The Real Time Cost of Podcasting: Editing, Publishing, and Promotion Breakdown

Send us feedback/questions via Text In today’s jam-packed episode, we break down what really goes into producing a podcast—spoiler alert, it’s way more than just hitting record for an hour! I share and reflect on a listener’s detailed time-tracking for their weekly show, and Jim Collison and I offer strategies for streamlining both editing and promotion (without sacrificing quality or your sanity). Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version (unedited) Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting Podpage Home Gadget Geeks Podcast Hot Seat Podcasting & Audio Tools: podcastbranding.co – Mark’s podcast artwork & branding services Based on a True Story – Dan Lefebvre’s podcast Auphonic – Audio leveling and processing Hindenburg – Podcast audio editing software Audacity – Free editing software () Accentize De-Room – Reverb reduction plugin resound.fm – Um/long pause audio editor RODECaster Duo & Pro II – Podcasting hardware Hollyland Lark M2 – Wireless lav Zoom Podtrak P4Next - Protable Recorder and Interface Featured Supporter Chris Stone Cast Ahead has carved a niche in the podcasting industry by providing full-spectrum podcast production services tailored to each client’s unique needs See castahead.net Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Featured: Chris Stone Chris is a great podcast producer who can do just about anything. Check him out. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.

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The Real Time Cost of Podcasting: Editing, Publishing, and Promotion Breakdown is an episode from Ask the Podcast Coach by Dave Jackson.

This episode is 84:53 long.

This episode was published on Mar 14, 2026.

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