Jim is back and Dave got some feedback from the show? We've heard the "Signal to Noise Ratio" has become a bit more noise. So today we cut the show shorter when we ran out of topics. SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podcastbranding.co not only is Mark an award-winning graphic artist, he is also a podcaster.  He has made the artwork for my last few shows.  Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podcast Ever watch a movie that is based on a true story and wonder how much of the movie is true, Go to basedonatrustorypodcast.com and listen as they compare holly wood to history. MVP: Dog Podcast Network In a dog eat dog world . . . we’ve got you covered. Dog Podcast Network (DPN) is your premiere source for unique content related to our love of dogs. Check out dogpodcastnetwork.com 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  schoolofpodcasting.com/start TOPICS 00:01:18  Sponsor:podcastbranding.co 00:02:30  Mugshot:basedonatruestorypodcast.com 00:03:06  Signal to Noise Ratio 00:05:08  What Makes You Try a New Podcast? 00:13:27  Why do you listen? 00:14:59  Poppy Joins 00:17:50  Advertising Pricing 00:20:05  Acast Bought Podchaser 00:21:10  Awesome Supporters 00:23:00  Jim Has Replaced his Co-hosts With Guests 00:34:57  Awkward Conversations 00:35:48  Noisy Closet 00:40:32  Audacity Updated 00:41:07  Go back a few years and see where you were 00:44:20  Always Listen Before uploading Your Episode 00:45:10  App Summo Deals Brandy - See Demo Smart Prompt - See Demo 00:49:32  Email and Phishing 00:54:35  Newsletters 00:56:55  Cleaning up the Zoom H6 00:59:53  Surveying Your Audience 01:06:31  Mic Flags 01:09:11  Tascam DR-10 01:12:29  Marker 26 01:14:16  Previews   Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting Tascam DR-10 Rode reporter Microphone Zoom H6 Mic Flags Brandy - See Demo Smart Prompt - See Demo Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 400 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network