On today's episode, "Are Contests a Good Audience Builder?," we tackle a burning question: Are contests really the hidden gem for growing your podcast listenership, or are they just a magnet for spam and fake entries? I'll look at some of the crucial podcasting tools out there, like the demise of Evernote, and the rise of Notejoy, and StreamYard, and we'll dissect what these platforms offer in terms of features and price points. Dave's going to fill you in on the intricate dance of dealing with explicit content in podcasts, especially for those of you hoping to go global—we've got a list of countries with specific content restrictions you'll want to hear about. 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 true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com Support the Show on Patreon Be an Awesome Supporter!   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 Follow the Show  Follow the show on the following apps and never miss an episode Apple Podcasts- Spotify- Podurama- Podcast Guru - Castomatic Featured SupporterLatin Podcast Awards https://www.latinpodcastawards.com  Mentioned In This Episode Podpage www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks www.homegadgetgeelks.com  The School of Podcasting www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach  Become an Awesome Supporter www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome Gleam Contest Too https://supportthisshow.com/gleam  NoteJoy Evernote Alternative https://supportthisshow.com/notejoy  Zoom Podtrak P4 https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4 Stremyard https://supportthisshow.com/streamyard  Audio Hijack Pro https://rogueamoeba.com/  Small Business Matters Podcast https://smallbusinessmattersonline.com/   Social Media News Live https://socialmedianewslive.com/  Guardian Downcast https://www.guardiandowncast.com/  Live Well and Flourish https://www.livewellandflourish.com  Terribly Nerdy Podcast https://www.terriblynerdy.com/    Timeline Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Opening 00:01:12 - Sponsor: www.podcastbranding.co  00:02:33 - Mugshot: www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com  00:04:03 - Gleam Contests 00:06:09 - Free Contests  00:07:10 - Some People Love Free Stuff 00:10:20 - Live Well And Flourish Hits 100!  00:11:02 - Chat Room Reponses: Contests 00:11:28 - Merch Seems to Be Working On YouTube  00:12:50 - Chat Room Comments: Email and Swag  00:15:25 - Personal Notes are Huge  00:16:50 - Oats Overnight Brand  00:20:55 - Nerd Out: Web Hosting Pricing  00:25:51 - Niilo's PC Died  00:32:52 - Streamyard Issues?  00:37:47 - Do Premium Episodes Need to Be Marked Explicit?  00:41:37 - Leaving Evernote for NoteJoy  00:42:53 - A Recipe For Disaster  00:51:06 - Chat Room Chimes In: Being Offensive  00:55:00 - AWESOME SUPPORTERS  00:57:13 - Featured Support: Latin Podcast Awards  00:58:33 - Landing on a Schedule / Taking a Break  01:06:51 - Finding a Google Podcasts Replacement: podurama.com  01:10:32 - My Guest Won't Appear On Video  01:15:31 - Would You Let Someone Hide Their Face?  01:17:11 - Dave Podcasting From the Bathtub  01:19:01 - How to Introduce a Faceless Guest?  01:20:45 - How Full Is Your Podcast Diet?  01:22:31 - Coming Up