Welcome To The Podcast Answer Man Podcast!

Podcast Answer Man PodcastI (Cliff Ravenscraft) launched the Podcast Answer Man podcast back in December of 2006, one year after I started podcasting. I had been approached by several people, asking me to help them to launch a podcast. Technically, I was still podcasting as a hobby at that time and I had decided to start doing some paid consulting work on the side.

One thing led to another and less than a year, after launching the Podcast Answer Man podcast, I became convinced that I could actually make a living doing podcasting full-time as my career. In January of 2008, left my full-time career as an insurance agent, in a family run insurance agency, to do what I love for a living! If you want to hear the full story of how this happened, I would encourage you to see the video on my about page.

Podcast Answer Man is perfect for the brand new podcaster and seasoned podcasters alike. My goal is consistently encourage podcasters to dream big and to always think about how they can take their podcast to the next level.

If you like this podcast, you may also be interested to know that I produce an entire network of podcasts at the Generally Speaking Production Network..

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141 Podcast Answer Man – Hosting, Engaging Your Audience, Audio Quality, And More

December 31, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 141 Hosting, Engaging Your Audience, Audio Quality, And More Right Click Here To Download In this episode you will hear the following information: I take a call from Dave Dufour where he asks a few questions about hosting your podcast on your own v/s [...]

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140 Podcast Answer Man – Dan Miller Interview – Author of 48 Days To The Work You Love And No More Mondays

December 18, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 140 Dan Miller Interview – Author of 48 Days To The Work You Love Right Click Here To Download I started podcasting as a hobby four years ago, on December 16th, 2005. Over the course of the first two years, it became a dream [...]

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139 Podcast Answer Man – What To Do When Your Podcast Becomes An Infomercial

December 9, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 139 What To Do When Your Podcast Becomes An Infomercial Right Click Here To Download I recently received an email from a long time listener who suggested that he was contemplating unsubscribing from the Podcast Answer Man podcast and he provided his thoughts on [...]

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138 Podcast Answer Man – Crushing It

December 7, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 138 Crushing It Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I pretty much bounce all over the place. The main theme of this episode is how excited I am about the content found in Gary Vaynerchuk’s new book titled “Crush It.” During the [...]

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137 Podcast Answer Man – Broadcast Host Vs Telos One

November 30, 2009

Yet Another Video Episode Podcast Answer Man Episode 137 Broadcast Host v/s Telos One I break out my Kodak Zi8 once again to bring you this very brief episode with my thoughts of how the JK Audio Broadcast Host compares to the Telos One Digital Hybrid (Both of which are available for purchase through me). [...]

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136 Podcast Answer Man – Interview – Mignon Fogarty – Grammar Girl

November 20, 2009

Podcast Answer Man Episode 136 Interview With Mignon Fogarty Right Click Here To Download Last night, my wife and I had the opportunity to discuss podcasting as a career with Mignon Fogarty, also known as Grammar Girl. Mignon is the creator of Grammar Girl and the founder and managing director of Quick and Dirty Tips. [...]

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135 Podcast Answer Man – Will Affiliate Advertising Increase Your Credibility?

November 12, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 135 Will Affiliate Advertising Increase Your Credibility? Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I share my thoughts on the question of whether or not having affiliate marketing is a good way to build credibility during the initial growth phase of your podcast. [...]

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134 Podcast Answer Man – Video – Studio Tour

November 5, 2009

Special Video Episode Podcast Answer Man Episode 134 gspn.tv Studio Tour It’s not very often that I put a video episode into the Podcast Answer Man podcast feeds, let alone a 30 minute one. However, the community has been begging for a video tour of the gspn.tv studio for the longest time. Until recently, I’ve [...]

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133 Podcast Answer Man – Leo Laporte Admits Nobody Cares About Video

November 2, 2009

Podcast Answer Man Episode 133 Leo Laporte Admits Nobody Cares About Video Right Click Here To Download In episode 130, I shared some audio clips from a talk that Leo Laporte gave at the Online News Association Conference in San Francisco recently. In that talk, Leo had shared that he made over 1.5 million dollars [...]

