Today, we're joined by special guest D.R., and we'll be exploring the intricate craft of building a compelling story arc for your podcast episodes. We'll also touch on how reviews influence our decisions, the evolving role of AI in editing and summarizing content, and why good audio quality is crucial for listener engagement. Plus, Dave shares some personal tips on using Hindenburg software for narrative podcasting, and both hosts discuss the ever-present challenge of setting the right default audio settings. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead magnets or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co  Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach    Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation.   Featured Supporter of the Week Ross Brand - Live Stream Universe at https://livestreamuniverse.com/  Mentioned In This Episode Some (not all) of these links may result in me earning a commission. There is no additional charge to you. Podpage www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks www.homegadgetgeelks.com  The School of Podcasting www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach  Become an Awesome Supporter www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome  Dave's Presentation on Interviews for Libsyn https://www.youtube.com/live/p_QV9uChh5w?si=rTRvzGOpyztsadSf  Descript https://supportthisshow.com/descript Building a Better Dave Get Your Money Working For You Podcast Rodeo Show Find a Podcast About Episode  Waves Plugin https://supportthisshow.com/waves Auphonic https://supportthisshow.com/auphonic  Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:21 Podcast Branding .co 00:02:48 Based ON a True Story Podcast 00:03:20 D.R. To the Stage 00:04:34 Creating a Story Arc 00:09:57 We All Run Into Snags 00:14:22 Narrative Style Podcasting 00:23:14 Throwing in the Towel 00:29:09 Choosing a Podcast Topic 00:36:35 Flooded Basements 00:39:29 Subscribe buttons in Podpage 00:41:04 Reg vs V4V Apps 00:42:03 Challenges in Podcasting 2.0 00:45:16 Rebranding/Name Change 00:53:10 Is Anyone Blogging? 01:00:16 THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT 01:03:42 I Am Nasal 01:06:46 We All Sound Different and it's OK 01:14:05 What Makes You Press Stop? 01:17:24 Breathers 01:23:18 Do reviews Influence You 01:25:14 Wrap Up