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Powerful Praise and Constructive Criticism - Podcast Reviews
Episodes
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Agless Hockey
13/06/2018 Duration: 46minAgeless Hockey has a description of ” This is a podcast for hockey players over 50 years old.” The website is agelesshockey.com Things We Liked in This Episode There was some wise advice about not coming back from an injury early and how to NOT get your gear stolen He did a great job talking to a single person. There was no group speak. Shared some vulnerability which builds intimacy with his audience. The audio sounded fine The website is simple and easy to navigate. Great “Start Here” option on the website Great tease to get people to your website. Things He Might Want to Teak The transitions were very rough. You might want to see if the stories you are covering and be lined up in a way that makes it easier to transition from one to the other. Use your voice to signal you're changing topics. If nothing else, pause for a half a second. The “something about me” section at the end didn't really tie into anything. Erik would like to see you “turn up” the grumpy old man character a bit more. Be sure to turn the
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Copeland Coaching Podcast
21/05/2018 Duration: 01h12minDescription The Copeland Coaching Podcast is made for job seekers who want to jump-start their job search. Each week we dive into career topics from interviewing to personal branding to applying and negotiating. If you want to switch industries, change careers, or make more money, this is the podcast for you! Website https://www.copelandcoaching.com/ What We Thought Was Great Intro: “Turn job search into a slam dunk”. Great, short intro that told me everything You did a good job of connecting the interview into this theme. Your website the clean look. The homepage is very focused. It shows a lot of credibilities. The second half of the interview had great questions that would be immediately beneficial to your audience. What Could Use a Little Effort Part of the audio had a fair amount of static There were no links to his books in your show notes There was some low hanging fruit (The guest said, “That's a good question, and stammered at times) that Dave would've edited out. Work some more stories into the conv
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Caregiving For Dementia
14/05/2018 Duration: 55minDescription of Show The show is about the Delaney Family and living with someone with dementia. My mother has had dementia for two years now and I ‘m hoping that this podcast will help someone who's in the some situation. Also, I talk about my feeling on a lot of things like religion, politics, and there may even be a lot electronics.So basically the shows is a little bet of everything that we do and get into as a Family. Check out the show at https://babymountainradio.com/ What We Found Michael Was Doing Well Started off the show with a story and got to the story quickly The stream of consciousness of the show. The listeners feel the emotion and frustration. Transparency of “I don't know all the answers.” Nice call back at the end Things that Need Tweaked The opening line of where podcasting’s hard work made fun is a bit confusing. Maybe explain more what the show is about and what is in it for the listener. I don’t see where I leave you a comment. Is it just on the “contact us” page? The website is somewhat
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A Modelerslife
26/03/2018 Duration: 01h05minToday Dave and Erik review the podcast “A Modelerslife.” All modelers have a life but what do we know of it. This podcast is as much about the people in model railroading has it is about the hobby itself. I've met so many interesting people in the hobby over the years I decided it would be fun to share their back stories with everyone else. So come along with me, Lionel Strang my trusty sidekick, Jim Rindt and Bruce the mail boy as we discover just how many fascinating folks there are in this great hobby. Checkout their website at https://www.amodelerslife.com/ Things We Liked Good chemistry with the crew The audio quality was good for having such a large crew Good follow up questions A lot of in-depth analysis and tips on being a model railroader Erik loved the story of how the father got his son into trains at an early age (because that's how most people get into trains) Things that Could Be Better As new listeners, there was no introduction to the show (Welcome to the ___ where we ____). This doesn't have
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Garbled Twistery
22/12/2017 Duration: 39minGarbled Twistory is a retelling of common history in the most unconventional style. What The Show is Doing Right Lots of creativity making the show very unique Audio quality is not bad (mixing issues) What The Show Might Consider Doing Moving Forward S...Mentioned in this episode:Is Your Show GrowingI took my twenty years of podcasting experience and put them into a PDF for you. Check out 10 Strategies for growing your podcast can help you. Check it out.10 Tips
