The School of Podcasting Podcast

Today I dip my toe into the Video Podcasting pool. I was lucky enough to secure one of the new Flip Video Cameras. This camera takes great video no matter what lighting you put it in (if you have extreme back lighting it may be a little dark, but let's be realistic..). I took video at dusk and it looked much brighter than it actually was in real life. The great thing is you can take up to 60 minutes of video. It has a rewing and fast forward on the camera for reviewing the video. You can easil...

Paul Colligan has a great post about building a podcast audience. So many people "If I build it they will come." Not so. Get ready for relentless marketing. Today I talk about www.prweb.com and other ways to build that audience. It amounts to this: 1. Find out who your audience is (put a form on your website). 2. Find out where they go, read, eat, sleep, shop, etc 3. Go there and tell them about it. HOW ARE YOU PROMOTING YOUR PODCAST? Ready to jump in the Podcast Pool? Check out www.school...

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 ...

I went to Podcamp Ohio. It was great. WE RAN OUT OF ROOM. My hat is off to Angelo and everyone involved with organizing the event. It was so smooth, and they handled everything (what a great problem to have - not enough room!). Todd Cochrane had a great presentation about getting sponsors. HE also stated that typically a podcast episode sees traffic for 72 hours and then it dies off drastically. I was not really use to the "group talk" style of some of the presentations (and it leaves room open ...

Today I've got a BAD cold, and my throat is killing me. I share some stats from the latest report on Podcast consumers. Podcast Listening is up 5 % both video and Audio30% of regular Internet Users have downloaded a podcastVideo is catching audio podcasts with a 1 % lead going to Audio What is the age of the podcast listener?53% Male 47% female25 to 34 (21%) 35-44 (21%), 45 to 54 (20%) 12 to 17 (15%) 18 to 24 (13%) 55+ (10%) Last 5 in 5 from Dan at www.jimmpodcast.com School of Podcasting's M...

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com PODCAST CRASHINGIf you are using a live podcast system like talkshoe.com you need to be prepared to keep your show on track. I've listened to a few live podcasts, and someone will come in and "Crash" your podcast and start talking about their podcast which is completely unrelated. YOUR LISTENER doesn't want to hear about their podcast. I've heard podcasts that get completely derailed. Don't forget to keep yoru listener in mind, and be assertive,...

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I look at my stats from the first episode of 2007 vs the first episode of 2008. To make things fair, the first show published in 2007 has had 517 days to download so I divded the 2007 by 517. The numbers for 2008 were divided by 152 (as this is June 1). School of Podcasting 2007 1400 Downloads (2.7 a day)School of Podcasting 2008 801 Downloads (5.3 a day) Musicians Cooler 2007 1689 Downloads (3.3 a day)Musicians Cooler 2008 1032 Download...

Today I give thanks for all who have paid for my freedom, and we get some emails from folks like Emails from ://OneMinuteHowTo.comhttps://EclecticMix.comhttps://DRiPInvesting.orghttps://GLSmyth.com - blog: https://GLSmyth.WordPress.com and Jeff Roneyhttps://www.roneyzone.comTwitter: twitter.com/roneyzone Check out our new Video and More Show,Magical Definition TV Episode 2https://mdtv2.roneyzone.com New World Army, a futuristic audio thrillerhttps://nwarmy.roneyzone.com Our Lost TV On-Locati...

Are you just getting started? Are you ready to launch a successful podcast? Check out our new Quick Start Package at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/quickstart You get:6 month subscription $1201 year blog hosting at www.coolerwebsites.com $24Wordpress Blog Set up and cusomitzation - $160Intro/Outro Recording $80 All this for $299 Sign up at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/quickstart Back Catalog - Is Anybody Listening To Old Shows?My first Show "First Podcasts Always Stink" that were recorded back in Oct...

Today’s episode comes from our weekly meetings that we have at the School of Podcasting. The question is what is the difference between a post and a page in Wordpress? A post will be at the top of your blog until you enter another post. A page is something you enter and it can only be viewed if you link to it. (There is a way to have it show up on the front age by going to settings > reading and choosing to have the page be “static” on the front page. Why Wordpress? It creates an RSS feed for ...

This show (download show) was originally recorded last week 4/25. In the hussle and bustle, I never published it. You can read about my "Passing out" at BetterDave.com Audience FeedbackVince from www.bmoviecast.com agrees that you are never too old to podcast (as he is a baby boomer). Audacity Feedback?Steve from www.djideasharing.com does not use Audacity, but ubercaster (for the mac) had him losing an episode. Blog Views and Blues www.blogsviewsandblues.comThis is a new podcast from Rich Pal...

