The School of Podcasting Podcast

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 GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Code " Podcast " Building a Better Dave - Because Life is too important to be taken Seriously. www.betterdave.com Last 5 in 5 From Sallie Goetsch of the Podcast Aslyum (www.podcastasylum.com ) The Engaging Brand Podcasthttps://thee...

The holidays can be such a rush. Shopping, school events, travel, etc make the "Tour of Christmas 06" something that can make you tired jsut thinking about it. How are you going to find time to podcast? Dave explains some quick settings in Wordpress and Libsyn that allow you to prerecord some shows and release them in the future. Sponsor:“Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo Code Podcast‿ The last 5 in 5 will be back next week. Thanks to everyone.

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 Code Podcast‿ We hear a promo for a show Dave is set to release this week (Building a Better Dave www.betterdave.com ) and we get a last 5 in 5 from Kevin Crossman from www.fratpackpodcast.com LAST 5 in 5Film SPotting Podcast https://www.filmspotting.net/This Week in Tech http...

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 the audio, so I ran a snippet through the Levelator. WOW. You got to hear this. Dave was listening to this episode at https://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/492/podcast-michael-cheney-product-launch/ Online Meetings Made Easy with GoToMeeting Try it Free for 45 days use Promo C...

Dave crawls back to the microphone after a fun week in California. Some folks I mentioned Jason Van Orden (https://www.podcastingunderground.com/ ) and Paul Colligan (https://www.paulcolligan.com/ ). Paolo from www.italyfromtheinside.com NEW TOYS FROM THE EXPOBoth of these tools allow you to update your pdocast from anywhere.www.imorphoisis.com The "Coffe Warmer" podcast updating toolhttps://www.podcastready.com/ Turn your USB device into a podcatcher. Sweet Piece of Hardware (Thanks for the D...

Dave talks the upcoming expo in Ontario California and why should be ready to take advantage of the opportunity. It's humour cast as Dave is really, really tired. We also talk about getting feedback from friends on your podcast. We also have a "Last 5 in 5" from Paul at the Technobabel Podcasthttps://www.technobabelshow.com/ his last 5 in are: School of Podcasting (this site - thank you...)Cranky Geeks ( www.crankygeeks.com )DLTV with Patrick Norton ( www.dl.tv )Geeks on God (www.geeksongod.c...

Dave has been track EXCATLY how long it takes to make a podcast. This includes: Researching storiesOrganzing show notes for recordingRecorind the PodcastEditing mp3 tagsUploading the mp3Creating the Show notes It turns out that based on my last 7 podcasts, you spend 4 minutes for every 1 minute of podcast. For example this podcast is about 10 minutes in length. As I type these show notes I'm at the 34 minute mark. OK BIG DEAL? Well, sometimes we get caught up in how fun podcasting is and we ...

Dave reminds people about Podshow Music Rewind. It's very easy to cross promote your pdocast in front of other music lovers. Check out their submission form RIGHT HERE Last 5 In 5 from Alan Lew of Travelography (www.podcasternews.com )Amateur Travler Podcast (https://amateurtraveler.com/ )Smart City (https://www.smartcityradio.com/ )Ken Radio (???)Slashdot Review (https://slashdotreview.com/ )Slate Magazine (https://www.slate.com/id/2119317/ )Talkshoe.com a Discussion From "Today in Podcasting"...

Dave talks about supporting listeners comments from a Customer Service stand point. He also points out a hidden trick that "regular" radio uses to get people to call in. Enjoy your holiday (the last 5 in 5 will return next week).

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 Traveler Podcast (https://AmateurTraveler.com ) The Onion Radio Newshttps://www.theonion.com/content/radionews Buzz Out Loud from Cnethttps://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11455_7-6333605-1.html?tag=cnetfd.dir The Word Nerdshttps://thewordnerds.org/ Covervillehttps://coverville.c...

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 with the content). What do you think? Does this bug you? On the other hand, Music and sound effects can create a mood, and a theater of the mind experience when used properly. Last 5 in 5 by Judson Voss of the Get Real Podcast (Learn about Real Estate Investing with a husban...

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 corner). Dave also recently purchased a Marantz MD 660 portable recorder he discusses his decision and other decent (less expensive) models such as: Edirol R-09 (not the E9 that I mentioned)Sony MZ100 Minisc Recorder ($299)Other Minidisc Recorders at Sound Professionals Als...

