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All-in-one podcast platforms are everywhere again, and they’re selling the same dream: one login, one bill, one magical dashboard that handles hosting, editing, video, email, websites, and growth. We slow down and ask the uncomfortable question: if a tool does everything, what corners did it cut and what will that cost you in time, quality, or control? We also unpack the bigger industry trend behind it all: consolidation, rising prices, and why “free” tools (especially AI) rarely stay free forever.

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The fastest way to burn out in podcasting is believing you can build a professional show on “free” forever. We get honest about the real cost of remote interviews, why Zoom at $20 a month is not the villain, and how the market always moves from free to paid once tools have to support real users at scale.

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We also draw a hard line between a podcast and a YouTube-only show. If you want your work to live beyond one platform’s rules, you need an RSS feed and reliable podcast hosting. That point gets painfully real when we react to a creator who says they lost four years of work after platform enforcement and vague policy flags. From backups to hosting choices to owning your distribution, we talk about what actually keeps your catalog safe.

Then we tackle the clip dilemma: spending more time making TikTok, Reels, and Shorts than producing the main show. We break down why many clips fail out of context, how “views” can be misleading, and how to use AI tools responsibly without letting them erase your voice. Jim also answers questions about local AI with LM Studio and what it means for privacy, workflow automation, and the very real hardware costs behind the AI boom.

If you want smarter podcast strategy, better production habits, and fewer wasted hours, hit play and come hang with us. Subscribe, share this with a podcaster friend, and leave a review so more creators can find the show.

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Today we talk about artwork for Dave's new show, and look at why people aren't using clubhouse like they use to?

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Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
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We dig into Apple’s upcoming video podcast changes and why pulling audio straight from a video file can wreck a careful audio-first edit. Then we shift to what actually helps creators right now: show notes that serve listeners and search, plus AI workflows that save time without handing your laptop the keys.

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• debating whether curse word removal tools solve a real podcasting problem
• unpacking Apple’s video podcast plan and what “switching” implies for audio quality
• estimating the real costs of video podcast hosting, HLS chunking, and insertions
• questioning the need to “compete with YouTube” instead of serving listener habits
• arguing for editing for value over editing for algorithms
• explaining why better measurement may shock creators and reshape ad expectations
• breaking down what show notes do for listeners, SEO, and AI discovery
• sharing automation wins for publishing workflows while warning about agent security
• defining APIs as safer access than browser control and stressing revocable keys
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Let an AI agent loose on your computer and you may learn a lesson the hard way: “automation” isn’t the same thing as “safe.” We dig into OpenClaw and the sudden shift from AI that only chats to AI that can act, locally, with access to your files, your scripts, and whatever permissions you hand over. If that sounds like Zapier with a rocket booster, you’re not wrong and that’s exactly why we talk guardrails, sandboxing, approvals, and why you should never treat a beta tool like it’s magic.

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In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave and Jim dive deep into one of the least sexy—but most critical—parts of podcasting: how you store, sync, and back up your files without losing your mind (or your episodes). They talk through practical strategies for using local drives and cloud services like Dropbox, iCloud, iDrive, Backblaze, and more; the crucial difference between sync and backup; and how to design a file workflow that actually fits how you podcast. Along the way, they veer into tech nostalgia (AOL, Windows Vista, DVDs), debate whether podcasting is “at the beginning of the end,” and tackle tricky topics like bad interviews, ad-heavy networks, and why not every conversation—or phone call—needs to be a podcast.

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In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," Dave Jackson and Jim Collison kick off a jam-packed Saturday morning with some major news—the School of Podcasting has been acquired by Podpage! They dive into what this means for members, reminisce about the journey with Brendan Mulligan, and share insights on podcast branding, community engagement, handling feedback, and the ups and downs of podcast monetization. It's a lively mix of industry updates, podcasting tips, and a dash of nostalgia, all served with their signature humor and authenticity.

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00:41 School of Podcasting Acquired by Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com

01:06 Sponsor: Podcast Branding.Co https://www.podcastbranding.co

02:24 Sponsor: Based On A true Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com

05:43 Why the Acquisition Happened https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com

07:00 Listening to Customer Feedback

09:44 Customizable Guest Intake Forms

11:03 The Free Tier Dilemma

13:42 Managing a Busy Work Schedule

16:50 Don't Self-Select Out of Opportunities

19:54 Direct Interaction with Customers

21:47 The Podcaster as a Customer Support Agent

23:40 The Importance of Consistency

26:37 Ensuring Human Connection in Support

31:14 Dealing with Negative Feedback and Trolls

34:07 Dave Praises Spotify Support????

36:45 Ask the Podcast Coach's Independence

43:31 The Importance of Clear Podcast Titles

59:03 Using Music and Sound Effects in Podcasts

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01:15:54 The Monetization Mindset for New Podcasters

01:26:57 What's Coming Up

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In today’s jam-packed episode, we break down what really goes into producing a podcast—spoiler alert, it’s way more than just hitting record for an hour! I share and reflect on a listener’s detailed time-tracking for their weekly show, and Jim Collison and I offer strategies for streamlining both editing and promotion (without sacrificing quality or your sanity).

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Podcasting & Audio Tools:

• podcastbranding.co – Mark’s podcast artwork & branding services
• Based on a True Story – Dan Lefebvre’s podcast
• Auphonic – Audio leveling and processing
• Hindenburg – Podcast audio editing software
• Audacity – Free editing software ()
• Accentize De-Room – Reverb reduction plugin
• resound.fm – Um/long pause audio editor
• RODECaster Duo & Pro II – Podcasting hardware
• Hollyland Lark M2 – Wireless lav
• Zoom Podtrak P4Next - Protable Recorder and Interface

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