Cool Portable Mixer Behringer Xenyx 1002B

Nick Seuberling from Cincinnati Soccer Talk joins us this week as Dave dusts off his award

2:15 Gear Talk: HOw do you record multiple people on location on the road? Nick is using the BEHRINGER XENYX 1002B

 

09:15 Quitting a show that is getting thousands of downloads per episode

17:10 Thanks to Our Awesome Supporters on Patreon. Become an Awesome Support and keep the lights on

18:30 Spotify is creating a new format for podcasts that mixes images with audio....

24:50 Spotify is boosting podcast listening 

26:00 Libsyn new stats question. Total Downloads? 

32:20 What tools do you use to take live callers? Nick uses Callinstudio.com, Wirecast, Joicaster

35:35 Dave gets a sales call

37:00 Dave has his cell phone plugged into his mixer using Magic Jack

38:40 Podcasting on the Road

42:15 Nick likes the Tascam DR-40 Portable Recorder ($179)

43:30 Saramonic Smartrig ($99) to plug a microphone into the Phone.

46"55 Nicks Headset is an Audio Technica BPHS1

51:30 You don't need to make money with your show 8% of podcasters get enough downloads to get a major sponsor

 

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Switching Podcast Hosting Companies

As a podcast consultant, I like to try all sorts of technology to stay informed with what is going in the space. Today I'm going to talk about things to keep in mind when you move, how to move, and why or why not you should move. I also have a resource if you're moving your entire website without learning any code. 

First the disclosure. I was a customer of Libsyn.com for 10 years before becoming an employee almost two years ago. So when I talk about Libsyn competition, I do my best to keep my Libsyn employee hat off, and keep the Dave Jackson School of Podcasting hat on. I also have taken extra effort to base my comments on what happens. Now what I think should happen. I will be sure to tell you when something is an opinion and when something is a fact (as I know it). 

Here are my Updated Criteria for Podcast Media Hosting

1.  Don't mess with my file name*
2. Don't mess with my file format (bit rate, ID3 tags)
3. Give me the ability to have an unlimited back catalog (unlimited storage)
4. Don't limit my audience size (unlimited bandwidth)
5. Don't control my feed, and make it easy to leave if I choose to do so. I need to be able to put in a 301 redirect.
6. Give me support. Preferably within 24 hours.
7. Charge me for your service so you can stay in business
8. Give me stats so I can see what's working. It would be nice if they were accurate.
9. Support the iTunes Serial, Episodic, Season, and Episode Numbers
10. Be IAB Compliant (please note as of 1/2017 certification is not in place, when it is, I want me Podcast Media Host Certified)

*Some media hosts offer to inject your mp3 file with an advertisement and in those instances, they get a pass on this criteria.

So if I look at the following media hosts

Amazon S3 
Buzzsprout.com 
Podomatic.com
Libsyn.com
Blubrry.com
Podbean.com
Spreaker.com
Soundcloud.com
Simplecast.com
Podmio.com
Pinecast.com
Whooska.com 

Here are the ones who made the cut

Libsyn.com

Blubrry.com

Podbean.com

Use the coupon code sopfree to get a free month at any of these services.

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Be a Guest - Book a Guest: Andrew Alleman of Podcastguests.com

Because Of My Podcast - I Got To Hang With Rock Royalty

Paul Colligan has a client who invited him to comes to a charity event run by Alic Cooper where he got to meet Ace Frehley (Kiss) Slash (Guns and Rose) Edgar Winter, Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Alice Cooper and his wife Cheryl (WHO COOL IS THAT???!!!)

Find Paul at paulcolligan.com and check out The Podcast Report podcast.

BONUS

We previously reported how Emily form the Story Behind Podcast got a book offer, we can now say she has a book DEAL (the offer was approved). 

