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Dave Jackson has been helping people launch podcasts since 2005 and every Saturday he is joined by Jim Collison to is runs the Average Guy Network. Together they have 20 years of podcasting experience and coaching.

Recent Episodes
  • Different Episodic Artwork YAY or NAY?
    Apr 19, 2025 – 01:27:12
  • The Spotify Dilemma: Understanding Its Impact on Your Podcast Stats
    Apr 12, 2025 – 01:29:18
  • Navigating Podcast Analytics and Growing Your Audience
    Apr 5, 2025 – 01:26:52
  • Surviving Podcasting Roadbocks
    Mar 29, 2025 – 01:29:26
  • Capturing and Resizing Clips
    Mar 22, 2025 – 01:28:42
  • Shorts vs Long Videos - Which One Shows the True Engagement
    Mar 15, 2025 – 01:29:29
  • Navigating Tax Season for Podcasters
    Mar 8, 2025 – 01:29:28
  • Successful Podcast Strategies for Hyper Niche Markets
    Mar 1, 2025 – 01:27:15
  • WordPress Woes and When is AI Too Much AI?
    Feb 22, 2025 – 01:28:20
  • Navigating Podcasting's Evolving Landscape: Feedback, Newsletters, and AI
    Feb 15, 2025 – 01:23:39
  • Strategies for Building an Engaged Podcast Audience
    Feb 8, 2025 – 01:27:57
  • How to Avoid Getting Screwed by Your Podcast Producer
    Feb 1, 2025 – 01:26:19
  • Podfest Recap: Plus Monetization Strategies for 2025
    Jan 25, 2025 – 01:29:40
  • Who Owns Your Theme Song?
    Jan 11, 2025 – 01:30:19
  • As Google Loses Market, What Does This Mean For Podcasters?
    Jan 4, 2025 – 01:25:02
  • Is Your Podcast Ready for 2025?
    Dec 28, 2024 – 01:31:46
  • Recording Podcasts in Hot Tubs and Noisy Places: Practical Tips and Humor
    Dec 21, 2024 – 01:27:39
  • The Role of Persistence and Timing in Podcast Success
    Dec 14, 2024 – 01:28:25
  • Podcast Gear: When to Upgrade and What Really Matters
    Dec 7, 2024 – 01:28:05
  • From Boring to Brilliant: Podcast Titling Secrets
    Nov 30, 2024 – 01:28:16
  • Jim's New Mac Mini With an M4 Chip
    Nov 23, 2024 – 01:28:13
  • Spotify's Monetization Mystery What’s Missing?
    Nov 16, 2024 – 01:24:40
  • Podcast Troubles and Rock Legends
    Nov 2, 2024 – 01:27:23
  • Why Honest Reviews Matter in Podcasting
    Oct 26, 2024 – 01:27:16
  • AI and Authenticity: Navigating Trust and Creativity in Podcasting
    Oct 12, 2024 – 01:25:13
  • Podcasting Insights: From Cryptocurrency Challenges to YouTube Strategies
    Oct 5, 2024 – 01:23:15
  • AI Voices in Podcasts: Future or Fad?
    Sep 28, 2024 – 01:26:33
  • Boosting Listener Engagement with AI Voice Cloning
    Sep 21, 2024 – 01:26:00
  • Are We Going to Be Replaced by Google Notebook?
    Sep 14, 2024 – 01:27:48
  • Balancing Podcast Metrics and Meaningful Success
    Sep 7, 2024 – 01:24:08
  • Navigating Podcast Monetization and Unions
    Aug 31, 2024 – 01:29:19
  • Engaging Eye Contact: How Much is Too Much in Podcasting?
    Aug 24, 2024 – 01:26:54
  • Video Podcasting and Using AI Tips
    Aug 17, 2024 – 01:29:20
  • Don't Fall Into Casterbation Practices
    Aug 10, 2024 – 01:28:50
  • Effective Podcast Swag and audience engagement
    Aug 3, 2024 – 01:28:18
  • Podcasting Lessons From Bon Jovi
    Jul 27, 2024 – 01:25:12
  • Running With Scissors: Dave Tests EvMux
    Jul 20, 2024 – 01:31:48
  • Using Teases to Engage Your Podcast Audience
    Jul 13, 2024 – 01:28:16
  • Your Podcast Emergency Plan
    Jul 6, 2024 – 01:27:40
  • Building a Story Arc
    Jun 29, 2024 – 01:28:10
  • Defining a Call To Action
    Jun 22, 2024 – 01:27:59
  • The Podcast IS the Mountain - Appreciating Podcasting's Opportunities
    Jun 15, 2024 – 01:27:48
  • Why Start a Podcast? Exploring Purpose and Persistence
    Jun 8, 2024 – 01:23:51
  • The Power of Starting With the End in Mind
    Jun 1, 2024 – 01:32:42
  • Navigating AI in Podcast Creation
    May 25, 2024 – 01:30:03
  • Improving Podcast Performance and Delivery
    May 18, 2024 – 01:27:50
  • Bringing Back the Classics: Music, Tech, and Making Lasting Podcast Content
    May 11, 2024 – 01:15:59
  • Growing Your Podcast Audience: Time, Tools, and Techniques
    May 4, 2024 – 01:30:16
  • Balancing Passion and Logic in Podcasting: Strategies for Success
    Apr 27, 2024 – 57:22
  • Unveiling Dave's Latest Podcast Venture and Tips for Maintaining Audio Quality
    Apr 20, 2024 – 01:36:15
Recent Reviews
  • Gstockton
    A fun community to spend Saturday morning with
    I’ve been a big fan of this Saturday morning live show for the last few years. Dave and Jim always bring their A game, delivering helpful advice on podcasting. You can even dial into the show via video to join the conversation that way if the mood strikes you. Several episodes have helped with specific challenges I have had as a beginner podcaster. The chat room is always teeming with conversation, and I have made friends with several people in there.