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132 Podcast Answer Man -What Does Soda Pop Have To Do With Podcasting?

October 25, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 132 What Does Soda Pop Have To Do With Podcasting Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I explain why I think this YouTube video about soda pop holds one of the major keys to successful podcasting. I also mentioned a service called [...]

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131 Podcast Answer Man – Branding A Mustache

October 19, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 131 Branding A Mustache Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I hit record without any show notes in front of me. However, I came prepared with a great deal of community feedback. I play several bits of feedback about the episode I [...]

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130 Podcast Answer Man – Leo Laporte Makes 1.5 Million From Podcasting

October 13, 2009

Podcast Answer Man Episode 130 Leo Laporte Makes 1.5 Million From Podcasting Right Click Here To Download In this episode, share my thoughts and reactions on a Mashable blog post that said, “Podcast pioneer Leo Laporte gave a talk at the Online News Association Conference in San Francisco recently, giving insights into the future of [...]

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129 Podcast Answer Man – Finding Music For Your Podcast

October 7, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 129 Finding Music For Your Podcast Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I answer several listeners from the podcasting community. First off, I answer the question about where you can find music for your podcast. I mention MusicBakery.com, GarageBand’s free music provided [...]

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128 Podcast Answer Man – Extending Your Brand With Twitter

September 30, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 128 Extending Your Brand With Twitter Right Click Here To Download In this episode. I mentioned that I was recently interviewed by my friend Ray on his Podcaster’s Studio Podcast. I share a personal story of the power of Twitter in extending your brand. [...]

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127 Podcast Answer Man – Improving Your Sound Quality

September 23, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 127 Improving Your Sound Quality Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I share an example how a client recently improved the quality of the sound of his show by simply using a professional digital audio recorder like the Edirol R-09. Several folks [...]

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126 Podcast Answer Man – Making Money From Your Podcast

September 16, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 126 Making Money With Your Podcast Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I share some basic thoughts about how one can make money from producing a podcast. There are so many options out there. Join a network that will try to find [...]

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125 Podcast Answer Man – Digital Recorders And Bit Rates

September 9, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 125 Digital Recorders And Bit Rates Right Click Here To Download In this episode, Scott shares some thoughts after having me do a 100 point evaluation of his podcast, The SciFi Diner Podcast. Another client, Ray, called in to share his appreciate of the [...]

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124 Podcast Answer Man – Thoughts On Enhanced Podcasts

September 2, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 124 Thoughts On Enhanced Podcasts Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I share some insights as to the process of how an mp3 goes from being uploaded to libsyn.com, posted into a WordPress entry, which creates a link to the file in [...]

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123 Podcast Answer Man – A Patent For Podcasting?

August 26, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 123 A Patent For Podcasting? Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I share some shocking news in the world of podcasting. There has been a story posted that states that a Californian company receives patent for Podcasting. I share what this article [...]

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122 Podcast Answer Man – Audio Editing Software For Podcasters

August 19, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 122 Audio Editing Software For Podcasters Right Click Here To Download In this episode: * Nick called to mention Mail Chimp as an option for mailing lists. * Jonathan shared some additional insight on naming schemes. * Jonathan also shared some thoughts on other [...]

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121 Podcast Answer Man – 100 Point Podcast Evaluation

August 12, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 121 100 Point Podcast Evaluation Right Click Here To Download In this episode Nick Padley called in about an Update to Garage Band. As it turns out, they added an option to turn off the auto-normalize process when exporting your recordings to mp3. Jerrica [...]

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120 Podcast Answer Man – Naming Schemes And Email Lists

August 5, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 120 Naming Schemes And Email Lists Right Click Here To Download In this episode John called in to ask about Email Lists. I mention how I use Google Groups. While I’ve never used their service, I’ve heard a lot of good things about Constant [...]

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119 – Podcast Answer Man – Feedburner And Old Episodes

July 29, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 119 Feedburner And Old Episodes Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I share some thoughts on the use of Feedburner even if you are using a hosting service that provides iTunes optimized rss feeds. Chris Oatley called to say thanks for Episode [...]

