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96 Understanding Double Enders
July 16, 2007

96 Understanding Double Enders

Today we talk about what a double ender is, and some tips on recording them. We also talk about the newdirectory I've added at Also mentioned: www.box.net

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92 Affordable Wordpress Hosting
June 25, 2007

92 Affordable Wordpress Hosting

I've started my own hosting company at www.coolerwebsites.com and have created some packages geared towards podcasters who are looking to host their files at Libsyn , and have a Wordpress Blog on their own site. Are you ready...

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86 Podcast Flyer Tips and Revisting Your Episode Name
May 14, 2007

86 Podcast Flyer Tips and Revisting Your Episode Name

Today I talk about some experiments I've done promoting my podcast. I also talk about some of the results I've done by finding a tool thats fits your listeners - in my case it was bookmarks promoting m podcast to college stud...

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80 Changing Your Feed in ITunes
March 26, 2007

80 Changing Your Feed in ITunes

In this episode I talk about a couple of nightmares I've run across including: My RSS feed in iTunes somehow got changed to https://s (podpress maybe? I'm not sure...). I had to change my RSS feed in iTunes To change this you...

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76 Free Podcast Promotion Tools
Feb. 26, 2007

76 Free Podcast Promotion Tools

Dave follows up on last week's show with some tips from Don Lewis of https://www.thebigbreakpodcast.com/ and Sallie from www.author-izer.com as we try to remove hum from a non-skype call. Dave is using a Ground-Loop Isolator ...

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75 Skype Vs Inline Patch by JK Audio
Feb. 19, 2007

75 Skype Vs Inline Patch by JK Audio

Dave talks about the $270 he spent on an Inline Patch from JK Audio a few years ago has not produced better results than the $25 a year he pays for SkypeOut . Dave also has tried 2 FM transmitters for either the iPod or a por...

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72 Understanding RSS and XML
Jan. 29, 2007

72 Understanding RSS and XML

In this podcast I answer one of the most frequently asked quesitons. "What is RSS, and why do I get jibberish when I click this orange thing?" Dave also assigns some "homework." LAST 5 IN 5 From John of The M Show ( www.thems...

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70 How to Record A Skype Call
Jan. 15, 2007

70 How to Record A Skype Call

Dave talks about cross promotion, different samplg rates, and how he records a skype call. Special thanks to Jeff Lamb of www.buffalodick.tv for the awesome promo and testimonial. SponsorOnline Meetings Made Easy with GoToMee...

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68 Using Libsyn and Podpress
Jan. 2, 2007

68 Using Libsyn and Podpress

Dave gets some more feedback on shaping your image with a podcast (as some feel www.betterdave.com is not the right image for Dave), and he answers a question about using podpress ( www.mightyseek.com/podpress ) with Libsyn a...

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66 Common Validation Errors
Dec. 19, 2006

66 Common Validation Errors

Dave talks about common mistakes that you can make that willcause errors inyour RSS feed. SponsorOnline Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting.com Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Code Podcast This was inspired by the Podcast B...

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63 Podcaster Toolkit
Nov. 28, 2006

63 Podcaster Toolkit

In this episode Dave talks about a new service that allows you to use Paypal and raise money towards a goal (might be great around expo time when you're raising money for plane tickets). The service is www.chipin.com and Dave...

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61 Libsyn Pro Explained
Nov. 14, 2006

61 Libsyn Pro Explained

Dave explains his abscence last week, comments on some comments , and we get a "last 5 in 5" from Corey of the Twisted Pickle. If you are looking for custom bookmarks check out PsPrint (1000 bookmarks for 100.00) SponsorOnlin...

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60 The Cons of Post Dating Podcasts - Library Podcast Promotion
Oct. 30, 2006

60 The Cons of Post Dating Podcasts - Library Podcast Promotion

Dave talks about finding your target listener at the library and leaving them a path back to your podcast. We also get a "last 5 in 5" from Sallie at https://www.podcastasylum.com Sponsor Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMe...

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58: International Podcasting Expo - Attend in Your Jammies
Oct. 16, 2006

58: International Podcasting Expo - Attend in Your Jammies

Dave talks about all the cool stuff they've added to the International Podcasting Expo including a life time liscense to Pamela (Skype Plugin). “Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Cod...

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57: Reviewing the Levelator Software
Oct. 9, 2006

57: Reviewing the Levelator Software

Dave reviews the new Free software "The Levelator" software (free for both PC and Mac). He uses a quick snippet from the Entrepreneurs Journey at https://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/ I heard Yaro saying he was happy with th...

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51: This Headset Sounds Like Ass
Aug. 28, 2006

51: This Headset Sounds Like Ass

Dave is using an Altec Lansing AHS302i Headset Microphone and is not really impressed. We also talk about the proper sequence of recording a "post production" show and why. LAST 5 in 5 Courtest of Chris Christensen of Amateur...

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50 Enhancing Your Content with Music and Sound Effects
Aug. 21, 2006

50 Enhancing Your Content with Music and Sound Effects

Used appropriately, music and sound effects can really enhance your CONTENT. Dave shares his feelings as he has quit listening to some podcasts as they play "whacky" sound effects over and over (and they don't even tie in wit...

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49: New Podsafe Music Resource, Marantz MD 600 Review
Aug. 14, 2006

49: New Podsafe Music Resource, Marantz MD 600 Review

Dave talks about www.sellmusicdirect.com a new podsafe music resource. It's takes a CD from manufacturing all the way through distribution and its embracing podcasting. (look for the Podcaster sign up in the lower left hand c...

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47: Quickly Making Audio Comments Podcast Ready
July 31, 2006

47: Quickly Making Audio Comments Podcast Ready

I walk the listener through adjusting a voicemail comment from a scratchy, noisey sound bite to a smoother sounding clip ready to use. Dave explains some features that are in Sony Sound Forge (Free shipping at Same Day Music ...

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46 My Feed Was Hijacked - Interactive Podcasts
July 25, 2006

46 My Feed Was Hijacked - Interactive Podcasts

Dave explains that after going on someone's show, THEIR podcast was inserted into his Musicians Cooler feed. They re-wrote (hijacked) his RSS file. He exaplains how he fixed it, and reminds everyone to pick good passwords, an...

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43: Podcast Awards - Is Your RSS Validated? SURPRISE!
July 6, 2006

43: Podcast Awards - Is Your RSS Validated? SURPRISE!

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 (th...

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38 Can Podcasters Make Money with Affiliate Links? Audio Technica 2020 Review
June 5, 2006

38 Can Podcasters Make Money with Affiliate Links? Audio Technica 202…

A slightly longer than usual show as Dave packs in an an interview with Heather Vale as well as shows off some different microphones Microphone Review:I really like the sound of the Audio Technica 2020 . It's very clear, and ...

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36 Audio Technica 20/20 - and The iRiver T30 Fooled Me
May 20, 2006

36 Audio Technica 20/20 - and The iRiver T30 Fooled Me

Thanks to everyone who commmented about the last show. Well I found out the hard way that the T30 DOES NOT allows you to plug in a microphone to the LINE IN. The line is for plugging in a CD player (or any other line device)....

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35 iRiver T30 Vs 899 Comparison
May 15, 2006

35 iRiver T30 Vs 899 Comparison

Dave talks about his old iRiver 899 and his new iRiver T30 he also talks about Mobile Entertainment magazine, and the mystery of www.cobyusa.com and their uint the MP-C941 Also attention Students don't miss the "Podcaster Rou...

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