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Interviews & Insights Episodes

Engage with valuable interviews featuring industry experts and notable podcasters, drawing insights from their experiences. Learn about trends, challenges, and tips from the podcasting world.
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Sept. 9, 2013

Blog Talk Radio Killer – Mommycast Interview

In this episode we hear about a podcaster who is interviewing his basketball heroes, I have a tool to allow you to take live phone calls, and we have an interview with Paul Vogelzang of the Mommycast who back in 2004 received a six figure sponsorship deal for their Mommycast podcast. Because of My Podcast – […] 4 Comments - Read what others are saying about this post...Related Posts: Identifying and Embracing Your Differences His Podcast Brought Him a Sponsor My Co-Host is a Jerk Time Shift the...
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July 15, 2013

Passion Lessons From Seinfeld – Podcast Evangelism with Jim Collison

Today we hear how mega star Jerry Seinfeld looks at his “job” of being a comedian. How life is great if you’re work is doing something you think is a gift. Jim Collison shares insights into an experiment he has been doing to grow his audience, as well as Google Analytics, Podcasting Live and Jim’s […] 4 Comments - Read what others are saying about this post... Related Posts: Mixlr Beta Feedback, Is Dave a Jerk, Moving From Feedburner Scaling Back Your Content Your Motivation to Podcast – the Big...
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June 23, 2013

Scheduling Smooth Podcast Interviews

In the last week I've been interviewed and conducted interviews. One of those podcasts was Entrepreneur on Fire (iTunes)and the other was Urbanism Speakeasy (itunes)Podcast. In today's show I share tips and insights from both sides of the interview. Podcast Clip of the Week - Your Audience Is Excited When They Find Your Content [3:28] In episode 5 of the "My Digital Life with Rob Greenlee" podcast (website, iTunes), host Rob Greenlee (who has been on the show before), talks with Nicole Simon, A...
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May 19, 2013

Podcasting Reaches a Global Audience

In today's show we hear about some of the subtle items Americans (or other people) can do that may not translate well in other countries. I share with you the insane number of countries that consume this podcast. It is amazing to think that I'm in a room near Cleveland, Ohio and I'm reaching hundreds of people in China, Canada, Germany, and many, many, many other countries. Pinterest Podcaster Lands Television Spot [2:00] Cynthia Sanchez of the Oh So Pinteresting Podcast has been podcasting for...
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Jan. 22, 2013

I've Got to Be Me - Tales From The Expo 2

Today I read an email from a ex-listener who doesn't agree with my faith. I also talk about a horrible presentation from the expo that we can all learn from. Our website is schoolofpodcasting.com. Use the coupon code "listener" to save 30% at sc
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Dec. 10, 2012

Get More Traffic to Your Podcast with SEO Expert Marcus Couch

Today we have a little NMX news, podcast statistics are UP, and we have a conversation with SEO Expert Marcus Couch of wppluginsatoz.com
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Nov. 24, 2012

Making Your Podcast Better

Today we are tlaking podcasting pet peeves, and we interview Json from the Creepercast. Save 30% when you sign up at schoolofpodcasting.com using the coupon code listener
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Nov. 10, 2012

Google Hangouts as a Podcasting Solution - Ray Ortega

Today we talk with Ray Ortega of podcastersroundtable.com about using Google Hangouts On Air and using that as a podcast. We also talk about why your audience WILL LISTEN to you even if there are other similar podcasts.
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June 3, 2012

The One With a Little More Dave

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Jan. 2, 2012

Behind the Scenes of Radio - Podcasting Questions

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Sept. 19, 2011

Live Podcast Awakening

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Sept. 5, 2011

Podcasting Insights From Ray Ortega

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Aug. 20, 2011

Mr Media Talks Interviewing Tips

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June 14, 2011

Podcasting Changes Lives

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Dec. 6, 2010

Calling Your Audience to Action

Today we get a phone call from Rich Palmer of Audio Gumshoe who chimes in our discussion from last week about how far podcasting has come since it began. Its much easier to consume podcasts, there are more and more devices that are building directories for podcasts. Greg Fitzsimmons Finding Loyal Audience with Podcasting Greg [...]
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July 18, 2010

From H2 to ESPN

Today we hear from former school of podcasting student Dave Gardner of the Rat Cast who has gone from using a small portable recorder to report on minor league hockey to being asked into the booth of ESPN. He first did a podcast about a single team, then expanded to be a podcast about the [...]
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March 18, 2010

Podcast Questions From OSU

Today you hear me get interviewed By Doug Dangler who is the Associate Director of the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing and Ohio University. This interviewed was done via Skype and Doug's class. Topics include: Will Podcasting replace any other media forms? What Podcast do I listen to? Do you get paid on each download? How many listeners make a successful audience? Are Bloggers the same as Media? Doug's Podcast is at https://cstw.osu.edu/podcasts/ Other Podcasts Mentioned: www.th...
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March 18, 2010

Gigavox: A Podcast that never goes out of date

NOTE: This technology was sold to Podango after this episode. Go to https://cms.podango.net however for the most part its been broken ever since. The great thing about podcasting is its getting big enough for companies to start building tools for podcasters. Today we look at the Audio Lite system from Gigavox (the makers of the Levelator). www.gigavox.com You can record your podcast in segements. Then (if needed) you can update certain segments (like an advertiser spot) in the current AND PAST ...
March 8, 2010

Podcast Listener Loyalty

Interviewing a Very Loyal Listener Today we talk with "Carie P" who is a mega fan of the Geologic Podcast (www.geologicpodcast.com ) hosted by creative genius George Hrab. How funny is George? He's an atheist and I (a lifelong Christian) am a regular listener. Carie got together a bunch of fans of the show to create a podcast for the host (both on his 50th episode and 100th episode). In addition to being a fan, Carie has also purchased every one of George's products. Podcast Secrets 2009 Podcast...
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July 7, 2008

Podcaster Wins 10,000 Prize

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com This is show 143.I read about this on Leesa Barnes' blog how Terry Fallis won 10,000. He previously couldn't get an agent (which he now has). Congrats Terry. I mentioned today that Todd Cochrane had said a typical podcast episode is "done" after 72 hours. I miss spoke, while this is true in most cases it is not in all cases (especially if you material is not timed based). But if your podcast is (for example) news related, people may not want to ...
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April 21, 2008

Producing Video Podcasts Authors

Today we talk with Richard Harrington and Mark Weiser authors of the book Producing Video Podcasts: A Guide for Media Professionals. If you are a audio podcaster looking to get into video, it can help those looking to do it on a shoe string budget or the person looking to invest some big time equipment. For more information about the Authors and the book go to www.vidpodcaster.com The book is available at Amazon.com
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April 14, 2008

Scott Sigler and Podcasting For Authors

Today we talk with Scott Sigler who was the first person to have a Podcast only novel. People became addicted to it as the only way to get it was through his podcast. Later he published this book (Earthcore) and a second book (which went to #2 at Amazon.com) and he continues to write and release books (giving the ENTIRE BOOK away in a podcast with each release). His latest book Infected was given away as a pdf prior to its release? Did it effect sales? Nope. Once again Scott was at the top of hi...
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Jan. 28, 2008

Evo Terra Author of Expert Podcasting Practices

#122 This podcast originates at https://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we have an interview with Evo Terra who is the Author of Expert Podcasting for Dummies (as well as Podcasting For Dummies) and one of the master minds behind Podiobooks.com (Please note a new updated version of Podcasting for Dummies is coming out this fall). In today's show we talk about what to expect from Expert Podcasting For Dummies (you are read the Table of Contents at Amazon.com ). We also hear how Authors a...
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