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

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...

Today I talk about some of my reflections from speaking at the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop. I also play a promo for www.blogsviewsandblues.com TOO OLD TO PODCAST?There is no age limit on Podcasting. I know of an 8 year old who has a podcast, and I know someone who is in their 60s who is doing a podcast. So if you are saying to yourself, "I'm too old to podcast" you are robbing yourself of a great way to share your wisdom. UNDERSTANDING BANDWIDTHTo understand bandwidth think of your kids or g...

Today I explain why you had an episode show up a few days early. I also explain that I'm not going to be speaker at the Expo in Las Vegas (but will be going to Podcamp Ohio www.podcampohio.com ). I also talk about post dating Podcasts and the easy mistake you can make that will have things going out immediately (oops). Dave Sholes got a free month at the School of Podcasting by sigining up for the Podcast Secrets preview call at www.secretswithdave.com I also share some of the tips from out we...

Today my friend Paul Colligan from Podcast Secrets is on the show. Paul is a full time podcast consultant and Internet Marketing guru. While we are all at work, Paul is out testing new technologies, new strategies, talking with other successful podcasters, and taking lots and lots of notes. Then once a year he offers a class (available at my partner link at www.secretswithdave.com ) where he reveals what he has learned. Not sure if this call is for you? Then go to www.secretswithdave.com and fi...

Show #129 originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we get the answers from last week's poll about USB interfaces and using Audacity. Thanks to: Joe from www.onthepodcast.netAnthony from www.diabeticincandyland.com Mike from www.mikeshotdish.com Warren from https://pewpodcast.podomatic.comTerry from https://quiettimepodcast.com/wp and https://oldcootcast.comLarry from https://goinglinux.comSally from https://www.podcastasylum.comDaryl from https://www.poddog.ca/suburbia Jay from www.ja...

In a recent "Roundtable" at the School of Podcasting where members from the School of Podcasting get together and share tips and insights into all things podcasting we go to talking about using USB interfaces. People loved their USB microphones, but it seemed to be a trend of people getting USB interfaces, and then not use them. Also, back in 2005 people that used Audacity often had an "Audacity crashed" story. That was a while ago, and Audacity has been upgraded and I'm looking to see if it is...

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com If you want to have a sponsor for your show, you need to be a SALES PERSON. New to sales? Check out Zig Ziglar or Tom Hopkins but you need to have a system in place to PROVE to the advertiser that YOU brought them traffic, and that your listeners bought their products. So you should: 1. Have some sort of stats system. I use Libysn stats, or in the case of some podcasts I use stats from podtrac.com 2. Have them create a "landing page (this cou...

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com The NEW School of Podcasting site (created with www.wordpresstool.com ) is now live. Today we talk with Rob Walch from Wizzard Media. (www.wizzard.tv) as well as www.podcast411.com and co-author of Tricks of the Podcasting Masters he also is a co-host of Today in Podcasting www.todayinpodcasting.com Wizzard has technology to let you GEOGRAPHICALLY target your audience. They also have tools to allow you to get demographic information so in the...

Show #124 originating from https://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today's show is has a fair amount of news. It does make the show come off like a giant SOP commercial, but you should know how the School of Podcasting can benefit you. If this is not your cup of tea, come back next week when Rob Walch of www.podcast411.com and Wizzard Media will be talking about the technology has available. Is Podcast Promo Swapping Dead? We asked and the following podcasters respondedAnthony from www.BetterG...

Show #123 Originating at https://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we talk about Promo Swapping. Is it dead? Is it useful? We also talk about making a great promo. We play some promos and ask, "Does this make you want to know more about this show?" We also get some listener voicemail from Alex the Podcast junky UK www.podcastjunky.co.uk and I'm sorry Alex. You are a DUDE. Check out his blog (some great insights from an avid Podcast Listener). Promos www.KidsCast.co.uk www.podcastpromoshow...

#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...

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I explain how I received my second microphone arm (the one that cost $39 on ebay and it works better than the one I got for $29). However, now with my computer closer to my microphone I've decided to put some foam around the computer (leaving it room to "breathe") to cut back on the noise. The lesson learned? A) I'm listening through the ears of a podcaster. Listen through the ears of a LISTENER. Your noise may be unoticable to most peo...