#122 This podcast originates at http://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com

Today we have an interview with Evo Terra who is the Author of Expert Podcasting for Dummies (as well as Podcasting For Dummies) and one of the master minds behind Podiobooks.com (Please note a new updated version of Podcasting for Dummies is coming out this fall).

In today's show we talk about what to expect from Expert Podcasting For Dummies (you are read the Table of Contents at Amazon.com ).

We also hear how Authors are giving away their ENTIRE book and still making money. (some very interesting numbers on the number of books sold, and how podcasting is leading to being publsihed).

Find out "All things Evo" at his site www.funanymore.com

Evo mentioned buying a domain. You can buy a .com domain name for $6.95 a year using the Godaddy Promotional Code "cooler3" at www.godaddy.com

I first heard a great interview with Evo and Fred Castenda at The Struggling Entrepreneur at http://strugglingentrepreneur.com/2008/01/19/evo-terra-author-and-wwwpodiobookscom/

Have a show promo? Submit your podcast to the Podcast Promo Show coming 2/14/08 at www.podcastpromoshow.com I also have an article "15 Tips For Better Podcast Promos" avaial at the Podcast Promo Show Website

If you are looking to start a podcast, or take your podcast ot the next level in record time check out our website www.schoolofpodcasitng.com

Today I explain how I received my second microphone arm (the one that cost $39 on ebay and it works better than the one I got for $29). However, now with my computer closer to my microphone I've decided to put some foam around the computer (leaving it room to "breathe") to cut back on the noise. The lesson learned?

A) I'm listening through the ears of a podcaster. Listen through the ears of a LISTENER. Your noise may be unoticable to most people.
B) Sound Soap From Biad ($80) does a good job removing it (but does take some tweaking. Buy it from Amazon for $79

LAST 5 IN % from Fred Castaneda of www.strugglingentrepreneur.com and www.gaincontrolofyourday.com

Tech 5 
Infor World Daily 
Weekly Web Tools 
The Morning Annoucnements 
Logical Weight Loss

Stereo Junkies

Fred interviews the US Podcast Junky www.podcastjunky.com in episode #21 and we got some tips on "Cyber clutter" (a previous episode) from the UK Podcast Junky.  http://www.podcastjunky.co.uk

Looking to keep your site simple, check out these resources
http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/design/how-to-make-minimalistic-design/

http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/design/minimalistic-web-design/

http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/design/minimalistic-web-designs/

Thanks to Podcast Junky UK
News, Views, Tips And Reviews Of Podcasts, Podcasting, Gadgets For Your MP3 Player And A Bit More Besides.
www.podcastjunky.co.uk

www.PodcastClicks.com is 50% off now through 3/1/08 see how this system delivered close to 27,000 clicks to podcasters in the last two years.

Got a promo for your podcast? Send a LINK to your promo to podcastpromoshow "at" gmail "dot" com (a new show coming from Dave Jackson)

Looking for some custom Podcast Production? Check out www.podcastfastpass.com and leave all the "technical stuff" to someone else while you focus on the content of your show.

This podcast episdoe #120 originates at http://www.shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com

One of the benefits of being a member of the School of Podcasting is our weekly roundtable / live Question and anser sessions (typical 60 - 120 minutes long). In the last session one of the members talk about how his business is growing due to podcasting. Podcasting is:

Enabling him to reach a global market
Helping qualify his leads
Enabling him to reach customers in a "no pressure" format
Enabling customer to "try before they buy."

Also in this podcast I talk about how you can save money buying a collapsable microphone (sometimes called "Scissors, or Broadcast") boom stand

To See Rich's business in action go to www.dearaddie.com

Other podcasters involved in the roundtable snippet Tim from www.sleddogpodcast.com )

The Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Arm Microphone costs $90 (and the cool thing about Same Day Music is there is no tax most of the time)

The Heil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast Boom goes for about $125 bucks.

If you look on ebay. You can find "microphone arms" for $29 CLICK HERE
For now at

or one with three bases for $39. at CLICK HERE

I currently have the $29 model and I love not having a stand next to my desk and the ability to move my microphone out of the way. I did have some issues as the stand holds the microphone in place, but when I first added a pop filter, the stand couldn't handle the weight. After really, really tightening the screws it seems to be working. I will get the $39 model later in the week and let you know how it goes.

If you would like to participate in the Podcaster Roundtables go sign up at the School of Podcastint www.schoolofpodcasting.com

Show #119 originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.com

Today I talk about how having a clean website at www.logicalloss.com lead to me getting a new advertiser.

I've relaunched Podcastclicks.com and from now through the end of February you can use the Podcast Clicks Promotional System for $10 a year (Price goes to $20 a year on 3/1/07).

We also talk about moving a site from blogger.com to using a hosted Wordpress site to run your podcast.

Sites Mentioned:

A1 Artist Spotlight www.a1artistspotlight.com
Jewish Teen Podcast www.jewishteen.net 
Audio Gumshoe www.audiogumshoe.com

Episode #118

Today I talk about some of the lovely podcasts I've run across that I feel are awful. It seems people are falling into certain areas:

The person who thinks they are going to make thousands of dollars next week.

The person who gets into podcast becuase they hear its cool, but have nothing to say. Ask them what their podcast is going to be about and they will say, "I don't know."

I've heard no less than four podcasts stating "how to make money in podcasting" and it turns out to be nothing but 40 minutes of talkshoe.com spewing. (nothing against talkshoe.com, but I've heard that podcast enough).

If you have a recording from a buinses meeting back in 1992 and think it would be a great podcast (that is if you can hear the speaker over the air conditioning) - you don't need to podcast that. You CAN, but the question is should you.

If you got into podcasting because you heard you can do it for free - you don't need to podcast. There are singers who sing for free. You can hear them at karaokee bars offending ears every Thursday. Spend a few bucks and take your podcast to the next level.

Thinking of starting a podcast in 2008? Remember that not only do you need the time to record the podcast, but you need the time to promote the podcast. Currently I have seven podcasts (www.podcastcoach.com ) and I don't spend enough time promoting my podcasts as I did when I had 2. Consequently, my numbers are growing slower than when I had a few podcasts.

If you are looking to start a Podcast, if you are looking to learn how to podcast, then please let me be your personal podcast coach by joining me at www.schoolofpodcasting.com