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Clarineat
08/12/2017 Duration: 01h06minDescription: Join host Sean Perrin as he discusses “all that’s new and neat with clarinet, with the neatest people in the industry” on the world’s most popular clarinet podcast. Past guests include distinguished artists such as Martin Fröst, Michael Lowenstern, and Lori Freedman, and product manufacturers such as Legere Reeds, Backun Musical Services, and Royal Musical Instruments. Check out the website at www.clarineat.com and be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter for a chance to win giveaways. What is Working I love the beginning of the show. There was a great tease and the housekeeping was quick The advertisement was quick and to the point and the music behind it was fine. I like that you gave a shout out to the latest patron Good follow questions Nice about page on your website The shopping cart was smooth and looks nice. It sounded more like a conversation than an interrogation. What Needs Work The intro music was a little long The biggest issue is your guests audio, and you don' have much contr
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Podcast Junkies
17/11/2017 Duration: 56minDescription: Podcast Junkies was born out of a genuine interest in and curiosity for this growing league of podcast hosts. It's hosted by Harry Duran. It features wide-ranging, authentic and sometimes candid interviews with this family of voices behind... Description:Podcast Junkies was born out of a genuine interest in and curiosity for this growing league of podcast hosts. It's hosted by Harry Duran. It features wide-ranging, authentic and sometimes candid interviews with this family of voices behind the microphone. The shows themselves cover a variety of topics such as Business, Finance Entrepreneurism, History, Comedy, Storytelling and more. Podcast Junkies explores the motivations behind the podcast's inception and allows the listener to connect on a more personal level with some of their favorite hosts Websitewww.podcastjunkies.com What Podcast Junkies is Doing Right Great clip at the beginning to make the audience curious You get right into the interview and questions You LISTEN to your guest and ask g
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The Money Answers Show
28/10/2017 Duration: 44minDo you need directions to a solid financial future? If so, The Money Answers Show with Jordan Goodman will provide you with a roadmap to making smart money decisions in every area of your personal finances. Join Jordan every Monday at 12 PM/PST 3 PM/EST for The Money Answers Show, on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel. Learn how and where to get the best deals on mortgages, cars, and insurance; find out the best ways to save for college and retirement, get out of debt, improve your credit rating, and save on your taxes. The Money Answers Show with Jordan Goodman will provide you with great tips on investment opportunities in real estate, stocks, annuities, and other investment vehicles. That’s The Money Answers Show with Jordan Goodman on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel, every Monday at 12 PM/PST. Find it at http://www.moneyanswers.com and in iTunes What We Liked About the Show You get right to the guest quickly Very comfortable as an interviewer. Solid journalist. The audio quality was fine. You did a great
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The Unwritable Rant
13/09/2017 Duration: 54minToday we are joined by Dave the Producer and Juliette Miranda of the Unwritable Rant podcast. A great podcast featuring bourbon and great stories. Find the show at http://www.theunwritablerant.com/ as well as in iTunes What The Podcast Did Well Juliette did a phenomenal job describing the bourbon, and the stories were great. The nicknames you had for your characters and the way you described them really showed off your writing chops. The theater of the mind was in full effect and had both of us laughing out loud. It was like we were in a scene of a movie as you revealed all the action (especially in the second story). The audio quality is great, and you had nice pacing of the story. The web design had a very minimalist approach making it easy to find things. What Needed a bit of Tweaking Both Erik and Dave were a bit confused as the intro didn't really explain what the show was about and at first, we thought the show was about bourbon. Juliette slid into her first story so smoothly, and neither one of us pick
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Say the Damn Score
