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Ask the Podcast Coach

Ask the Podcast Coach

By: Dave Jackson Jim Collison
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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.

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  • Is Video a Fad?
    May 30 2026

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    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 post from Hall of Fame Podcaster and Head of Community at Captivate Elise Escobar stating that the gold rush to video may be a passing fad.

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    Elsie Escobar's Article

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    iRonick Media

    Captivate

    Podcasting Morning Show

    Empowered Podcasting

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • What Exactly is AI Slop?
    May 24 2026

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    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 talk about people, places, and things named Wilson. I created a YouTube show to supplement the podcast with topic visuals and showcase personalized merch with Wilson in the graphics to support non-profits named Wilson. My concern is about AI Potslop because I hate it like you guys do, however I love Notebook LM. My YouTube show is half my real recorded text invoice and half Notebook LM hosted explainers with static images but no videos or AI talking heads. I record my real voice for the intro, tease the topic of the day, then I describe a Wilson thing or place and then I show the explainer and then I discuss the explainer after that. I do a transition and then I repeat the format for the next topic. It helps me to have visuals to describe the things I talk about, but I don't want to turn off those who also hate Potslop like I do or reduce my credibility. I categorize my cautious use of AI as Potslop-lite, therefore I like your definition of what makes Potslop so I can avoid the irritation it causes. I know you say it's your podcast and you can do what you want, but I highly respect your opinions from all your help over the last two years of being a member of the school of podcasting and listening to your show. Thanks guys!"

    Today we attempt to answer that question. We reference Jeanine Wright on the New Media Show.

    Sponsors:
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    Video Version (unedited)

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    School of Podcasting
    https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com

    Podpage
    http://www.trypodpage.com

    Home Gadget Geeks
    http://www.theaverageguy.tv

    Podcast Hot Seat

    Magai AI Tool

    Cuz Wilson Show

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    Featured Supporter: Ed Sullivan fron Sonic Cupcake
    If you need an editor for your show, check out Ed at soniccupcake.com

    Leave Your Question
    Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.

    Support the show

    BE AWESOME!
    Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Best Practices for Podcast Co-Hosts, Cloud Storage, and Avoiding Website Fiascos
    May 16 2026
    Send us feedback/questions via TextToday 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).Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear youBasedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History?Video Version (unedited)Mentioned In This EpisodeSchool of Podcastinghttps://www.schoolofpodcasting.comPodpagehttp://www.trypodpage.comHome Gadget Geekshttp://www.theaverageguy.tvPodcast Hot SeatiDriveDropboxBackblazeMonetize This! ShowFeatured Supporter: Jodi KrangleCheck out her show: Audio Branding the Hidden Gem of MarketingChapters:00:00 Introduction00:50 You Win or you Learn01:22 Sponsor: Podcast Branding.co https://www.podcastbranding.co02:37 Sponsor: Based on a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com03:37 Back to Basics: Social Media Promotion04:41 Podcast Website Design10:01 Making Co-Hosting Work22:37 PWA vs. WordPress for Podcast Websites31:50 School of Podcasting Clarification https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/sixweeks32:57 Thanks For the Support https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome33:26 Join the School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com33:45 Fix My Podcast! https://www.podcasthotseat.com34:00 Try Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com34:15 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com34:23 Featured Supporter: Jodi Krangle https://voiceoversandvocals.com/35:19 Give Some Value Back 35:57 Best Cloud-Based Storage for Data48:35 Glenn the Geek's Award-Winning Niche50:24 Addressing Recording Challenges53:57 Recording Quality vs. Effort59:39 What's Coming Up https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesomeFeatured Supporter: Ed Sullivan fron Sonic CupcakeIf you need an editor for your show, check out Ed at soniccupcake.com Leave Your QuestionGo to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.Featured Supporter: Sonic CupcakeEd Sullivan is the editor you need for your podcast. Give sonic cupcake a try at soniccupcake.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBE AWESOME!Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.
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    1 hr and 1 min
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