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Today we start where we left off. We talked about the $ button in Pocketcasts and how you can add a payment link (see video). NOTE: There was a technical glitch in the middle where Dave couldn't hear Jim. This has been left in - the solution was to "Jiggle the cable."

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00:00 Introduction and Weekend Plans
00:20 Protests and Nostalgia
01:13 Podcast Branding and Sponsorships
03:35 Listener Questions and Tips
04:40 Monetization Preferences
08:02 Merchandise and Support Options
12:05 Meetups and Community Building
17:52 Technical Issues and Solutions
34:01 Remote Recording Tools
37:08 The Weasel Mascot and Brand Identity
37:51 Beta Testing the Road Caster
38:14 Randy's Online Presence
38:44 Zoom Pod Track P2 Review
41:27 Audio Quality and Headphone Amplifiers
45:00 Echo Cancellation and Interview Shows
57:42 AI in Podcasting and SEO
01:14:00 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts

Featured Supporter: Jodi Krangle
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Today we kick things off with insights into the ever-changing world of podcast advertising—where should ads go, how many is too many, and can you make money without alienating your audience? From discussing the chaos of TV ad breaks to sharing smart strategies for host-read sponsorships, Dave and Jim dig into the nuts and bolts of monetizing podcasts while keeping listeners happy.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:41 Weather and Coffee Talk

01:15 Sponsor Shoutouts

02:56 TV Show Commercial Breaks

04:01 Podcast Advertising Strategies

07:42 Listener Questions and Feedback

09:57 Ad Partnerships and Authenticity

39:01 Spotify Music Copyright Issues

43:22 Rebranding Your Podcast: Announcing Changes

44:41 Importance of Consistent Communication

47:02 SEO Strategies for Podcasting

47:49 Generative AI and the Future of SEO

48:51 Listener Engagement and Show Identity

53:46 Challenges and Benefits of Podcasting 2.0

56:49 Monetization and Listener Support

57:46 Technical Challenges in Podcasting

01:03:56 The Future of Podcasting and Open Standards

01:25:27 Wrapping Up and Community Support

Featured Supporters: Jill and Alison from the Keep the Flame Alive Podcast.
The podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics at flamealivepod.com

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We start off talking about your top three podcasting tips, and then get into creating episodic artwork and do you need it.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
01:15 PodcastBranding.co
02:32 Based on a True Story Podcast
03:53 Health Tips and Fun Tangents
05:23 Podcasting Advice for Newbies
14:07 Debate on Custom Artwork for Episodes
28:45 Spotify and Video Monetization Discussion
35:15 Shoutouts and Sharing Links
44:13 The Cost of Domain Renewals
44:42 Selling Domains for Profit
44:58 The Geeks Network and Domain Names
46:44 Domain Hoarding and Creativity
48:22 Challenges in Contacting Podcasters
50:14 Importance of Checking Your Email
56:18 Podcast Hosting and Video Streaming
56:33 Awesome Supporters
56:53 Join the School of Podcasting
57:26 Try Podpage
57:37 Ecamm Live
57:57 Home Gadget Geeks
58:06 Featured Supporter
59:08 Support the Show
01:09:00 Music Streaming Services
01:12:19 Podcast Ads and Listener Experience
01:21:21 The Decline of AM Radio
01:24:38 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

Sponsors:
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