24/07/2017 Duration: 44minToday we have Logan Anderson from the Say the Damn Score Podcast. His description is, “Say the Damn Score: An unprofessional podcast on professional sportscasting.” you can find it at www.saythedamnscore.com Here is what we liked About the Show The intro helped shape the atmosphere and branding of the show (a fun, edgy podcast) You got to the guest in less than 1 minute. The volume levels were good. The website has a clean and easy to navigate. The interview was great Logan did a TON of homework for his interview and it showed He asked great questions, and because he paid attention to his guest, great follow-up questions. What Might Need Some Tweaking His link to iTunes on his website started with “itpc://” which works, but you don't get credit for the subscribers (add your iTunes link in PowerPress under the destinations tab). Erik enjoyed the somewhat sarcastic opening but thought that spirit got a little lost and would advise “putting a little more smile” into his voice at times. At the beginning of the sh
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Fish Nerds
12/07/2017 Duration: 01h18minThe Fish Nerds podcast has a tagline, “Best fishing podcast that is always interesting, usually funny & mostly true.” This week Clay comes on to has us put the Fish Nerds Show under the microscope. Here is What We Liked Great branding. Everything seems well coordinated between the website and the podcast. You instantly know that you take fishing seriously, but not so much yourself (and this show is going to be fun). Hugo's cooking segments were “Super Real” and we loved the quality from a field reporter. The “Take one for the team” mention of mercury in the fish was humorous. Clay does a great job of sending people to his Facebook Group to keep the conversation going. Loved that his guest was someone he didn't agree with and brought him on to have a dialogue. You got to the content quickly. Some Thing That Need Polishing A couple of dead links on the website If Hugo could paint a picture a bit more with his words Clay refers to “We” when it's really only him. He has to be careful to not make sponsors soun
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A Time For Horses
22/03/2017 Duration: 01h07minToday Dave and Erik take a listen to a Time For Horses hosted by Abby Nemec What She is Doing Correctly You did a good job of explaining what these were and who would like them. Solid intro – great details in the stories Interesting mix of facts and op...Mentioned in this episode:Is Your Show GrowingI took my twenty years of podcasting experience and put them into a PDF for you. Check out 10 Strategies for growing your podcast can help you. Check it out.10 Tips
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Toastmasters 101
05/12/2016 Duration: 50minToastmasters 101 is a podcast for those people looking to know more about Toastmasters. Think if it is a beginning course for toastmasters. Kim Krajci, is the host and she also does the onthetablepodcasts.com (which for more advanced toastmasters) Here are the things we liked I like that what you’re reading is not in the show notes. Liked real life example of leaning on one arm I like that you showed your own struggles Love the actionable items, like “take the role of the toastmaster of a meeting” Love the production, gavel tap & “meeting adjourned” I like the light heated Tease Some Things That Need Tweaked There is nothing wrong with reading your podcast unless it sounds like you're reading. Most of the time you can't tell, but you had a few glitches. Where can I contact you or find more info? Where do I go from here? What if I am not in a Toastmasters group? You mentioned the manual. Yet I can’t find a link to it. Maybe change subscribe on spreaker to subscribe on Android. Click Play to Hear Toastmaste
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This is Rammy
14/11/2016 Duration: 01h34sThis week we look at This is Rammy a podcast that is here to keep you informed and entertained about news and events in and around Ramsbottom, that’s the one line description right there. Lee is a super nice guy. Here Is What We Liked Good audio, and the website is nice and clean. We loved the hyper local focus. Lee could become THE source for local news. Lee shared some short stories about what was going on with this life. We both felt like he was talking directly to us. He put the personal stuff at the end for the die-hard fans. He did a good job of “Shouting out” his audience The events section is a great resouece Things He Could Tweak He was a little stiff (announcer-ish) at the beginning. We both thought he should invest in some stickers to promote the show. It's a touch call because he doesn't need to state the obvious, but there may be people listening that need those details. We both would've appreciated a way to help the person who had the fire Maybe give a little more details on the owner of the re
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3H2 Humans
07/09/2016 Duration: 01h22minToday Eric and Dave review 3H2 Humans which according to their website a 3Hs Human is: The name 3H2 HUMANS is a shorthand, mathematical way to express 3H x 2 = 6H. Hungry Horse Humans, Health Happiness Humble are the 6 H’s. In plain English,Mentioned in this episode:Is Your Show GrowingI took my twenty years of podcasting experience and put them into a PDF for you. Check out 10 Strategies for growing your podcast can help you. Check it out.10 Tips
