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What do you do when YouTube dies mid-livestream, a fire alarm goes off in your office, and a guest sits frozen on screen for seven awkward minutes? Dave and Jim tackle real live-show disasters this week, plus how to embed your own live stream on your website without touching an RTMP link, why AI keeps butchering your guests' last names, and whether those "automatic clip maker" tools are actually saving you any time (spoiler: maybe not). They also dig into resurrecting old blog content with ChatGPT, the real conversion rate on 60-second clips, and why "7-figure podcaster" claims deserve a serious side-eye.

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It's Labor Day weekend, but Dave and Jim aren't taking one off from the AI rabbit hole — this episode covers everything from free (and not-so-free) transcription services to the moment ChatGPT started recommending third-party apps mid-workflow, plus a candid gut-check for the podcaster who's 89 episodes in and wondering if it's time to quit. Throw in Audacity 4's big redesign, a debate over how often you really need to disclose affiliate links, and a war story about paying influencers gone wrong, and you've got a jam-packed hour of practical advice, real talk, and the usual Dave-and-Jim banter to kick off your holiday weekend.

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Dave and Jim spent most of the show riffing on conferences and community, sparked by Dave's recent trip to the Empowered Podcasting Conference. He recapped the small-but-mighty vibe of the event, a "woo-woo" keynote that split the room (a good reminder that not every talk is for every audience), and reconnecting in person. We also talk about:

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Everyone wants the 10,000-download podcast, but almost nobody wants to talk about how you actually get there. In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dig into a listener's question that stops most podcasters cold: can you really study a podcast's rise from zero to sixty the way a business school studies a company? The answer gets messy fast. Copying what worked for someone else, chasing burger-chain nostalgia, and mistaking a microphone for a financial plan all come up before Dave and Jim land on what actually separates the podcasts that make it from the ones that quietly disappear around episode eight. If you've ever wondered whether there's a real playbook for podcast growth, or just a lot of hustle dressed up as one, this conversation is the honest version nobody's selling you.

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One way to grow your show is to make sure people like your show. So you put out a survey, but nobody provided any feedback. How do you get people to fill out your survey?

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Today we help Ralph who does a daily show that he records, and is switching to a daily show recorded live. What are the pros and cons of doing a live show? Which leads us to talking about what makes a good co-host? Should I ask my best friend to join me?

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Today Dave and Jim talk about the examples movies are providing by releasing trailers months in advance. We also talk about the loss of John C. Dvorak from the No Agenda Show.

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01:17 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co https://www.podcastbranding.co
02:23 Sponsor: Based On a True Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
03:34 Promotions Are Months Not Days or Weeks
06:32 Daves Workflow for an Episode
09:27 One Comment Can Change Everything
12:07 John C. Dvorak Has Passed https://www.noagendashow.net
21:57 Dave's Newsletter Article https://podcastingobservations.com/p/impacting-your-audience
23:27 Streamdeck Controlling Lights
28:55 Thank You For Your Support https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
29:33 Join the School of Podcasting https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com
29:44 Build Your Podcast Website with Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com
29:59 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com
30:19 Podindy.com Use the Coupon Code: pacer http://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987753467129/?discount=pacer
31:17 Featured Supporter: Shane from Spybrary https://www.spybrary.com
32:24 Please Support the Show and Give Back https://podcastcoach.supercast.com
32:49 People are Still Writing Books
34:40 AMP and the new podcast definition
46:43 Number one mistake new podcasters make
49:15 First steps starting from zero
56:16 One piece of advice to reach 1,000 listeners

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Today I'm joined by Jennifer Longworth from Bourbon Barrel Podcasting (she's an editor who has been doing this for 10 years). We talk about advice that people give that may not work for you. We also talk podcast events, series and more.

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Dave and Jim share their thoughts and experiences with streaming platforms like Streamyard, Ecamm, EVMux, and OBS—breaking down the pros, cons, and learning curves for podcasters of all skill levels.

The hosts dive into some great listener questions, from strategies for discovering the right audience for niche content, to tackling podcast burnout and knowing when—or if—it’s time to take a break. They get real about what it takes to pay a co-host for a daily show, discuss the ups and downs of local podcast audiences, and offer true-to-life advice for podcasters feeling nervous to start recording.

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00:00 Introduction
01:48 Sponsor: Podcast Branding https://www.podcastbranding.co
02:58 Sponsor: Based on a True Story https://www.basedonatruestory.com
04:52 We are Using Streamyard This Month https://supportthisshow.com/streamyard
09:02 Which on is Best?
12:03 Who is the Audience For Your Show?
25:14 When to quit
31:53 Consider Supporting the Show https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
33:01 Join the School of Podcasting https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com
33:26 Try Podpage 14 Days Free http://www.trypodpage.com
33:38 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com
34:34 Podcast Indy
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35:39 Featured Supporter: SonicCupcake.com https://www.soniccupcake.com
37:16 Please Support the Show https://podcastcoach.supercast.com
38:24 What Should I Pay a Co-Host? https://www.askralph.com
01:01:16 The Average Guy
01:01:54 Dealing with trolls and getting feedback https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/follow

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Today we talk about how your show can be in all the directories, but until you start telling everyone you know, your show isn't launched.

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00:00 Introduction
02:35 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co https://www.podcastbranfing.co
03:50 Sponsor: Based On a True Story https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
04:34 Taylor Swift Wedding
04:55 Dan on How to Pitch a Podcast https://www.pitchapodcast.com/ture-story/
05:24 How to Pitch a Podcast Trailer https://www.pitchapodcast.com
10:44 Co-hosting and Finances
17:10 Editor's Financial Information
35:12 Howard Stern's Interview Style
42:25 You Can Say Thanks and Support the Show https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
43:04 Join the School of Podcasting https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com
43:21 Try Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com
43:45 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com
44:19 Podindy.com https://www.podindy.com
44:55 Featured Supporter: Castahead.net https://www.castahead.net
01:01:45 Upcoming Episode on the Average Guy TV
01:02:01 Trolls and Feedback https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/follow

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Dave Jackson and Jim Collison are back with another lively Saturday morning, ready to answer all your podcasting questions live. In this episode, the hosts dig into a range of hot topics from the evolving landscape of YouTube podcast uploads and title changes, to the pitfalls and promises of utilizing AI in your podcast workflow. You'll hear practical discussions about launching a show with or without video, monetizing with sponsors or affiliates, the frustrations of streaming platforms, and even a touch of podcast-related sphincter humor. Plus, they talk about backing up video content in case of YouTube bans, the realities of music licensing in podcasts, and the ever-changing culture on platforms like LinkedIn. Get ready for insights, laughs, and real-world advice to help you take your show to the next level!

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