Sunday, May 15, 2022

Danny Peña: Keep it Fun and Master Your Craft


Danny Peña is one of my favorite guests. We started his story on episode 506, got an update on episode 633 and now he has a ton of "Because of My Podcast" stories for episode 827.

Danny is an award-winning, 2015 Podcaster Hall of Fame inductee and one of the hosts of Gamertag Radio. He is also the Game Editorial Lead at G4.

Gamertag Radio (GTR) is an independent online gaming website dedicated to the gaming community that was founded in 2005, and intended to help to unite all gamers. Over the past few years, GTR has grown from a small website to one of the largest and most respected gaming information sites on the Internet. Every week GTR records and distributes new episodic content recapping the news of the past week, including discussions about what is happening in the online gaming community along with interviews and a weekly custom soundtrack highlighting up & coming Hip Hop artists.

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  • Focusrite interfaces are great for all content creators
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  • Easy to use
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In This Episode You Will Hear

How Danny continues to take advantage of opportunities, which then lead to more opportunities.

How Danny ended up on a billboard in Time's Square

How he got to interview Keanu Reeves

How his persistence lead to scoring a large guest (Reggie Fils-Aime).

His conversational interviews based on his curiosity lead to six news outlets promoting his interview.

Reggie insisted Danny interview him at a large event as part of the opening keynote

Danny once had access to a new Microsoft product MONTHS before anyone else. Instead of enjoying the new item, he allowed one of his listeners to enjoy it and the video went viral.

Join the School of Podcasting

When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about:

Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want).

Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing)

It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). 

I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). 

Get access to:
Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. 


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Where I Will Be:

May 26-29 :Podfest Multimedia Expo   Orlando, Fl.
July 19-20: How to Make Real Money Podcasting Online
Oct 20-22 Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop Dayton, Oh

For the most up to date itinerary, go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/where

Podcast Launch Checklist

You want to start a podcast, but you're not sure where to start. This free checklist outlines which step to take first and why.

www.schoolofpodcasting.com/checklist

Mentioned In This Episode

Building a Better Dave - recreational Outrage


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Saturday, May 14, 2022

Podcast Launch Discussion


James Rose and Kim Krajci are both launching new shows and want Dave and Jim's opinions. We also talk with Ross from Live Stream Universe about having multiple shows in one feed.

SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podcastbranding.co not only is Mark an award-winning graphic artist, he is also a podcaster.  He has made the artwork for my last few shows. 

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Ever watch a movie that is based on a true story and wonder how much of the movie is true, Go to basedonatrustorypodcast.com and listen as they compare holly wood to history.

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In a dog eat dog world . . . we’ve got you covered. Dog Podcast Network (DPN) is your premiere source for unique content related to our love of dogs. Check out dogpodcastnetwork.com

Become an Awesome Supporter

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Mentioned In This Episode

School of Podcasting

Trypodpage.com

learnpodpage.com

Book: The Wealth of Connection: A New Approach to Making Business Personal

Music Radio Creative

Media Voice Overs

Writing Again

Podcast Launch Checklist

TOPICS

Sponsor:podcastbranding.co
Mugshot:basedonatruestorypodcast.com
Thanks to livestreamuniverse.com
Launching a New Show
Overthinking?
Going Back to School
Interview Tips
Do I Need An Audio Branding Sound?
Domains and Podpage
Teachers Pet: dogpodcastnetwork.com
Repurposing Articles
Panel Interviews with Narrative Delivery
Should I have all of my shows in One Feed?
What's Coming Up?


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Sunday, May 8, 2022

9 Tips to Make Your Podcast Binge Worthy


We all want to grow our audience. We want to become their favorite show so they just want more. In some cases, you may actually be someone's favorite podcast and they would listen to another episode except you've made it hard to binge. So today we look at nine tips to help your show be Bingeworthy.

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  • Focusrite has been at the forefront of audio technology since 1985
  • Focusrite interfaces are great for all content creators
  • Scarlett is the world’s best-selling range of audio interfaces with over 4.5 million sold to date
  • Easy to use
  • Great sound quality
  • More info can be found at: www.focusrite.com/podcasters   
 

Making Your Podcast Binge-Worthy

Something to think about:
What are you offering your audience that they should spend their time-consuming? Not just one but several episodes. That statement is a little scary.

