Jon "JAG" Gay creates podcasts for businesses and nonprofits through his company, JAG in Detroit.  A 15 year radio veteran, he brings a decade and a half of audio experience and perspective to the podcasting world.  Once a week, this podcast will cover industry news and tips to make your show sound better.

&lt;p&gt;Podcast scams are everywhere! &lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;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 schemes, overpriced equipment deals, and questionable award offers, this isa practical guide to spotting scams before they cost you time, money, or credibility. You’ll also hear why some offers are too good to be true, how scammers use vanity metrics to lure creators in, and what to check before joining a podcast network or paying for promotion.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The scams we break down:&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;ol&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;The Tech Check&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Appearance fees - given or demanded&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;A feature on a &quot;big&quot; website&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Fake/Bought downloads and reviews&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Sponsor Pitches&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Steeply discounted equipment&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Podcast &quot;Awards&quot;&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Podcast Networks&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;/ol&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find jag on social media @JAGPodcastProductions or online at &lt;a href=&quot;https://JAGPodcastProductions.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;JAGPodcastProductions.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;

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