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118 Podcast Answer Man – Mixing Content In Feeds

July 17, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 118 Mixing Content In Feeds Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I give some thoughts on the idea of mixing content in the same podcast feed. Whether it be mixing video with audio or even long shows with short shows. Ultimately, I [...]

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117 Podcast Answer Man – Episode Removed

June 26, 2009

This Episode Has Been Removed Podcast Answer Man Episode 117 Episode Removed In this episode, I share an amazing opportunity available to podcasters that will not last long. ………………… Please note: I’ve removed this episode from the archives due to the fact that the information is outdated and is no longer relevant to the Podcast [...]

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116 Podcast Answer Man – Audio Levels And A Lot More

June 25, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 116 Audio Levels And A Lot More Right Click Here To Download In this episode I cover the following…. * I talk just briefly about Podcamp Ohio. * I explain why I think all podcasters should be excited about the release of the OS [...]

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115 Podcast Answer Man – All About WordPress

June 16, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 115 All About WordPress Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I have a great conversation with Mitch Canter from StudioNashVegas.com. The focus of our conversation is about using WordPress not only as a blog, but as an overall solution for your website. [...]

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114 Podcast Answer Man – Show Some Love

June 4, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 114 Show Some Love Right Click Here To Download In This Episode: * Some audio feedback from Evan Agee talking about the benefits of using the word “podcast” in your site’s url. * Answer to some questions sent in by David Herron regarding some [...]

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113 Podcast Answer Man – Artwork And Domain Names

May 27, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 113 Artwork And Domain Names Right Click Here To Download In This Episode: I give some advice on business and podcast website design. My affiliate account for OverNightPrints.com is now active. I give some thoughts on choosing a domain name for your site Discuss [...]

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112 Podcast Answer Man – An Example of Podcasting With Purpose

May 19, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man Episode 112 An Example of Podcasting With Purpose Right Click Here To Download In This Episode: First off, I want to remind you to REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR that is coming up this weekend. In the last episode, I shared with you the idea of [...]

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111 Podcast Answer Man – Podcasting With Purpose And Rebranding Shows!

May 13, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcasting With Purpose And Rebranding Shows! Right Click Here To Download In this episode: Valuable information about voice mail for podcasters! Ambient Sounds set the stage! Bloopers – Keeping It Real! Should Podcasting Sound Like Radio? Podcasting With Purpose Rebranding Shows REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR! Discuss podcasting with [...]

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110 Podcast Answer Man – RSS Feed Limits? Webinar Announcement!

May 5, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man 110 RSS Feed Limits? Webinar Announcement! Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I answer a question about why I have over 100 episodes of my Podcast Answer Man podcast in my rss feed, while I only have 15 episodes of my various other [...]

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109 Podcast Answer Man – Edirol Recorder and Voice Mail Options

April 27, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man 109 Edirol Recorder and Voice Mail Options Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I answer some questions from one of my clients who has recently ordered a few pieces of audio gear from me. He’s considering the purchase of the Edirol R-09HR recorder [...]

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108 Podcast Answer Man – Carrie Runnals from Words To Mouth

April 21, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man 108 Carrie Runnals from Words To Mouth Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing Carrie Runnals from The DivaCast and Words To Mouth Podcast. I know many of you are inspired by the stories and insights of other [...]

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107 Podcast Answer Man – Marketing Your Podcast

April 13, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man 107 Marketing Your Podcast Right Click Here To Download In this email, I share a direct message that I received from my friend, Daniel Johnson, Jr. He had provided me a link to this wonderful blog entry from Seth Godin. That of course inspired some [...]

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106 Podcast Answer Man – Handling Critical Feedback

April 3, 2009

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Podcast Answer Man 106 Handling Critical Feedback Right Click Here To Download In this episode, I share three of the most recent critical feedback emails that I’ve received. Two of the three had a very negative tone with the criticisms. In each of these three examples, I share [...]

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