Today we are looking at the Skeptic Metaphysicians. Their description is, "Like Mulder from the X-Files, we want to believe. So we've embarked on a journey of discovery. We've talked to people deeply entrenched in the spiritual, metaphysical, mental health and self-help worlds. We've thrown ourselves into weird and wonderful experiences, and we're sharing them with you in an effort to find the trick to self-growth. Whether your interests lie in the metaphysical or the spiritual or even grounded in the three-dimensional world, this show will help you explore the endless possibilities of self-growth....tinged with a hint of the supernatural. New episodes every Wednesday!Check out their website at www.skepticmetaphysician.comWhat We Liked About the Show* Some really good questions were asked* You did a GREAT job of being skeptical without being cynical (a very safe space)* You didn't interrupt the guest when they were in the thick of a story* We loved your description of the show* You did a great job of stepping into the shoes of your guest.* You take the show seriously but still kept it light.* The website looks great using Podpage (http://www.trypodpage.com)* Your "final" answer showed vulnerability and was amazing.* Great job explaining the roles (scientist) of the people involved.* The podcast sounds great.What We Thought Needed Tweaked* We loved your description, but it took a little long to get to that description* Who is Karen? (neither the episode or the website answered this question).* You (in some cases) ask a question and add a description/backstory. Flip the content around and set up the question and ask the question last (so the guest hears the question last).* Don't forget to use people's names when you have multiple hosts.* Get comfortable with awkward pauses* Use one call to action (and rotate if needed). * FYI, ratings and reviews do not help you be found in Apple (social proof only)* Do not refer to the listener as "listeners."Get ReviewedGo to www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme (https://www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme)Mentioned On This EpisodeSchool of Podcasting (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start)Podcast Talent Coach (http://www.podcasttalentcoach.com)trypodpage.com (http://www.trypodpage.com)learnpodpage.com (http://www.learnpodpage.com)

Today we are joined by Perry Carpenter from the 8th Layer Insights podcast.Description: Get ready for a deep dive into what cybersecurity professionals often refer to as the "8th Layer" of security: HUMANS. Welcome to 8th Layer Insights (8Li). This podcast is a multidisciplinary exploration into how the complexities of human nature affect security and risk. Author, security researcher, and behavior science enthusiast Perry Carpenter taps experts for their insights and illumination. Topics include cybersecurity, psychology, behavior science, communication, leadership, and moreWebsite: https://8thlayerinsights.com/ (https://8thlayerinsights.com/)Things You're Doing Correct* The audio production is amazing.* The sidekick of "Carl" was creative* Asked some really good questions and stayed out of the guest's way.* As the episode isn't super long, the summaries at the end of a point signaled you were moving on to a new point.* Loved the insights and vulnerability* The website is clean and very useful* Very well put togetherThings That Might Need Some Buffering* The show needs an intro to explain "Here is what we do here." You explain it later in the show. I would move it to the beginning of the show. The description really suggests a name change. Start with the end in mind, and look at who hires you to speak? If you're trying to spotlight soft skills, then tie them back to cyber security.* The name is somewhat inside baseball. Maybe add a tagline to make it easier to get found* I would’ve added a link to the sponsor and the steve king book in your show notes. I totally missed it in the sidebar.* You have a lot of voices and from time to time we're not sure who said what.They all sounded different but we forget who is who.Get ReviewedHave your Show Reviewed by going to podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme (https://www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme)Find Dave at schoolofpodcasting.com (http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com) and Erik at podcasttalentcoach.com (http://www.podcasttalentcoach.com)

