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Your Podcast Does NOT Have to Be 20 Minutes
March 1, 2009

Your Podcast Does NOT Have to Be 20 Minutes

Today I spotlight a podcast I've been listening to called Fit Life Today by Jimmy Page (https://www.fcahealthandfitness.org/) This is a great podcast thats about 2 minutes long. Obviously their goal is to increase awareness about their organization.…
Getting Your Feedburner Settings Updated
Feb. 22, 2009

Getting Your Feedburner Settings Updated

As feedburner has moved to Google, there are some things to make sure your feed has no difficulty with iTunes and your subscribers.First off feedbruner is a service that allows you to track the number of subscribers while adding additional function…
Hey DJ – Get To The Point!
Feb. 16, 2009

Hey DJ – Get To The Point!

Today I talk about a Podcast that originates on the radio where they need to fill their time slot. It's called Dr. Fitness and the Fat guy. The one episode I listened to took 13 minutes for them to get to the point. Instead of talking about fitness …
Back to the Drawing Board
Feb. 3, 2009

Back to the Drawing Board

When it comes to starting a podcast, the most important part is the planning. However there are times when we are so convinced that our show idea is a great idea that we don't research to make sure there is plenty of content, and we just operate on …
The Slow Burn of Podcasting
Dec. 8, 2008

The Slow Burn of Podcasting

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.comToday I play a clip from the Internet Marketing Podcast (a favorite of mine). In it the hosts and guest explain how they ARE seeing results from their podcast. They are being asked to speak at eve…
Time Saving – Money Making Tip
Nov. 23, 2008

Time Saving – Money Making Tip

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com if you are looking to start a new podcast simply go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com and use the coupon code ” santa” to save 25% off. Meet the MembersThis week we meet Chaley Hays from…
My WordPress Site Got Hacked
Nov. 16, 2008

My WordPress Site Got Hacked

My wordpress sites www.supportthisshow.com and www.stageclothes.net both got hacked over the weekend. The good news is the hackers only performed the following:They changed my password which made it impossible to login to my wordpress.They changed…
Create Custom WordPress Themes in Minutes
Oct. 28, 2008

Create Custom WordPress Themes in Minutes

I've been waiting years for software like the tool we have today.I just found Artisteer at artisteer.com which is a phenomenal software that allows you to create a wordpress theme from scratch. I am completely blown away. If you'd like to see a qui…
Blubrry PowerPress Reviewed
Oct. 13, 2008

Blubrry PowerPress Reviewed

Blubrry PowerPress ReviewedToday I talk about the Blubrry Powerpress Audio Player for WordPress.I like the Podpress player, except that when the latest version of WordPress came out it was not compatible. Then Blurry released the PowerPress plugin…
Key Ingredients of a Pocast
Oct. 5, 2008

Key Ingredients of a Pocast

is the company I used to get st, my business cards. This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.comKey Ingredients of a Podcast1. It will help the audience, or teach them (like this podcast)2. It will entertain the audience (laughter, music, …
iPod Alternatives and Pacing Yourself
Sept. 15, 2008

iPod Alternatives and Pacing Yourself

iPod AlternativesIf you don't want an ipod, what mobile device are you using to listen to podcast? Rich Palmer is using a Sansa E260 4 Gig audio/video player and syncs his player using Podcast Ready. Currently you can get the E260 for $58.27 Byron …
Blubrry Tools Reviewed I
Sept. 7, 2008

Blubrry Tools Reviewed I

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.comBack to School SpecialEarn 20% of at the School of Podcasting using the coupon code ” bts ” now through the end of September 2008. Don't be Tardy!Blubrry Tools (part I)One of my Pod…
Getting Olympic Caliber Guests For Your Guests
Aug. 31, 2008

Getting Olympic Caliber Guests For Your Guests

Learn how to attract olympic caliber guests to your podcast. This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com This is show 151Getting Olymic Caliber GuetsToday I share a technique I learned from Gary Lealand from www.fastpitchillustrated.com (a…
Tweaking Your Libsyn Template
Aug. 25, 2008

Tweaking Your Libsyn Template

Today we talk with Brian Mundy of www.dimacast.com which is a site that instead of using a WordPress theme, is using a tweaked Libsyn template.In talking with Brian, he used an html editor (Dreamweaver) and copy and pasted the code from the Setting…
Is Your Podcast Feed Valid?
July 4, 2006

Is Your Podcast Feed Valid?

Dave gets notified about the Podcaster Awards and in checking eligibility discovers his RSS feed is NOT 100% valid. As the deadline is 7/15 you may want to get cracking on validating your feed, and alerting your listeners (that is if you care about …
Rich Palmer Received a Cease and Desist Letter About His Podcast
May 28, 2006

Rich Palmer Received a Cease and Desist Letter About His Podcast

Today, we are talking about issues when it comes to naming your podcast in a way to avoid copyright infringement.We hear the story of  Rich Palmer of www.audiogumshoe.com (now defunct). Who was sent a cease and desist letter from a company that had…
Your First Podcast Always Stinks
Oct. 12, 2005

Your First Podcast Always Stinks

The first time you shoot a basket, you wil probably miss. The 10th time you shoot a basketball you will probably be better. Podcasting is not different. Just becuase you know that you will back from your 10th podcast and say, “yuck” whe…