The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices

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The Jag Show: Podcast Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices

JAG (Jon Gay)

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Podcast and radio veteran Jon "JAG" Gay provides tips, tricks, and best practices for you and your podcast. By day, JAG launches and improves podcasts for financial advisors, small businesses, nonprofits, and corporate communications departments. His company rebranded from JAG in Detroit Podcasts to JAG Podcast Productions in August, 2025. After 15 years as a radio DJ and program director, and now 8 as a podcast host and producer, he brings over two decades of audio experience and perspective to the podcasting world.

Episodes

178. Your Podcast Is Like Going to The Gym

<p>Your podcast is like going to the gym. Starting takes motivation, but sticking with it takes consistency. A lot of people make a New Year’s resolution to finally launch a show. They come in excited...
Oct 12, 20265m

177. How To Use AI in Your Podcast

<h2>Navigating AI in Podcast Production: What You Need to Know</h2><blockquote><p>Discover the balance between AI tools and authentic storytelling in your podcast.</p></blockquote><p>For a deeper dive...
Oct 8, 20266m

176. Podcast Movement 5 Minute Preview

<p>I'm headed to New York this Thursday and Friday for the 2026 version of Podcast Movement.</p><p>Today, I'm breaking down how the conference has evolved and changed, with separate events for the big...
Sep 15, 20265m

175. How Jeff and Tim Kurkjian Built Their Podcast, Is This A Great Game or What?

<p>Most podcasts chase downloads. Jeff Kurkjian built something better - a show people actually return to because it feels personal, consistent, and worth their time. If you're trying to grow a podcas...
Aug 25, 202643m

174. 8 Podcast Scams to Avoid

<p>Podcast scams are everywhere! </p> <p>In this episode, I break down the biggest red flags podcasters need to watch out for. From sketchy “tech checks” and paid guest spots to fake downloads, review...
Aug 11, 20266m

173. Stop Reading Your Guest Bios!

<p>Reading your guest’s full bio in the opening seconds is killing your podcast’s first impression. Replace that boring lead-in with a sharper hook that sounds natural, builds curiosity, and gets list...
Aug 7, 20264m

172. Nobody Cares About Your Podcast Downloads!

<h1>Nobody Cares About Your Podcast Downloads!</h1> <h2>Why Your Podcast Downloads Are Overrated (And What Really Matters)</h2> <p>If you host a podcast, you’ve probably checked your download numbers ...
Jul 30, 20263m

171. What Equipment Do I Need For A Podcast?

<h2>What Equipment Do I Need For A Podcast?</h2> <p>Starting a podcast can be an exciting venture, but one of the biggest hurdles for many aspiring podcasters is deciding what equipment to buy. In thi...
Jul 23, 20269m

170. 5 Podcasting Tips For a Heat Wave

<p>It is extremely hot in Michigan this week, with record highs expected here and in many parts of the country. That makes podcast recording harder, especially if your space gets warm or noisy. The sh...
Jun 30, 20263m

169. What is Echo Cancellation? A 5-Minute Explanation

<h2>What is Echo Cancellation? Best Practices for Clearer Audio in Virtual Recording</h2> <p>In the world of virtual podcasting, how do we eliminate echoes during our recordings? Echo cancellation is ...
Jun 15, 20264m

168. Podcasters: Beware Spotify's Siren Songs

<p>Most podcasters trust Spotify to host and distribute their content — but what if that trust blinds you to major pitfalls? This episode exposes two crucial risks that could threaten your podcast’s r...
Jun 1, 20263m

167. Beware of Pop-Up Podcast Studios!

So just a short abbreviated version of the Jag Show today for a couple of different reasons. Okay, first off, I'm doing a little bit of testing. My partners over at Simplecast, they are the podcast h...
Apr 30, 20263m

Comcast Rant

<p>Who doesn't love a good Comcast rant?</p> <p>My wife and I moved over the holidays – but this story starts way before that.  We couldn’t do Fiber internet in our old house for technical reasons, so...
Feb 20, 20267m

165. Protect Your Podcast From The Next YouTube Outage!

<p>If you're one of those people who only does your podcast on YouTube, last week you were in big trouble.</p><p>Last week, YouTube had an outage, which is prone to happen in all these big tech compan...
Oct 20, 20251m

164. Know Your Team!

<p>Today I want to talk to you about who is on your team.<br /><br />I’ll use two examples from the NFL this past Sunday. They happen to be my two favorite teams. I started the afternoon with my adopt...
Oct 8, 20254m

163. Chat-Based Editing?! Interview with Riverside's Kendall Breitman

<p>On September 30th., International Podcast Day, the Podcast Super Friends, welcomed Kendall Breitman, Community Lead at Riverside, with big news on a major product rollout: Riverside's launch of its...
Oct 1, 202559m

162. Podcast Crutches - What's Yours?

<p>What is your podcast crutch? We all have them.</p><p>So I was sitting at a  Detroit Tigers game with a friend the other day. Sadly, we were at a Detroit Tigers game. And we were talking about the W...
Sep 25, 20253m

161. Taylor Swift and The Future of Podcast Movement

<p>This year’s Podcast Movement convention marked a clear turning point in the evolution of the podcasting industry. I’ve been attending this event since 2018, and it has always been a valuable space ...
Sep 10, 202512m

160. Which Podcast Mic Should You Buy?

<p>Today, I'm breaking down 5 popular mics that you may have seen in your search for the perfect podcast mic. </p><p>We start with the well-advertised, terribly performing Blue Yeti.  I explain why yo...
Aug 4, 20255m

159. 10 Questions to Ask Your Podcast Listeners

<p>In this episode, we explore the significant impact listener surveys can have on a podcast's success, especially during the holiday season. Listener surveys allow us to connect directly with our aud...
Dec 5, 20245m