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Episode: "Two Live Classes Start August 19th"

Host: Dave Jackson

Date: August 1, 2026

Overview

In this concise yet value-packed episode, Hall of Fame podcaster Dave Jackson announces two upcoming educational opportunities at the School of Podcasting, both starting on August 19th. He details the return of a free, live “Podcasting in Six Weeks” course for aspiring podcasters, and a live show growth course designed for those eager to expand their existing audience. Dave emphasizes the supportive nature of these programs, highlights special offers for listeners, and encourages participation for all who want to refine and grow their podcast.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Introducing Two Live Courses (00:00)

Dave kicks off the episode by announcing “a couple things are going on at the school of podcasting that start August 19th.”
The two highlighted offerings:
- Podcasting in Six Weeks (Free Course)
- Grow Your Podcast (Members-Only Live Course)

2. “Podcasting in Six Weeks” — Free Course for Beginners (00:06–00:22)

This course aims at “the person who doesn't have a podcast but wants to start one.”
Dave frames it as an experiment, noting, “this one, we're doing an experiment. It's free.”
Sign Up Info:
- Go to schoolofpodcasting.com/sixweeks to enroll.
Clear pitch for beginners: easy access, no cost, step-by-step launch process.

3. Grow Your Podcast — Live Coaching for Existing Podcasters (00:23–01:01)

Tailored for “the serious podcaster,” this course features:
- Weekly live meetings with Dave and a cohort of podcasters
- Focused guidance on “the steps and the strategies to grow your show”
- Encouragement for those “not happy with your downloads”
- “Yes, they will be recorded. So if you can't attend live, you can watch later.”
Exclusively for School of Podcasting members.
Special listener coupon: Use code ‘listener’ for savings on monthly, quarterly, or yearly memberships.
“That subscription comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.”

4. Risk-Free, Supportive Community (01:01–01:28)

Dave underscores the risk-free nature:

“So for some reason on day 29, you're like, Dave, this isn't for me. You can reach out, we will cancel your subscription and refund your money.” (01:12)
Community features:
- “Listener parties” for feedback on your show
- A supportive cohort for shared growth and feedback
Goal: Have your show “fine tuned on August 19th.”

5. How to Join and Final Encouragement (01:28–end)

Signup link reiterated: schoolofpodcasting.com/join
Coupon reminder: “Use the coupon code listener.”
Warm sign-off:

“I look forward to working with every single one of you.” (01:37)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“We're bringing back the podcasting in six weeks course. This is for the person who doesn't have a podcast but wants to start one. And this one, we're doing an experiment. It's free.” — Dave Jackson (00:05)
“If you're not happy with your downloads, this is the place to come. We'll get together again weekly for an hour and talk about this.” — Dave Jackson (00:30)
“That subscription comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. So for some reason on day 29, you're like, Dave, this isn't for me. You can reach out, we will cancel your subscription and refund your money.” — Dave Jackson (01:05–01:13)
“Now is the time to grow your podcast because you can get some feedback via the listener parties that we do and be ready to go.” — Dave Jackson (01:16)
“I look forward to working with every single one of you.” — Dave Jackson (01:37)

Important Timestamps

00:00 — Episode intro & announcement of new courses
00:06 — Podcasting in Six Weeks course details
00:23 — Live "Grow Your Podcast" course for members
01:01 — Money-back guarantee and community support
01:28 — Joining instructions and final words

Tone & Language

Dave maintains a friendly, encouraging, and supportive tone throughout, directly addressing listeners’ needs—whether they’re beginners or experienced podcasters looking to grow. The episode is concise, actionable, and designed to motivate engagement with the School of Podcasting’s community offerings.

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Hey, this week I'm gonna let you know a couple things are going on at the school of podcasting that start August 19th. There are two things. The first one is we are starting we're bringing back the podcasting in six weeks course. This is for the person who doesn't have a podcast but wants to start one. And this one, we're doing an experiment. It's free. Go to schoolofpodcasting.com six weeks and you can sign up for that free course. Now for the serious podcaster, we're starting another live course where you're going to meet with me weekly and we are all together going to go through the steps and the strategies to grow your show. So if you're not happy with your downloads, this is the place to come. We'll get together again weekly for an hour and talk about this. And yes, they will be recorded. So if you can't attend live, you can watch later. But this particular course on growing your podcast is for members of the school of podcasting. Now, because you're a listener, I have that coupon code listener, so you can save when you sign up for either a monthly, quarterly or yearly subscription. And of course that subscription comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. So for some reason on day 29, you're like, Dave, this isn't for me. You can reach out, we will cancel your subscription and refund your money. But if you're looking to grow your show, now is the time to grow your podcast because you can get some feedback via the listener parties that we do and be ready to go. Now that your show is fine tuned on August 19th, go out to schoolofpodcasting.com join and use the coupon code listener. I look forward to working with every single one of you.