1. It has to be GOOD, actually very good.

2. Create click-attracting titles. I use a tool called Headline Studio

3. Get your audience asking, What Happens Next??

4. Give them multiple points of insight.

5. Make it EASY to Binge (by making it easy to subscribe/follow). See this plugin

6. Add an element of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO).

7. Get Your Best Content In Front of Your Audience

8. Teasing Your Audience 

9. Have a Show that Walks Through a Process

Make your content relevant. Be YOURSELF. 

Free Zoom Reduces Amount of Time

Check out Squadcast(my favorite). If you must use something free there is zencastr and cleanfeed. You can just upgrade your zoom account ($15)

Join the School of Podcasting

When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about:
 
Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want).
 
Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing)
 
It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). 
 
I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). 
 
Get access to:
Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. 
Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Use THIS LINK to get a discount
 

Mentioned In This Episode

Siskel and Ebert

Howard Stern Private Parts

Link Whisperer Plugin

Podcast Branding.co

Jordan Harbinger Start Page

Libsyn.com Media Hosting (use the coupon code sopfree to get up to 2 months free)

The Messengers Podcast

The movie "The Messengers: A Podcast Story"

Presonus Revelator Dynamic microphone

Why Free Media Hosts Don't Work on YouTube


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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Does Listening at 2X Indicate That Show is Bad?


Today we have many interesting discussions ranging from Spotify's video offering, does listening to a podcast at a faster signal the podcast is boring? We see a new software meant for TV writers but could easily be used for podcasters, and Dave has a new microphone coming. 

SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podcastbranding.co not only is Mark an award-winning graphic artist, he is also a podcaster.  He has made the artwork for my last few shows. 

Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podcast
Ever watch a movie that is based on a true story and wonder how much of the movie is true, Go to basedonatrustorypodcast.com and listen as they compare holly wood to history.

MVP: Dog Podcast Network
In a dog eat dog world . . . we’ve got you covered. Dog Podcast Network (DPN) is your premiere source for unique content related to our love of dogs. Check out dogpodcastnetwork.com

Join the School of Podcasting

Join the School of Podcasting
When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about:
 
Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want).
 
Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing)
 
It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). 
 
I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). 
 
Get access to:
Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one-on-one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. 
Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee 
 
Save 20% with the coupon code " coach ".
 
Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start 

Mentioned In This Episode

Profit From Your Podcast Book

Zoom Podtrak P4

Samson Q2U

Writers Room Pro

00:01:13 Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co
00:02:25 Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com
00:04:11 Spotify Video?
00:10:43 Can't Get listed In Directory
00:14:36 Writers Room Pro Software
00:17:43 Embracing Different Opinions
00:21:18 Sharing Download Numbers
00:27:51 Robot Readers
00:35:51 Tom Webster Joins Speeding Up Podcasts
00:44:21 As Always Tom Makes Dave Think
00:49:15 Chartable Details
00:55:58 Replacing a File the Correct Way
01:00:19 Awesome Supporters
01:02:07 Facebook Has Pulled Out of Podcasting
01:07:32 Dating the Hot Crazy Person
01:10:05 Recording 2 Different USB Microphones
01:13:22 New Presonus Microphone
01:15:24 Magents On Your Desk
01:16:26 Pick Cherries
01:17:39 Captain Curmudgeon
01:19:46 Jims Clipping Story
01:21:50 Popular Episodes
01:25:04 Private Shows
01:26:34 Wrap Up

Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 390 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network


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Sunday, May 1, 2022

Opportunities Wait on the Other Side of Your Fears


I met Connie at an event two years ago. I see her at a conference two years later and ask if she has any "Because of my podcast ____" stories. She not only has one, she has quite a few (TV, Radio, and more). So listen to what can happen when you find someone who can help you avoid the common podcasting mistakes. 

Connect With Connie at

conniealbers.com

Connie's book, "Parenting Beyond the Rules: Raising Teens with Confidence and Joy."

Connie's Podcast, "Equipped To Be."