Today we are looking at the Dream Believe with George DeMartino Podcast. The description of the show is:98% of people live their lives and don't achieve their dreams or goals. They’re not really living - just following a routine. I’m George DeMartino and I hope to inspire you to take the path less beaten through my stories and the stories of others that are just as unorthodox. So step into the arena. Subscribe and listen now to the Dream Believe podcast We hope we can inspire you to take your first stepGeorge's website is https://dreambelievepodcast.com/ (https://dreambelievepodcast.com/)What We Liked About the PodcastGeorge has tremendous energy and tons of experiences and stories. He has an enthusiasm to help cheer you on to greater things.Very conversational filled with great stories.George has that New York flavor, and his personality shines through.You have an obvious passion for your subject.He had some great questions and you built a nice story arch.You had a great question at the end that brought everything full circleThe website loaded fastWhat He Might Want to PolishHis intro was missing a bit of setup to let us know where we are going.His first questions need a little pacing (one question at a timeBe aware of the curse of knowledge. You may know things about the guest that the audience doesn't. You need to make sure to bring the audience up to speed. What is Hydroflax?Your editor could remove some of the stammers, which results in you and your guest sounding more confident in what you're saying. There is also a slight buzz in your audio at times.Work on your call to action at the end of the show. If you want to monetize, you should start working on an email list with tools like Mailerlite, or ConvertkitThe website had lots of different topics from different parts of your life. It was confusing.Give each episode its own blog post with show notes and a player to attract Google. Clean navigation at the top of the page would help your website.Maybe use the blurb on your website as the intro to the show. At the end of the interview put your stamp on it and summarize and inject yourself into the show.Check out George's show at https://dreambelievepodcast.com/Get Your Show ReviewedGet some constructive feedback from TWO podcast consultants as we help you identify your goals, and then evaluate your show, your website and make sure you are headed in the right direction to achieve those goals.Go to podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme

Everything Everywhere Daily is going under Erik and Dave's microscope. The description of the show is:Everything Everywhere Daily tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, history, science, geography, and culture. The website is https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast (https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast) What We Liked About the Podcast Good use of Audible. Nice job of going the extra mile to make the sponsor fit the show. You have a good tease to open the show. Great presentation. Very natural sounding. Nice shout out to the listener at the end (where this type of content belongs). Nice story arc Your photography is amazing on your website. Easy to find subscribe buttons on your website. What You Might Try In the Future You don't mention your website. For Dave, there were too many details (who is this for?). There is music for the sake of nothing. Add a voice over to that to help explain the show. Change the link on your gear page so it opens in a new window. In Libsyn add your JioSaavn destination. There isn't much about you or your unique past (at least in this episode). There is no close to the show. It just ends. At least ask them to share the show with a friend.    

Today Dave and Erik review The Colon Health Podcast. Their description in Apple is, "Interviews with the world's leading professionals and experts in gastroenterology, research, nutritional science, medical technology, and more. If it impacts your colon health, we cover it here on the Colon Health Podcast. Hosted by Dr. Dac Teoli." Their website is https://www.colonoscopy.com/podcast/ What We Liked About The Show The intro is solid and gives you what you need. The phrase, "We have three big problems" really caught my attention (it's a great setup). I learned some stuff I could use at a dinner party. The host has great pipes. I love the “to be fair” and showing of both sides of the data. Really positioned the other Dr. Dale as the Expert. The website made it easy to find the podcast. Some Things You Might Try Moving Forward Add more about the benefit to the listener. You give lots of stats/data early in the episode. Numbers are hard to follow in audio. You can put the stats in the show description and direct people to the website. Erik thought you could sound friendlier, and Dave thought spelling the website and name was a little odd. You introduce the guest, and then we don't hear from him for a LONG TIME. Then you just dump the show into his lap, and he talks for a LONG TIME. It had the feel like you were doing a presentation instead of a conversation. At the end of the show, give the listener a benefit to take action. If possible (realizing Doctors may not be that tech savvy) get them off the phone. It was good that you sounded good and were on a microphone You have some "group Speak." Phrases such as, "Our listeners out there”, etc. “To you, our listener.” Who else would it be? A fair amount of calls to action at the end, and be sure to explain the benefits of those calls to action

Today Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com) and Erik K. Johnson from Podcast Talent Coach (http://www.podcasttalentcoach.com)take a look at the Pharmacist's Voice (https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/) hosted by Kim Newlove. Here is the description of the podcast: The Pharmacist’s Voice The Pharmacist's Voice (https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/) Podcast is a weekly, journey-style podcast about Ohio pharmacist Kim Newlove's career change from pharmacist to voice actor. She alternates solo shows and interview shows. The solo shows are about her career change, and the interview shows feature a variety of people who use their voices to advocate, educate, or entertain. What We Liked About the Show Kim does a good job explaining why the guest is on a show and has a clear idea of who should (and shouldn't be on her show). Kim does a good job of bringing the guest back on topic. Her audio sounds great. Her website is a PHENOMENAL example of someone who has a business AND a podcast and doesn't bury the podcast while keeping the business front and center. Some Things That Could Use Some Tweaking Kim is a voice actor, so her diction is perfect. Towards the end of the show, we conclude that when she slows down the speed of her talking it makes it appear that her diction and delivery is a bit stiff. Her demo is amazing and filled with energy. We want more of that. While Kim's website does a great job of promoting her business, she barely mentions her services in the podcast. She does ask people to visit her website but could boost this effort by explaining why. We provide a few examples of how to tie her business into her podcast. Conclusion As a journey podcast, Kim's podcast has already resulted in her getting some voice work. With 100 episodes under her belt, she is doing a lot of things correctly. He website is a great website where everything appears planned, and her brand just oozes professionalism. We wish her all the best. Check out her show at https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/ (https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/) Mentioned In This Episode Get Your Show Reviewed at https://www.podcasterviewshow.com/reviewme (https://www.podcasterviewshow.com/reviewme) Find Dave at https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com) Find Erik at https://www.podcasttalentcoach.com (https://www.podcasttalentcoach.com) Buy us a Coffee at   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson)