Dave interviews Charter Harkins one of the creators of of Innertoob.com a cool tool for Podcasters to boost communication, increase search engine searchability and send links via email to a certain time in the mp3 file. Check out this show at innertoob.com Carters Last 5 in 5Inside the Net https://www.twit.tv/ITNThis week in Tech https://www.twit.tvPottercast www.pottercast.com Ask a Ninja www.askaninja.com Rocketboom www.rocketboom.com

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 ) also Dave is using Castblaster in this issue. I also talks about cleaning up those listener calls from k7.net and Kall8 he exaplains how make two quick passes with a noise gate and EQ you can get these sounding smoother for your podcast.Last 5 in 5 Courtesy of Rich Palmer...

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, and to change them often. Last 5 in 5Dan from Journey Inside My Mind Podcast provides his last 5 in 5Check out Dan at www.jimmpodcast.blogspot.com www.daveslounge.com (Music to Chill to)www.denverpost.com (Today in Music History)www.manlygeek.com www.americanpublicmedia.publi...

Dave has some fun playing with Jason Robertshaw of www.cephalopodcast.com and trys to find a new opening. Dave discusses an idea that came about in today's School of Podcasting Roundtable (available to members of the School of Podcasting www.schoolofpodcasting.com ) using promotional drink coasters from WWW.BRANDERS.COM where you can get your logo put on a coaster. (couretesy of Johnathon of www.HollywoodComediansRadio.com Last 5 in 5 courtest of Twilight of www.twilightandthebes.com 1. Nate an...

Dave interviews John Mayerhofer the CEO of www.Voiceindigo.com a service that will help deliver your podcast to phones. Dave mentions a new segment "5 in 5" inspired by Joe of www.salesroundup.com This is where you tell us (not so much your favorites but) what were the last 5 podcasts you listened to (do NOT include this one). If you want to say if you liked it or not, feel free but try to keep your comments under 5 minutes (hence 5 in 5). Call it in a 888-563-3228 (if possible use a land line ...

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 these types of things - it might attract more sponsors if you were people's choice 2006). Specials thanks to Curt from https://www.digitalslobpod.com for opening the show. To check your feed go to www.feedvalidator.org See everyone in California. U...

Dave interviews Rob of www.podcast411.com about the Book that he co-authored with Murr Lafferty (www.ishouldbewriting.com ) and other podcasts). Rob discusses "behind the scenes" of how the book "Tricks of the Podcasting Masters" came about, and Dave provides his opinion on the book. (Available at https://www.amazon.com Students Only Podcast: Dave talks about blurbrry.com and the Podshow Delivery Network roll out. Sign up at www.schoolofpodcasting.com View the School of Podcasting Page at blubr...

Dave interviews Martin Perlich a 40+ year veteran of many forms of media. He is the author of the book "The Art of the Interview - a step by step guide to insightful interviewng from Empty Press Dave interviews Martin on his book tour for his new book "Wild Times" and Dave's choice of microphones was great (um, if I wanted to pick up all the ambience of Borders). Martin "Schools me" on interviewing skills. If this is the first time you're heard this show, the audio is typically not this bad. I ...

In part 2 of my interview with Allen Stewart of www.themarketerspodcast.com Allen talks about his Podcasting has boosted his business, and the question "How can I make money from a podcast?" man not mean "advertising and sponsorship. We discuss viral marketing, and making a connection with your listeners. See me at the Expo!Just a reminder that the Podcasting Expo is right around the corner. Coming in the future, how to conduct interviews with the MArtin Perlich, Author of the Book "The Art of...

Get your own domain name for $6.95 at GoDaddy.com by using the coupon code " cooler3 " This is part one of my interview with Allen Stewart of the marketer's podcast (www.themarketerspodcast.com ) Allen is a great guy, and every conversation with Allen always ends with me full of ideas. I LOVE people who make me think. I realize that many of us do not have a marketing baground so I asked Allen to do a "Marketing 101." For those that are looking to monetize their podcast this is right up your al...

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 while the 3035 handles the bottom end, and has some additional features, if you're on a budget, the 2020 is a great microphone. Microphone #1 Audio Technica 2020 (get the mic, and free windscreen for $99 )Microphone #2 Audio Technica 3035 (get the mic, and free windscreen f...

Dave asks the question, "What are you using to stay organized?" as he had accidentally missplaced his interview with Rich Palmer of www.audiogumshoe.com the show is 19 minutes long (a little long, but an interesting story). Random Link https://ccmixter.org/ Please note the audio review of the Audio Technica 2020 microphone will be in the future (I really needed to get Rich's story out to the public).