Check out Emily at www.thestorybehindpodcast.com

 

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Find a Guest - Be a Guest at Podcastguests.com 

I signed up at podcastsguests.com and I've already been asked to be a guest on a podcast after signing up as an expert. Today we talk with Andrew Alleman the creator of Podcastguests.com

I love this story as Andrew started it using free services, and has grown with a lot of blood, sweat, and money to build up the email list. 

• Sign up for free and get a list of potential guests who are available to be on your show
• Sign up as an expert and be featured in their email list that goes out to thousands of people (currently only $29)
• Some people are getting 20-30 responses to your call for guests (depending on how niche your show is)

The beauty of this story is Andrew did wait until he had everything in place. He started it an improved it over time based on user feedback. Your podcasts can do the same. Within two years Andrew now has 3000 people on his email list. 

Andrew's wife (Stacey Higginbotham)  also has a very popular podcast Internet of Things Podcast and Andrew handles the sponsorships for that show. Andrew explains how the typical podcaster should avoid using the CPM (price per thousands downloads) model as their pricing model as it doesn't work for the average podcast.

Andrew also do a show about the domain world at DomainNameWire.com

How Being a Guest Can Help Your Show

One of the things we need as podcast producers is more podcast listeners. When you appear on a podcast you are in front of people who already know how to listen to a podcast. Most podcast listeners say they hear about other podcasts on other shows. 

Go listen to the show you're going to be on. This way you can have a better understanding of their audience. 

Make sure your bio is up to date and provide a headshot for them to use and your podcast artwork.

Always confirm the day of the interview the data, time etc of the interview

When you are a guest, be a good guest and help promote the show you appeared on. 

How Using Guests Can Help Your Show

When you have guests that appear on your show (that bring value) you get insights and experiences that you may not have. They have stories to share, and strategies to help your audience. 

While many people feel a guest will tell their audience to listen. That is not always the case (so don't count on it), but as a podcaster you need to make sure the guest has everything they need to share your show (give them a pre-written tweet with an image, give them the link, make it a no-brainer to share).

Make sure to take the time to make your guest sound great (that might mean editing out ums, ya-knows, etc). Guests won't share shows where the interview was crap and the audio is worse.

Always confirm the day of the interview the data, time etc of the interview 

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Wine and Mixer Don't Mix

 Jim's new mixer the Mackie PROFX8V2 after accidentally dumping an entire glass of wine into the mixer. The V2 may have better preamps. The PROFX4V2 is $119 but not USB. Jim loves the Alesis Multimix 4 USB FX is one of Jim's favorite Smaller boards. USB devices d mix minus automatic, but you can't split the track.

10:50 Dave forgot to press record (this is the auphonic file run through auphonic).

12:00 Mixer vs USB Interface like a Scarlett 2i2 interface

14:20 Behringer Mixers Bad?

15:25 Best Mixers Starting Out?  The Alesis Multimix 4 USB FX isn't a bad mixer.

19:30 Apple Podcasts App Clunky?

22:55 The Zoom L-12 Stephen's has yet to get one that worked.

26:10 Blue Yeti microphone you need to know how to use it. 

29:00 Jim portable recording rig. Alesis Multimix 4 USB FX and a couple of At2005 microphones

32:15 The purpose of boosting the gain (why you would use something like the Simply Sound SS1 27db of gain for $49

35:20 Episode Zero? Should I use the trailer option?

36:35 Thanks to our Awesome Supports

37:35 Jim's Patreon helped pay for the mixer. www.patreon.com/theaverageguy

39:05 Apple Tags Conspiracy Theory - Episode Numbers

45:17 Facebook Changes the Timeline

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Racing to the Bottom With Podcasting CPM

IT'S FREEZING!

2:35 Bernie the Cat is No Longer With Us

7:15 Planning For Your Podcast If You Die

12:16 Planning For your Success

18:00 Dave got added to a bunch of emails lists that he didn't sign up 

18:57 Are we catering to the CPM model too quickly? Getting .0002 cents per download

25:11 Sponsors vs Selling Your Own Products

29:56 What about Affiliate Links?

