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

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 for $199 )Micropphone #3 MXL 67 ($100)  Interview with Heather Vale We talk about her book Clickbank Affiliate Confessions. Heather answers questions like, "Do you need an email list, how do podcasters get their listeners back to their website?" and more. Get the Book "Clickbank Affiliate Confessions" for more information check out Heather at www.heathervale.com and her podcasts: http://TodaysSuccessMinute.com http://www.SuccessUnwrappedRadio.comToday's Success Minute (at PCN) Hear Dave Jackson interview at Entrepreneures JourneyDave was interviewed at http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/464/audio-interview-with-dave-jackson-from-schoolofpodcastingcom/ The Entrepeneurs Journey has lots of articles and podcast for anyone looking to start and run their own business. 

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 http://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).

Thanks to everyone who commmented about the last show. Well I found out the hard way that the T30 DOES NOT allows you to plug in a microphone to the LINE IN. The line is for plugging in a CD player (or any other line device). Dave's answer was to go to www.ebay.com and buy a refurbished iRiver 899 (total cost 95.11 ) If you're not looking to spend the giant bucks on a Marantz 660 ($500), Roland-Edirol has the new R-09 coming out later this month ($400). Allan Stewart from the Marketers Podcast let me know that new models of Minidisc recorders have the ability to download to a PC. I checked into this an sony has a model MZM100 and it does connect via USB (Click the link and buy a new MZ-M100 from us and receive a free pair of Sony MDR-7506 headphones ($99 value) with your order. While supplies last! at samedaymusic.com). Keep in mind that line in does NOT equal mic in. Thanks to:Peter from www.carbuyingscams.com Alan Stewart www.themarketerspodcast.com Eric http://www.naughtiusmaximus.com/Russ www.razinggiants.com

Dave talks about his old iRiver 899 and his new iRiver T30 he also talks about Mobile Entertainment magazine, and the mystery of www.cobyusa.com and their uint the MP-C941 Also attention Students don't miss the "Podcaster Roundtable" Next Sunday (details are at the top of the screen when you login). Notice: The price of a subscription is going up June 1st. Anyone signing up before June 1 will not have their fees increase.

Dave answers some listener about the Podcaster News Network a (He does a podcast called Sloppy Seconds making fun of the Music Buisiness on that site). He also mentioned Kiptronic for a way to exhcnage promos (which is his preferred method). Link of the week: www.podcastpromos.com Lastly Dave talks about a new Virtual Expo thats coming out and this time the booths will be open to the public for FREE. Also if you sign up by may, you get a CD of the conference for free.

Dave interviews John Zeratsky of www.feedburner.com and John explains the recent stats upgrade, some of the great tools (like pingshot), and the new email service. Brian had asked what service I was using. I use Kall8 (and if you use the link below I get a "finders fee). It's easy and its only a couple of bucks a month. Have you checked out their email signature headline animator? Cool!

Length 20 Minutes (I'm SORRY!) Live shows are fun (starting with Dave calling this show #31 when its 32). Dave shares some comments from the audience about their iPod, and shares his insights into the Expo this weekend. If you hear bad reviews as the reviewer what time they attended. Thank to all the commenters Farrel from http://www.talkingcommunications.com/George from http://eclecticmix.com/Chris from http://amateurtraveler.com/ (sorry for the mail noises) Expo Organizerswww.co-opworld.com www.1stpod.com Saw this at the expowww.logoyouraudio.com (get your own mp3 player)http://www.iamplify.com/ (Sell your podcast)

Length 15 Minutes Dave talks about some tips he has discovered in doing contests (like people may not even hear your show for DAYS after you announce your contest).  Sign up today to attend the Expo ($11) Check out the School of Podcasting Booth

In this 19 Minute show Dave talks the pros and cons of buying an ipod (as he bought one). He compares his 60G iPod to his Rio Carbon, and iRiver 899. You can check out Dave's iPod model HERE (amazon) iPod Pros:Lots of room Very easy to updateAccessoriesSmart Play lists Cons:Only one play back speedCan't delete a file of the ipod (delete on computer and sync)Can't easily mark a file as "played."Price Dave answers some listener email about http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net and what to do with the XML file. (Thanks Kevin) Lastly if you're going to the Ineternational Podcasting Expo (online) order your tickets here to help support the school of podcasting. Sites Mentionedwww.podcheck.com  

Heloo everyone.This show is quick as I was taking care of my family this week (My brother and sister in law were in an accident - they're fine, but were out of commission most of the weekend). Podcast User Magazine Issue 3  Podcast Central Issue #1 (zipped)  Check out this cool box (you might have to scroll down to see it (and you can hear a sample) Congrats to Doug on winning a free month's subscription!