SPONSOR

Focusrite Interfaces

  • Focusrite has been at the forefront of audio technology since 1985
  • Focusrite interfaces are great for all content creators
  • Scarlett is the world’s best-selling range of audio interfaces with over 4.5 million sold to date
  • Easy to use
  • Great sound quality
  • More info can be found at: www.focusrite.com/podcasters   

Mentioned In This Episode

Live Well and Flourish Podcast

ATR2100 Microphone

Rodecaster Pro

Neweer Ring Light

Start Ugly Book

Nervous about podcasting? Check out Podcast Baby Steps (free course)

Nervous about Podcast Gear check out this free webinar (no email address needed)

Trypodpage.com (a great way to make a podcast site). You can learn podpage for free at www.learnpodpage.com

Libsyn.com media hosting (use the coupon code sopfree) 

#Question of the Month
Want some free exposure for your podcast? Go to
Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question
Check out the question and share your thoughts and insights. I assemble these for the last episode of the month. 

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Where I Will Be:
Podfest Multimedia Expo  May 26-29 Orlando
How to Make Real Money Podcasting Online July 19-20
For the most up to date list see www.schoolofpodcasting.com/where

Join the School of Podcasting

Join the School of Podcasting
When you join the School of Podcasting you can quit worrying about:

Are people going to listen to me? (Yes, cause I'll show you how to see what they want).

Am I going to sound stupid? (No, as I'll show you the magic of editing)

It will cost a million dollars (No, I'll have you sounding like a million bucks without spending a million bucks). 

I don't anything about this technology (You said the same thing about driving). 

Get access to:
Step-by-step tutorials, live group coaching, a mastermind group filled with brilliant podcasting minds,  and the ability to schedule as many one on one quick fix calls as you like at no extra charge. 
Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee 

Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start


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Saturday, April 30, 2022

Trashing Podcast Trailers


Dave is starting a new podcast called The Podcast Trailer show which spurred a discussion on:

Do we need a trailer?

What makes a good trailer?

What do you use it for?

Along with how to make a decision, and if you're going to zoom with Jim, you better not have a Blue Yeti across the room. 

Video Version

SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podcastbranding.co not only is Mark an award-winning graphic artist, he is also a podcaster.  He has made the artwork for my last few shows. 

Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podcast
Ever watch a movie that is based on a true story and wonder how much of the movie is true, Go to basedonatrustorypodcast.com and listen as they compare holly wood to history.

MVP: Dog Podcast Network
In a dog eat dog world . . . we’ve got you covered. Dog Podcast Network (DPN) is your premiere source for unique content related to our love of dogs. Check out dogpodcastnetwork.com

Become an Awesome Supporter

We haven't added a new supporter in a while and its YOUR TURN. Go to www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

Mentioned in This Episode

Podtrak P4 Recorder

Podcast Trailer Show

Voice in my Hed

Behringer Xenyx 1002B Mixer

Profit From Your Podcast Book

Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 389 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network


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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Do You Have Time To Listen to ANOTHER Podcast?


We all think, "just make good content and promote your show" but as podcasts become more mainstream and the average listener now consumes multiple episodes a week, do they have room for YOUR show? I asked my audience what their status is. If you found a really good show, would you have to "bump" one you are listening to now?

Sponsor: Focusrite Interfaces

  • Focusrite has been at the forefront of audio technology since 1985
  • Focusrite interfaces are great for all content creators
  • Scarlett is the world’s best-selling range of audio interfaces with over 4.5 million sold to date
  • Easy to use
  • Great sound quality
  • More info can be found at: www.focusrite.com/podcasters   

Question of the Month Answers

You find a show that's great. Do you have enough time to add an additional show to your listening time?

Contributors

Steve - Stevestewart.me and Podcast Editor Academy
Jim - Home Gadget Geeks and Ask the Podcast Coach
Mark - History of North America 
Bill - Bill Watches Movie
Dave - Walking is Fitness 
York - Poetic Earthlings 
Arnie- Sports History Network 

Summary:

In general, we are all "out of time, " yet if something good comes along, we seem to make room. We also have different phases of life, and some of the shows we listen to take breaks and we find new shows. 

The bottom line is there is only so much time to listen and the shows that deliver the most value will be heard. 

I Heard it On a Podcast

No Agenda Show 25% of People Get Their News From Podcasts

https://www.noagendashow.net/listen/1444 (1:25:59)

What Was That Like - {Podcasting is Therapeutic )

Podcasting 2.0 Gets $4000 Donation

Cleaning Up Audio With Descript

Check out this video that shows how to clean up your audio in Descript

Mentioned in this Show

Join the School of Podcasting

Episode 752 - Audio Editing as a Business

Podcast Editor Academy

Spotify is Now Offering Video via Anchor (kind of)

Descript Audio Editing Tool

Focusrite Interfaces


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