Book Marketing Mentors:  Jam-packed with smart, easy and simple ideas, this weekly podcast features experts who share proven techniques to add power and zest to supercharge your book marketing plan. Hosted by Susan Friedmann, CSP, international bestselling author, and founder of Aviva Publishing, this new and exciting podcast aims to rev up your marketing efforts with fewer struggles, and more success. Start listening today and discover how to get noticed in a crowded marketplace. Want Your Show Reviewed? Go to www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme (https://www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme) What We Liked About the Show Dave enjoyed the Emotion Wheel and felt it was something he would look deeper into that topic when the show was over. Your voice over guy did a nice single call to action. Solid interview style. Very comfortable. The questions set him up to give a ton of useful info. I like the big “subscribe” button on the home page. The intro tells us exactly who the show is for and what it is about. I like the category section - easy to binge listen What We Thought Could Be Improved I would prefer you tell me why YOU are excited to have this person on instead of reading his bio. The show doesn't mention authors, and it would help to tie any strategies back to authors. Dave felt you repeating what the guest just said was not helpful. Remove Google Play from you website and add Google Podcasts and Spotify. (maybe make a subscribe page with directions) While there is an "About" for the podcast, We need a paragraph to answer, “Why should I listen to Susan?” The call to action would come across better if it came from you. The WordPress theme you are on is from a company that went out of business. Check out Second Line Themes (https://supportthisshow.com/secondline). The answers were very technical. Get the guest to tell some stories. Engage. Examples. Lots of “schedule appointment” buttons. You ask “Need help with book marketing?” Is that the real pain? or is it “get noticed” “sell more books” “become a best seller”? “Contact” is just “schedule an appointment” again. Maybe e-mail or phone. Check Out Book Marketing Mentors Website: https://www.bookmarketingmentors.com/ (https://www.bookmarketingmentors.com/)

Today we look at Paypod the payments and fintech podcast (https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/). Here is their description from Apple podcasts: Welcome to PayPod, a show that explores the fast-changing world of payments and fintech. The show features interviews with leaders and entrepreneurs in the payments and fintech industries. Each episode, you’ll hear an interview directly with a leader of the payments industry. We talk with fintech entrepreneurs, security experts, mobile developers, eCommerce pros, and more... From credit card processing to bitcoin... from retail point of sale systems to cutting edge digital payments software… merchant accounts. mobile checkout, lending marketplaces, and beyond… we cover it all! What We Liked About the Show Once the interview started Scott seemed very relaxed and enjoyed having a conversation with his guest. While there was some "Bitcoin Rah Rah" it wasn't 100% a pep rally for bitcoin. Great short introduction that gets right to the point It was a good discussion about cryptocurrency itself worldwide. You do a good job balancing the discussion of the app with the discussion of the industry overall. The courage to cover contrarian views was great, and you did a great job of setting up the guest and then getting out of his way as his passion came through. I liked that you attempted to skip the guest's backstory (even though he admittedly went on some tangents). The website was clean and does a great job of having a podcast page without distracting from the business. Things That Might Need Improved You really need to determine who this show is for and talk specifically to that audience. There may be more than one type of listener, but you really need to embrace one. Erik thought a bit more on the benefit of the show for the listener. How am I going to benefit? Leave yourself a little room at the beginning of that before the discussion starts to demonstrate your authority in this space and what you do and how you help people. Not sure what you could do about this, but an Australian only app cuts out a chunk of the world. A walk through of the process of the app, what it does, and why I would use it. A fair amount of jargon. Depending on who the audience is, you might need to explain some of the terms. The guest had mentioned he had authored a book, and you mentioned you would put a link in the show notes (but didn't). You did a great job of having a single call to action, but that one call to action wasn't in alignment with your goals. You had stated you wanted more feedback on the topics that interest the audience. If this is the true goal, you need to specify this as your call to action. Add some more obvious subscribe buttons (instead of links) in the episodes (it is all about the subscribers). FIND THE PAYPOD​ THE PAYMENTS AND FINTECH PODCAST Check out the Paypod podcast at https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/ (https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/)      