  • App Rover
    Boosted to 5 stars!
    My prior 2 star review: Awesome content ruined by constant 5 minute long interruptions of “let’s thank our awesome supporters” Please shorten or remove those interruptions. My new 5 star review: Awesome content. Helpful info for all levels of podcasters. Reason for star boost: After a few months Dave initially reduced the interruptions, and after about a year has mostly removed the constant interruptions. Thank you!
  • SweetJane7
    Awesome gift!
    Thank you so much for all this content to help our development as podcasters. Over #300 episodes? - y’all are killin’ it!!! all for our industry! 😘Respect! TYSM! Laurie Watson
  • Good Job Mom, Good Job Dad
    A Go-To Podcast!!
    I just launched my first podcast (Good Job Mom, Good Job Dad) and Dave at Ask the Podcast Coach has become a go-to podcast for me as I learn how this whole thing works! Everything from equipment to marketing, this is a great resource and entertaining to listen to as well! Dave is also one of the reasons I decided to use Libsyn!
  • elikqitie
    Must listen for any podcast producer
    Best way to learn about the ins and outs of podcasting, recent and relevant information and what’s new on the podcasting front. Dave covers software, audio equipment and applications podcasters are using to create their work.
  • whylimewhynot
    How have I not written a review for this show yet?
    Dave and Jim are wonderful to listen to every week. I try not to miss a live show on Saturday mornings, but I’m so happy to be able to catch up when I do miss them. Plus, the Patreon post-shows are very funny. I love when sometimes Dave and Jim don’t agree because they both bring well-thoughtout arguments to support their views. It’s like Saturday morning cartoons for us podcasters. Thanks guys! (Also, Writing this review to “spite” who put a call to action for people to review the show. 😉) — Emily
  • Kuldrin
    Great info!
    It doesn't get any better than Dave Jackson's tips and tricks. Don't bother with the out dated youtube videos.
  • IamTheKGBJr
    Good Stuff
    Really enjoying going back and listening to all of the great content presented in an easy to understand format. Causal and conversational, there is a lot of good info each week. Keep up the great work!
  • ScreenerG
    Grat tips and converation
    Nice job.
  • PositivityinPodcasting
    Jim & Dave are the Perfect Combo
    Like a poo-poo platter at your favorite Asian buffet, Jim and Dave come at it from opposite ends which makes for some great entertainment. Also - they are just as obsessed about podcasting as I am. For example - when Loopback came out, exactly 10 people knew about it. Jim and Dave were two of them and already dedicated a show to it. The others included Ray, Elsie, and Daniel... I'm sure Rob W., Todd, and Rob G. knew about it at some point in the day, but unfortunately, were too busy arguing about the correct measurement metric to assign to a download if you only listen to a podcast for 9.82 minutes - either that or they were sharing the evidence they collected proving once and for all that NPR was the devil reincarnate. If you don't know the people I'm talking about, well, this podcast might not be for you. Keep up the great work guys! Chip
  • obanta
    Coaches Dave and Jim are on point
    Great chemistry and different perspectives from the hosts.
  • Wahoo Idea Network
    King of podcasting
    Dave is a mind reader every time I am thinking of calling in about something he is on it ,whatever I was thinking. He has lead me too other podcasters that help me.Even if you’re not a podcaster he can show you how to listen to content.Thanks dave for all the help I have received this past year.
  • TheAverageGuy
    I'd love to see that Jim guy talk a little more!
    :) I only talk cuz Dave lets me!
  • diy2thrive
    Must Listen
    All of Dave's podcasts are a must listen for any podcaster. Dave is a great teacher and his podcasts were instrumental in enabling me to start a podcast- with absolutely no prior experience or knowledge of the skills required to do podcasting.
  • Guy DiMartino
    Great content
    I appreciate the content and discussion that Dave and Jim provide. I’m not able to listen live but I catch up on the podcast during my runs.
  • @akaTGIF - Byron F
    Coach Dave makes the learning curve easy
    Coach Dave can get you set up with a website, how to tutorial and all the equipment that you needed to start your podcast, the total for all this would be less than you would pay just for Podcast Answermans Podcasting A to Z course. I come to your show every week to listen to all your awesomesauce and it always uplifts and inspires me. Coach Dave has a sense of humor, this makes listing to the show and learning about podcasting much more fun.
  • DefiningMomentsTv.com
    Very Helpful!!!
    My wife and I are about to launch a podcast in a couple of days called Life Lessons and Dave Jackson helped me answer a problem I was having with my audio. So glad I can call in every saturday if i need help with anything for my podcast. Thanks Dave!
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