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Punched Up
27/07/2016 Duration: 49minPunched up is a podcast by Michael Malone and this is not your typical comedian interview show. Mark takes the stories that are only heard in the “Green room” backstage at comedy clubs and brings them to life in a well produced format similar to a style you might hear at NPR. The Good Things This show is so well edited, and produced. We liked the quick into and how he got right into the story The website has a simple/clean design, and the occasional colors make things stand out. There are lots of opportunities to subscribe on every episode. Things That Could Use a Tweaking In the event someone downloads your episode (which Mark had turned off) you are missing the ID3 tag for the image. Eric thought the music at times should be used more as a transition, not to be used to set the mood (there are times when that works, and other times when it becomes distracting). Be more specific with your call to action. If you want tweets, give your Twitter handle, make it easy to subscribe. Mark is using Feedburner, which w
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Germ Free Zone
14/04/2016 Duration: 01h04minToday we talk with Bruce from the Germ Free Zone. Bruce has done something no other podcaster has done. He has brought Dave and Erik in before he even launched his show. He wanted feedback before he gets into iTunes. Here is what we found: Good Stuff: Bruce has a great intro, his kids are cute, and his passion is obvious. Bruce has great fats, and great personal stories that really sucked you in. Things That Could Be Improved: His use of music throughout the episode became distracting. He needs to get his kids to slow down when they read. Work on the layout of the show. It might make better as a shorter show with a great tease about the next show. A little focus on the germ free zone, and the membership site, and the complaint form. Bruce's show will be coming soonMentioned in this episode:Is Your Show GrowingI took my twenty years of podcasting experience and put them into a PDF for you. Check out 10 Strategies for growing your podcast can help you. Check it out.10 Tips
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VR Workforce Studio
21/03/2016 Duration: 50minToday Dave and Eric take a look at the VR Workforce Studio. Here are the things we feel are working: Like the highlight intro and creative intro. It got our attention, had a certain “what’s coming next” with the changing voices. Nice job getting guests to tell stories. Very descriptive in Rick’s intro, and we knew what to expect. “Tell us about the view from the passenger seat” great question Great pace, and you keep things moving. Here are some things we feel could be improved: You introduced George's story, got me teased in and then went to the other guest. Music in middle of George’s answer was a little distracting. Music between George and Mary sounded like we were going into another story Your headline, “George Dennehy and his rise to stardom as a guitarist and singer” has no mention that he has no arms Dave felt a little lost going to Mary's story and then back to George. At time some radio cliche's snuck in. Click The Player to listen to the VR Workforce Studio Podcast Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe
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Joes US Daily History Lesson
15/02/2016 Duration: 55minToday we look at Joe’s US Daily History Lesson. You can find it at http://joesdailyushistorylesson.com/ Great Stuff Keep Doing This: This content is solid. I like the way it includes a variety of topics from landmarks to business to sports.Mentioned in this episode:Is Your Show GrowingI took my twenty years of podcasting experience and put them into a PDF for you. Check out 10 Strategies for growing your podcast can help you. Check it out.10 Tips
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Mind Drippings
11/01/2016 Duration: 56minDoug Salamone aims to bring interesting stories and interviews with points of view from a different mindset on his Mind Drippings show. The world needs innovative, artistic, entrepreneurial disruption to develop and evolve. Today Eric and Dave go over his episode, his audio, and his website. Here is what we found: What is Working The intro was nicely produced and made a great first impression. It sets the stage and let's people know what to expect. He made some really good points, and worked in some stories to help make points The website has a clean interface The podcast feels like a discussion rather than a question/answer session. Great logo What Could Be Tweaked Doug could work on starting out the show by introducing his guest and really explaining who the person is, what they bring to the table, and why they are on the show. Then the first question could push the conversation in the direction Doug is looking to go. At time his transitions from topic to topic was a bit choppy. There is no reason to announ