36:24 Thanks to Our Awesome Supporters  (join today and get bonus content

41:31 Am I going to Get a Pet? 

43:09 Take some time to figure out what to do with your margin

44:11 the Zoom L-12 Digital Mixer is probably way more than most podcasters need

50:38 Why would you need separate tracks?

52:34 Buying expensive equipment - if it pays for itself

53:40 Don't slide equipment by your spouse

 

 

 

 

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This Episode is Not About Podcasting - Ask Dave Anything

Every 100 episodes, I break my format. Today I completely broke it and decided to try something I've heard others do and that is an "Ask Me Anything" episode. It was hard as people sent in some questions that were very hard. If you're a new listener looking for podcast help - this is not the episode for you, please go listen to any of the other episodes (Except episode 400, and 500).

Here are the questions:

00:38 A Quick Look Back

2:06 Binky and the Whiz

03:10 Craig from Ingles podcast and Kim From http://activetraveladventures.com/ want to know where I would travel too if money was not an issue.

06:16 Zack from Rasing Rents (pa Rents that is) want to know if I have Any Regrets in Life?

8:38 How Do I Win At Slot Machines? - Easy go to www.professorslots.com (I told Jon to Send this in so I could Plug his show).

09:21 Bobby from Live Nude Puppets wants to know if I believe in Bigfoot, If I have a Favorite Old Testament Character and my thoughts on a handmade guitar pick

13:25 Worst and First Concerts I've attended from Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online (college wrestling shows)

17:56 Lee From the Covert Nerd Podcast wants to know what video games I played back in the day

20:31 Chris Hache (Noshing Nova Scotians) if I could put a billboard anywhere in the world, where would you put it, and what would it say?

22:14 Dave Got Shot at, at Point Blank Rank and Lived. Scott From the Computer Tutor Show (great computer tips) and Ron want the details.

31:04 Johnathon from Weekly Awesome wants to know if my childhood fueled a passion for podcasting?

34:32 Brad from the Cinema Guys wants to know my top three movies and bottom three?

37:47 Marc from the Talk Star Wars Toybox Daily Show wants to know if I have any Star Wars collectibles?

38:55 Win from Butterflies of Wisdom wants to know the Origins of Bernie the Cat and How I ended up with him?

42:48 Binky wants to know what its like to whack your cat.

43:47 The Ghost of Bernie

44:05 Darren from www.donkeytells.com wants to know about my Favorite High School Moment.

Where I Will Be

Pofest Multimedia Expo Feb 8-1

Social Media Marketing World Feb 28- March 2

 

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The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On.

We learn that dave pulled lots of muscles in his back this morning but the show must go on when you do a live episode.  If this was something we put out later (instead of doing a live show) we probably would've put off 

2:58 Because of My Podcast Mashup Discussion (clip at the end of the show)

4:50 Episodes that have gone above and beyond for content

7:46 Free Events for a podcast studio

14:30 Patience in Podcasting

18:35 Dave Gets Trolled by a Fake Consumer Protection Agency

22:40 Thanks to Our Awesome Patrons

23:00 Predictions for 2018

28:00 Pinecast discussion 

30:45 Do podcasters need email lists?

35:40 Multiple Links to the Same Location?

36:20 Dave has finally joined Instagram 

37:43 iTunes/Apple Podcasts reporting comes from September 19 2017 iTunes 12 or later and iOs 11 or later

39:30 Asking for Money Up Front Bugs Dave if you're a church

44:06 Getting information outside the bubble

45:00 Jim's told Kim, who had her comments on the School of Podcasting which was heard by Emily from the Story Behind Podcast

46:30 Remembering the Weird Intro Guy

51:45 the NPR Formulas from the Book Out on a Wire

54:00 TV and Radio are advertising to use them for advertising

57:26 Huge price difference from the USA and other countries

1:01:00 Because of My Podcast Mashup

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