We reviewed Jayson's podcast  The Ankylosing Spondylitis (http://www.spondypodcast.com/) Podcast  a year ago and so it was great to catch up with him and see how he and his podcast are doing. You can subsctibe to Jayson's show at https://www.spondypodcast.com/ (https://www.spondypodcast.com/) TIME TABLE 01:33 A Little bit about "the show" 02:29 Jayson Starts His Show 03:24 Getting Feedback 04:28 The Power of the Niche 05:01 New Podcaster Expectations 07:08 Jayson Creates Better Notes 08:08 Jayson Gets Some Press 09:09 Did we give any bad advice? 10:36 Jayson's Newsletter 11:58 Dave Learns He Needs to Promote 12:22 Features and Benefits 13:54 Advertising in a Niche 17:47 Pricing Advertising 19:24 Jasyson is Tracking Growth 22:31 Two Types of Sponsors 26:00 What's Next 27:44 Panel Discussions Tip 29:44 Episode length 32:00 The Connection Power of Podasting 37:19 Big Agencies Get Your Show Reviewed We help make podcasts better! Get your show reviewed by going to podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme (http://www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme) Find Dave at www.schoolofpodcasting.com (http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com) Find Erik at www.podcasttalentcoach.com (http://www.podcasttalentcoach.com) This show is part of the Power of Podcasting Network (http://www.powerofpodcasting.com). Changing the world one download at a time.  

Today Dave and Erik touch base with Adam from Tactical Breakdown to see how his podcast is doing since the last time we reviewed (http://podcastreviewshow.com/tactical-breakdown/) his show. Adam niched down to his audience, and really focused on his target audience and realized not everyone is his audience. Adam has delegated the production work to a company that allows him to focus more on the courses and live events. He started and launched an online training program, and now does his podcast full time. Adam had questions about creating an Amazon Flash Briefing (and we explain there is a difference between an Amazon Skill, and an Amazon Flash Briefing). Adam also has people in his audience and industry to have Adam consult on running their event, and help with their podcast. Adam updated his intro based on our suggestions and fixed the audio issues he had in the past. Check out Adam at https://www.thebreakdown.ca/ and check out his monthly roundtable for instructors (https://www.thebreakdown.ca/irt) and SMEs Listen on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tactical-breakdown/id1468167749), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ejj0yK8Y3n8wTbWmEiaTw), Google (https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RhY3RpY2FsYnJlYWtkb3duL2ZlZWQueG1s). at https://www.thebreakdown.ca/ (https://www.thebreakdown.ca/) Let Us Help You Improve Your Podcast Come on the Podcast Review Show so we can help you do more of the things that are working, and identify those things that might need to be tweaked. Sign up You can find Erik at PodcastTalentCoach.com (http://www.podcasttalentcoach.com/) You can find Dave at SchoolofPodcasting.com (http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/) This show is part of the Power of Podcasting (http://www.powerofpodcasting.com/) Network. The post Where are They Now? Adam Kinakin From Tactical Breakdown (http://podcastreviewshow.com/where-are-they-now-adam-kinakin-from-tactical-breakdown/) appeared first on Podcast Review Show - Get Your Podcast Reviewed (http://podcastreviewshow.com/).

