School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast

School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast

Author: Dave Jackson Language: English Episodes: 50
Thinking about launching your own show but feel overwhelmed by the technical details or unsure if anyone will listen? You're not alone. School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast is a steady, practical guide through that entire process, hosted by Dave Jackson. With his induction into the Podcaster Hall of Fame, Dave draws from over eighteen years of direct experience, turning complex topics into actionable steps. Instead of just theory, each episode focuses on real-world application, whether you're choosing a microphone, structuring an episode, or figuring out how to turn your passion into a sustainable endeavor. The conversations here cut through the noise and common hype, emphasizing the pitfalls to avoid-the costly mistakes that can stall a new show before it finds its audience. You'll hear detailed discussions on audio editing, interview techniques, audience growth strategies, and the often-overlooked aspects of consistency and marketing. This isn't about fleeting trends; it's about building a solid foundation for your voice. Dave's approach feels like a direct mentorship, making the often-intimidating world of podcasting feel accessible and manageable. Whether you're stuck at the starting line or looking to refine an existing show, this podcast serves as a comprehensive resource, demystifying the journey from a simple idea to a polished, growing podcast. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, designed to replace anxiety with a clear plan.
Episodes
How Many Podcast Downloads Do You Actually Need to Keep Going? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:45
What is Your Rock Bottom Podcast Downloads Number?Everybody talks about growing their audience. Nobody talks about the number where they'd quietly give up.This month's Question of the Month flips the growth conversation…
YouTube Just Got Harder, Spotify Still Doesn't Care [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:29
You Down With YPP?Episode Description:I break down YouTube’s latest changes to its Partner Program, including doubled watch-hour requirements and higher Shorts monetization thresholds ahead of the February 2027 deadline.…
From Facts to Feelings: The Secret Sauce of Engaging Podcasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:15
If you look at movies that you love, and you think about them, and you remember how they made you feel. Today we talk about three things you can have in your tool belt to use in your show to not just have something to li…
20 Books for Content Creators Recommended by My Audience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
What if one book could change the way you tell stories, connect with your audience, or even see your own podcast? In this episode of the School of Podcasting, I asked a simple question: “If you found out someone was a co…
How To Deal With Online Trolls [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:45
If you’ve ever thought, ‘I want feedback, but I’m terrified of the internet,’ stay tuned—I’ll show you how to get useful criticism without letting trolls live rent-free in your head.Two Types of FeedbackI’m sharing how I…
How Long Should Your Podcast Be? (and where to find the answer) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
Nobody shares a video they didn't watch. Nobody shares a podcast they didn't listen to, so how do we get people to listen? This week we follow up form last week's episode about measuring success without downloads and tod…
How do you measure the success of your podcast that is NOT downloads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:23
How do you measure the success of your podcast that is NOT downloads?You’ll hear from a wide range of podcasters in different niches—storytelling, history, prepping, finance, faith, recovery, TV rewatch shows, local podc…
Are You Getting the Most Out of RSS? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:41
Are you getting the most out of your RSS feed?To figure out if you are, you first have to understand how a podcast workflow works, which means you need to understand:what an RSS feed ishow you make onewhere you get the b…