This episode covered a wide range of topics, from recommendations vs feed drops to event experiences, audio engineering, and more. Here are three key takeaways that I think will be valuable for you: The Power of Clear Communication: As podcast hosts, it's crucial to provide clear information about your show's theme or target audience. This helps potential guests understand the interview questions better, leading to more engaging and insightful conversations. Navigating the Event Landscape: The episode delves into the speaker's experiences attending various conferences and events. They highlight the advantages of smaller, more intimate gatherings, such as Indipodcon in New Jersey. Smaller events foster meaningful connections and conversations, unlike larger conferences, which can sometimes feel overwhelming. Feed Drops for Promoting Podcasts: Dave explains the concept of feed drops, where podcasters share an episode from another show on their own platform. We discuss two options: playing the entire episode or providing a host-read endorsement and linking to the episode. Feed drops can be a great way to collaborate and introduce your audience to new content. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach   Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at  podcastbranding.co   Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com   Mentioned In This Episode www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks Podcast www.homegadgetgeeks.com The School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach Become an Awesome Supporter www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome Elgato Low Profile Boom Arm https://supportthisshow.com/elgato-low-arm Plexicam https://supportthisshow.com/plexicam Otter Transcriptionhttps://supportthisshow.com/otter  Laptop Holder https://amzn.to/45Ly3RP Single Monitor Arm https://amzn.to/3EdJq9r  Time Stamps 0:00:02 - Opening  00:00:39 - National Dog Day  00:01:35 - Podcast Puppies  00:02:05 - PodcastBranding.co http://www.podcastbranding.co  00:03:30 - BasedOnATrueStoryPodcast.com http://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 00:04:14 - Podcast Movement Reflections  00:06:21 - Dave's Talk: Scheduling  00:08:58 - Podcast Movement Vs Evolutions  00:10:18 - Dave Played The Guitar  00:11:35 - Good Looks Easy  00:15:18 - The Power of Words  00:17:49 - The Joke That Didn't Work  00:21:44 - Feed Drop Vs Recommendation  00:24:36 - Three Amigos Cross Promotion  00:27:29 - Playing Clips From Another Show  00:28:58 - Different Points of Views  00:30:23 - Newbie Podcast Tracks?  00:33:42 - Honest Feedback  00:34:06 - Smaller Venues  00:37:03 - Spotify's Weird Strategy  00:38:42 - Stalled Podcast Career?  00:51:29 - Do You Really Want Feedback?  00:51:48 - Best Interview Length  00:58:11 - www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome  01:01:08 - Dinner at Podcast Movement  01:01:46 - Lower Boom Arms  01:02:28 - Stop Doing This  01:07:15 - Monitor Tray and Laptop Stand  01:12:47 - Ecamm Live is Coming  01:14:18 - Transcripts Best Practices?  01:22:50 - Mic Clamp Veso Bolt  01:25:00 - ChatGpt and Transcripts  01:27:58 - Standing Desk  01:29:14 - Time Saving Feature  01:30:54 - Wrap Up  Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 451 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network