Description Get actionable training and tactics from the best Law Enforcement, Military, and Emergency Response instructors in the world. Join us on our quest to make you, your agency, and your community safer. Our goal is to bring you a platform that gives an in-depth look at the most current training, tactics, and technology used by today's top Law Enforcement, Military, and Security experts. Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) bring you their real-world knowledge and experiences and breakdown the incidents, operations, and personal stories that influenced them. We are proud to have partnered with organizations from across Canada to raise awareness of Mental Health and Crisis Response for our First Responders, LEOs, Active & Veteran Military Members, and Security Personnel across the world. We will be bringing on experts to share information and resources that you can use yourself, another person, or your organization. What We Liked Great energy. Great guest Glad that reminded me who the guest is and why he's there. Good job of explaining CCTM might do that more often. Nice job of talking to one person most of the time. Nice job of teasing “coming up on the podcast” (maybe get more specific). Have a good shift – you really know your listener. Nice job of staying out of the guest's way, and letting him state his opinion. Nice job asking the guest to clarify. Nice focused call to action. Great resources and easy contact page. The website is easy to navigate. What Might Need a Little Polish A lot of history of the guest. Do we need all of his backstories? Your volume needs adjusting during the intro. Have a first question that gets into the content instead of a generic history question. Some low hanging ums, but not enough to worry about. No way to share episodes. If you're using an iframe, those are horrible for SEO. White text on a black background can be taxing on the eyes. The occasional use of group speak. Your newsletter needs more of an incentive. Listen to Show Listen on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tactical-breakdown/id1468167749), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ejj0yK8Y3n8wTbWmEiaTw), Google (https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RhY3RpY2FsYnJlYWtkb3duL2ZlZWQueG1s). at https://www.thebreakdown.ca/ (https://www.thebreakdown.ca/) Get Reviewed Want to get your show reviewed? Go to www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme (http://www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme)   The post Tactical Breakdown (http://podcastreviewshow.com/tactical-breakdown/) appeared first on Podcast Review Show - Get Your Podcast Reviewed (http://podcastreviewshow.com/).   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTl1ex_Llj4&feature=emb_logo

Description Rob Fonte is the host of the Leadership Jam Session Podcast (http://www.leadershipjamsession.com/), where every other week you'll get to hear leaders at all levels of management share their practical solutions to the management challenges you face every day. On this podcast, Rob shares leadership experiences with listeners by bringing in leaders from all different levels to “Jam” on a variety of leadership topics. Some of the best insights are captured from just listening and learning from each other as they share their experiences. More importantly, we learn to see things through the lens of a different perspective and how to move forward with a different approach. With that concept in mind, the Leadership Jam Session podcast was born. Be sure to stay up to date at leadershipjamsession.com (http://www.leadershipjamsession.com/). What We Liked About it * Great short introductions and you got right to the content * The intro identifies who the show is for and what to expect. * Great stories and insights from your guests * Great transitions from speaker to speaker and getting everyone involved * I liked the occasional summary of what your guests said. * You had a great space for guests to be vulnerable and share insights. What Might Need Some Polish * Do a quick recap of the question when getting others involved. * “almost out of time” is a holdover from the radio. * Always talk to one person and avoid group speak * Work more of who you are and why people should listen. * Maybe work the guest's name in more so we know who is talking. * Direct people to the website for calls to action. * Add a Google Podcasts to the website and update Captivate to show subscribe buttons * Position yourself as the expert and do a summary of “what did we learn” to inject YOU into the content. * Determine who your true target audience member is and design the content with them in mind. Check out The Leadership Jam Session www.leadershipjamsession.com (http://www.leadershipjamsession.com/)Available on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-jam-session/id1482942524)and Google (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vbGVhZGVyc2hpcC1qYW0tc2Vzc2lvbi8%3D)along with wherever fine podcasts are available Get Your Show Reviewed Go to www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme (http://www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme) The post Leadership Jam Session (http://podcastreviewshow.com/leadership-jam-session/) appeared first on Podcast Review Show - Get Your Podcast Reviewed (http://podcastreviewshow.com/).   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3uxIL5aZFw&feature=emb_logo

Description Developing Resilient Leaders What We Liked About The Show * Nice opening. Nice story. You get right to it. * Lovely Dirty Harry Imitation * The website looks amazing and very professional * It's precise. You make your point and get out. What We Thought Needed Tweaking * Dave thought this was close to being a performance it was so well-read * There was some confusion about who the story was about. Was this you golfing? * The audio level on the Dirty Harry clip was a little low * When you say “Folks” its “group speak” * Add a “Book Trent” button to the website * A little stronger connection of the opening story to the topic. “Today we are going to talk about” More Information Website: trenttheroux.com (https://trenttheroux.com/podcast/)Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/swimming-in-the-flood/id1455100647)Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3N3aW1taW5naW50aGVmbG9vZC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw)   The post SWIMMING IN THE FLOOD (http://podcastreviewshow.com/swimming-in-the-flood/) appeared first on Podcast Review Show - Get Your Podcast Reviewed (http://podcastreviewshow.com/).