice on networking opportunities, changing a podcast's name and artwork, and using titles to differentiate content within a single podcast feed. Dave emphasizes the need to avoid overthinking things when starting a podcast and shares tips on overcoming fear and self-doubt. Finally, they also discuss a listener seeking advice about finding an interesting topic to podcast about and suggest using Story Worth to generate ideas. Tune in to this informative episode for more valuable insights into podcasting.

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Identify and Lean Into Your Strengths in the Face of AI

On this episode of School of Podcasting, Dave Jackson covers a range of topics, including the importance of feedback before launching a podcast, insights from the Beatles' interviews (and how they apply to podcasting), the importance of relatability in storytelling, and a challenge to describe one's podcast in 10 words without using certain words.

Dave also reflects on how technology has advanced and the nerves that come with it. The guest in this episode is a former street kid turned rapper who shares his inspiring story and encourages people to focus on what makes them unique. Lastly, the podcast discusses the impact of robots on people's jobs and shares a tool called 11 Labs that can generate fake voices. Tune in to this episode to learn more about podcasting and get inspired by the stories shared by its guests.

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QUESTION OF THE MONTH

This exercise is from the book Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling.
Describe your podcast in no more than ten words, and do so in a way that describes nothing else in the world. The fun part is you CAN'T use any of these words. PDF

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I need your answers by 6/26/23

Where Will I Be?

I look forward to seeing you all; please come up and say hi. To see my full itinerary, go to schoolofpodcasting.com/where

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Jelly Roll

8 Days a Week

Taylor Swift Tiny Desk Concert

 Timeline

00:00:00 - Robo Dave
00:00:42 - Opening
00:01:39 - elevenlabs.io
00:03:03 - Robocasting
00:03:49 - Surprise Visit From Joe
00:04:29 - Things Are Going to Get Weird
00:05:09 - The One Thing Robots Can't Do
00:06:24 - People Can Relate To Your Experience
00:08:27 - Double-Down on Being Human
00:08:43 - Taylor Swift Embraces Her Strength
00:09:33 - Talk to one Person -And Give Your Audience What They Want
00:10:48 - We Like to See and Hear Ourselves in Others
00:14:03 - What Makes a Good Podcast?
00:15:36 - Join the School of Podcasting Community (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/listener)
00:16:37 - Podcasting Observations Newsletter (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/newsletter)
00:16:51 - The Beatles Talked to One Person ()
00:17:25 - The Beatles Play 576 in 48 Days ()
00:18:28 - They See You Before They Hear You ()
00:18:45 - Proof Of Concept Before Big Launch ()
00:21:04 - Amazing Interviews Made People Want to Know More ()
00:21:53 - Know Your Guest and Avoid Sounding Stupid ()
00:22:33 - Can Your Audience Relate To Your Content? ()
00:24:48 - Content and Delivery ()
00:26:44 - Question of the Month (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question)
00:27:47 - Where Will I Be? ()
00:28:16 - Conclusion (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/listener)
00:29:57 - Bloopers: Robo Dave ()

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5 Tools To Make it Easy To Communicate With Your Audience

The more honest feedback (from people you aren't related to grew up with) you get from your audience the better your show will be.

It's a little scary to ask people for feedback, but in the end without feedback, you are at risk of wasting your time creating content that doesn't resonate with your audience.

Today I have some tools to make it easy. 

Podcast Voicemail

podcastvoicemail.com is exactly what it sounds like. You get a toll-free number for your audience to call into. The good news is everyone knows how to dial a phone number and it can be as low as 7 cents a minute. The bad news is the audio is not great so if you're looking to use these calls in .your show, it's not a great choice. 

Podpage

Podpage is a great tool where you can create a great-looking website for your podcast and it has a voicemail tool built-in. 

Speakpipe

Speakpipe is the original tool for getting feedback from your audience. It's $15/month and recently went through a very nice upgrade. 

Telbee

Telbee is a bit like Speakpipe on steroids and a little more flexible for $18/month

Video Ask

Video ask is a way to get feedback via video. They have a free version, and then monthly plans start at $30

Voice Form

As I write this in September of 2021 Voice Form is on Sale for a lifetime price of $69. Not only does it make it easy to get feedback, but it also has built-in tools for surveys. I am currently testing this for my free call application.

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Is Your Podcast A Performance?

You're supposed to be yourself. Be authentic, but you also need to bring some energy if you want to keep people's attention right? Let's Discussion along with many other questions from the podcasting space.

The episode covers various topics related to podcasting, including equipment, social media, and hosting and guesting podcast interviews. In addition, Jackson and co-host Jim discuss Super Chats and YouTube requirements. 

Video Version

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If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at

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Timeline

00:01:23 - Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
00:02:40 - Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com
00:03:07 - Is Your Podcast a Performance?
00:06:02 - Squadcast Vs Streamyard?
00:10:55 - Whiteboard Video
00:12:16 - Greenscreens
00:15:58 - Reddit?
00:17:13 - Moving The Audience From One Platform to Another
00:20:50 - Lost My Bluetooth Connection
00:23:24 - Always Check Your Math
00:24:15 - Practice
00:25:00 - Alexacast.com moves to Captivate
00:27:12 - Sticky Zoom Products
00:30:52 - Starting a Successful Podcast
00:37:22 - Picking a Cohost
00:41:25 - Superchats
00:46:02 - Domains
00:49:28 - Thanks
00:50:07 - Planning a Podcast For YEARS
00:51:30 - Books on Interviewing?
00:52:13 - Narrative Style
00:54:54 - Favorite Books
00:56:47 - Dave's book negotiation
00:58:36 - Jim Is Not Writing a Book
01:02:00 - Thank You Awesome Supporters
01:05:06 - Hoopla Digital For Free Audio Books
01:06:14 - Good Podcasts?
01:08:15 - Interview Tips
01:15:00 - Tell Us About Yourself...
01:20:52 - What Topic?
01:24:40 - Pre Calls Are Helpful 

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Home Gadget Geeks Podcast

The School of Podcasting

Become an Awesome Supporter

Riverside

Squadcast

Streamyard

DLZ Creator From Mackie

Podcast Review Show

Storyworthy

Podcast talent coach

Will it Fly

Platform

Listenable

Big Podcast

The Ultimate Guide to Podcast Interviews

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