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Starting A Podcast Episodes

This category covers everything you need to know about starting your podcast, from ideation to recording your first episode. Learn the key elements to consider before launching and common mistakes to avoid.
Podcasting Questions Answered
June 4, 2011

Podcasting Questions Answered

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Starting Small but Starting
May 28, 2011

Starting Small but Starting

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Podcasting Live - Taking Phone Calls
March 13, 2011

Podcasting Live - Taking Phone Calls

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Time Shift the Gold
Jan. 17, 2011

Time Shift the Gold

I was speaking with Rabbi Steve again, and he was very excited as he is preparing to launch his podcast. He was able to score an interview with an "A list" celebrity in his niche. When he spoke with the person they told him h...

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The Importance of the About Page
Sept. 4, 2010

The Importance of the About Page

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Why WordPress is the Best
Aug. 7, 2010

Why WordPress is the Best

Today I answer some questions about Podcast equipment on a budget, and we get some feedback on last week's show about over editing your audio. There is a program called Feed For All that allows you to create an RSS feed. When...

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Who, What, Why, When, Where, and How of Podcasting
July 25, 2010

Who, What, Why, When, Where, and How of Podcasting

Who Who am I? I'm Dave Jackson and I've been podcasting since 2005. I have a bachelor's degree in Education specializing in techncial education, and I feel I can explain anything in terms that make it easy to digest. Who shou...

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The Pros and Cons of Starting a Forum
July 10, 2010

The Pros and Cons of Starting a Forum

Today we talk about Forums. These may be called "message boards" and are a great tool for your audience to interact with each. For some websites, people use them to support a product or service. They can be lovely additions t...

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If I Had To Do it All Again…
April 2, 2010

If I Had To Do it All Again…

I had a listener write in and ask, "What mistakes have you made in the past, that if you had to do it all again - you would avoid. 1. I would use wordpress. When I started I built my website in Dreamweaver, and I did my RSS f...

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Your Competition May Be Dead
March 18, 2010

Your Competition May Be Dead

You can research similar podcasts when starting your own podcast. You can go to www.itunes.com and download the software (click on podcast, then podcast directory in the bottom right hand corner, then search in the upper righ...

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Troubleshooting Your Wordpress Blog
Feb. 14, 2010

Troubleshooting Your Wordpress Blog

This is show 209 originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.com The good news about Wordpress is it is free, and it is being developed on a constant basis. You get new features like the ability to search for plugins, upgrade aut...

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Is Your Podcast Blocked From Google?
Feb. 7, 2010

Is Your Podcast Blocked From Google?

As I have mentioned in the past, the easiest way to get a podcast up and running is to use Wordpress. This way when you update your website, you update your RSS feed, which updates your iTunes, etc. I'm not sure if this has a...

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The Hardest Part of Podcasting
Feb. 1, 2010

The Hardest Part of Podcasting

I was chatting on Catherine Kames www.myspace.com/goosenotchicken and she had given up on trying to create a podcast. Where did she get hung up? Creating the RSS feed. Catherine is getting hung up on the same part that most p...

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Missing the Podcast Boat
Jan. 1, 2009

Missing the Podcast Boat

Should I Start a Podcast? Some people wonder, “Should I start a podcast?” and they wonder if they have the material. I am always amazed at the number of people who give away a free newsletter, but don’t turn that exact same m...

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Time Shifted Interviews
May 19, 2008

Time Shifted Interviews

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Cyber Clutter and Podcastclicks.com Relaunched
Jan. 7, 2008

Cyber Clutter and Podcastclicks.com Relaunched

Show #119 originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I talk about how having a clean website at www.logicalloss.com lead to me getting a new advertiser. I've relaunched Podcastclicks.com and from now through the end of...

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You Should Not Be Podcasting
Dec. 31, 2007

You Should Not Be Podcasting

Episode #118 Today I talk about some of the lovely podcasts I've run across that I feel are awful. It seems people are falling into certain areas: The person who thinks they are going to make thousands of dollars next week. T...

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Common Confusion Cleared
Dec. 24, 2007

Common Confusion Cleared

Today I talk about some of the items I see that confuse new podcasters. 1. The Podcast and Episode Delemna. There is a "Podcast" name (Think "Friends"), and there is an "Episode" name (think "Monica and Chandler's Wedding). S...

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100 Reflections on 100 SHows of Podcasting Tips
Aug. 14, 2007

100 Reflections on 100 SHows of Podcasting Tips

Today I talk about any regrets I have after doing 100 shows. I have one thing I've changed (as of today). We also get some great feedback on organizing your podcast content. We also get a last 5 in 5. (11:15) Organizing Your ...

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98 A Podcast That Never Expires
July 29, 2007

98 A Podcast That Never Expires

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 recor...

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73 Common Podcast Mistakes
Feb. 7, 2007

73 Common Podcast Mistakes

Dave talks about some common podcasting mistakes these include: Making your first impression by apologizing for not putting out a show. Remember there are lots of new listeners on the way (so why not do this at the end if you...

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