School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your 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 http://www.podcastasylum.com  

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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.

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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).

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 http://www.filmspotting.net/This Week in Tech http:/www.twit.comThe Mac Observers Weekly Roundup http://www.macobserver.com/roundup/The Daily Source Codewww.dailysourcecode.comThe Five Honey By Midnight (original Las Vegas Podcast)http://www.fivehundybymidnight.com/fhbm/

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 http://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 http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/492/podcast-michael-cheney-product-launch/

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Last 5 in 5 with Paul Coligan www.paulcolligan.com and The Business Podcasting Bible www.podcast411.com www.schoolofpodcasting.net www.podcastingunderground.com/www.twit.comwww.dailysourcecode.com

LAST MINUTE NOTE: The Levelator does NOT work on mp3 files (AIFF files and WAV files).

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Dave crawls back to the microphone after a fun week in California. Some folks I mentioned Jason Van Orden (http://www.podcastingunderground.com/ ) and Paul Colligan (http://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 toolhttp://www.podcastready.com/ Turn your USB device into a podcatcher.

Sweet Piece of Hardware (Thanks for the Demo Mark)

Aphex 230 Master Voice Channel Tube Mic Pre

(Get discounts in the BSW Podcast Gear Store )

(11:00) Last 5 in 5 from Mark Jenson of www.podsqod.com MAC OSG http://podcast.macosg.com/ Palm OSC http://palmosc.com/test/Apple News Now http://www.applenewsnow.com/ Project Studio Network www.projectstudionetwork.com (yes, I know that's only four...)

Other Sites Mentioned: www.schoolofpodcasting.com/expo06

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 Podcasthttp://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.com )Media Moment (Salvation Army at www.mediamoment.blogspot.com )

Dave explains how to call a regular phone with Skype. Other sites Dave is involved withwww.todayinpodcast.com (With Gary and Rob)www.musicnewspodcast.net (Real People, Real News, Real Sarcasm)www.podcastclicks.com (banner exhcange program - free promotion)www.musicianscooler.com (Music Marketing For Bands)www.podcastingshirts.com

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 want to start another one before realizing that if we do a 15 minute podcast 4 times a week, that 4 HOURS of show production required. In some cases, you end up skimping on preparing good quality content, and then ALL your shows suffer.

Just Dave's way of saying, "Maybe you should think about it before starting another podcast."

See you at the Expo

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 (http://amateurtraveler.com/ )Smart City (http://www.smartcityradio.com/ )Ken Radio (???)Slashdot Review (http://slashdotreview.com/ )Slate Magazine (http://www.slate.com/id/2119317/ )Talkshoe.com a Discussion From "Today in Podcasting" (www.todayinpodcasting.com )

Dave's BOO YAH tip from Big Al Wagner of www.projectstudionetwork.com

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 (http://AmateurTraveler.com ) The Onion Radio Newshttp://www.theonion.com/content/radionews

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Questions from Rob at  www.robcasting.com "How do you afford this stuff?"