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March 10, 2024

Navigating Formatting Challenges in Apple Podcast Descriptions

This show is equipped with Podcasting 2.0 chapters. Get a modern podcast app at   Hello everyone, Dave Jackson here, your trusty guide through the podcasting landscape, welcoming you back to another episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach." Today,...

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Hello everyone, Dave Jackson here, your trusty guide through the podcasting landscape, welcoming you back to another episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach." Today, we're tackling a topic that's become a bit of a thorn in the side of podcasters everywhere: Apple Podcasts Formatting Issues. I've been there, wrestling with descriptions and ensuring everything looks as sharp as an HD display, no matter the platform. Whether you're tuning in from Spotify or Apple, we've got you covered with tricks of the trade.

I'm pleased to have the ever-knowledgeable Mathew Passy joining me today. Together, we will explore the best practices for formatting, divulging our experiences with dodging those pesky issues that can make or break the listener's experience. Expect to glean insights on doubling your paragraph spaces and placing key information where it matters most.

But that's just the starting point. We've got a full slate on our hands—discussing the widgets and gadgets of the audio world. We're talking remote recording platforms, mics, media hosts, and even my own trials with the Sony ZV 1 as a webcam. It's a treasure trove of tech talk that you won't want to miss.

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Video Version of this Episode
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Riverside Remote Video Recording
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Sony ZV-10 Camera
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Chapters

01:31 - Sponsor: podcastbranding.co

02:45 - Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com

03:15 - A View From The Outside

06:17 - Apple Podcasts Formatting

20:21 - YAY Podpage

21:53 - Trailergram?

25:20 - Apple Artwork Won't Update

28:32 - Controlling Your Show

33:15 - What if Your Editor Dies?

34:53 - 1Password To the Rescue

35:34 - Transcript Settings and Completion Percentage

39:53 - Adding People To Your Apple Account

40:45 - Programmatic Ads For Midrolls

45:13 - CPM VS. V4V

46:30 - People Are Adding More Ads

47:58 - Dynamic Content Does Not Mean Ads

51:24 - Dave's Transparency

56:41 - LibsynPro

59:21 - Using Your Phone as a Webcam

01:04:13 - AWESOME SUPPORTERS

01:05:41 - Sonic Cupcake THANK YOU

01:06:18 - Become an Awesome Supporter

01:06:36 - Mathew's Favorite Video Tool

01:07:58 - Favorite Microphone

01:08:43 - Favorite Media Host

01:09:41 - ID3 Tags

01:11:06 - Why Podpage Over Host Website?

01:15:22 - YouTube and Libsyn

01:20:08 - Giveaway Winner

01:22:25 - What's Coming Up on Mathew's Show

01:24:04 - What's Coming Up on Dave's Show

01:25:59 - Power of Podcasting Network