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  • In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    StreamYard acquired Pinecast outage New Shure USB microphone Stephen's making a big podcast change

    For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Substack

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

    Podcatchers DaVinci Resolve transcriptions We'll be away next week

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/294

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Opening/intro
    03:33 - StreamYard acquired
    09:10 - Pinecast outage
    14:20 - New Shure USB microphone
    20:40 - Stephen bought a Mac
    31:18 - Substack Review: Introduction
    35:30 - Substack Review: Highlights
    41:30 - Substack Review: Neutrals
    47:20 - Substack Review: Shortcomings
    1:01:25 - Better Podback: What podcatcher do you use?
    1:03:50 - Better Podback: DaVinci Resolve transcription changes
    1:06:50 - We'll be away next week
    1:08:30 - Ending/outro

  • In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    Further evolving our media host criteria Libsyn walks back their recent comments about Apple Podcasts iZotope RX sale pricing / loyalty offers YouTube Music Podcasts may keep evolving

    For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Transistor.fm

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

    Audio mixer nightmares RedCircle video generation difficulties A Better Podcast coup Did anyone actually switch to YouTube Music Podcasts?

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/293

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Opening/Intro

    02:23 - Expanding the media host criteria even more

    07:57 - Libsyn walks back their recent testing

    13:13 - iZotope RX sale price

    19:45 - YouTube Music Podcasts will keep evolving

    24:50 - Transistor Review: Introduction

    28:25 - Transistor Review: Highlights

    39:15 - Transistor Review: Neutral

    47:12 - Transistor Review: Shortcomings

    49:60 - Transistor Review: Summary

    51:50 - Better Podback: Our audio mixer nightmares

    54:33 - Better Podback: Damian on RedCircle's video generation

    56:18 - Better Podback: A podcast coup

    57:05 - Better Podback: Is anyone using YouTube Music Podcasts?

    1:03:03 - Ending/outro

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  • In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    Recap of why we are leaving Libsyn A recent discussion on Libsyn's The Feed about some testing they did on customer's feeds What do we want to see in a future audio mixer? Expanding our media host evaluation criteria

    For this week's media host segment, we give our review of RedCircle.

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

    BOYAMIC Wireless Clip On Mic Waffles embed player project What is the process for applying to the Hobby Podcaster Profile?

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/292

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Opening/Intro
    02:00 - On Discord: Stephen diagnoses streaming issues
    03:40 - Leaving Libsyn: Recap of our BPLC episode 70
    07:11 - Leaving Libsyn: Recent comments on The Feed about tests on customer feeds
    15:15 - What do we want to see in a future audio mixer?
    35:10 - Expanding our Media Host Segment criteria
    36:54 - RedCircle Review: Introduction
    41:24 - RedCircle Review: Highlights
    52:15 - RedCircle Review: Neutrals
    1:00:35 - RedCircle Review: Shortcomings
    1:06:00 - RedCircle Review: Summary
    1:07:59 - Better Podback: BOYAMIC Wireless Clip On Mic
    1:12:40 - Better Podback: Update about Waffles' embed project
    1:13:30 - Better Podback: What is the Hobby Podcaster Profile criteria?
    1:14:55 - Better Podback: Damian suggested the embed player as a criteria
    1:17:15 - Ending/outro

  • In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    Stephen returned the Mackie DLZ Creator XS (including a security flaw) Affinity sold to Canva - could there be benefits? Google Podcasts Gone: How to get your podcast on to YouTube Music

    For this week's media host segment, our guest Chris Osborne is here to talk about his experience with Pinecast.

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

    Is Buzzcast an industry podcast? Blink 182 - Rodecaster Pro 2 Crossover

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/291

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro/Opening
    01:45 - Welcome to our guest, Waffles (Chris Osborne from Play Comics)
    03:57 - DLZ Creator XS: Intro
    04:55 - DLZ Creator XS: Hardware whine
    05:30 - DLZ Creator XS: Firmware challenges
    08:27 - DLZ Creator XS: Security flaw
    10:30 - DLZ Creator XS: Security flaw - no planned patch
    12:20 - DLZ Creator XS: Other challenges
    18:30 - Affinity sold to Canva
    24:58 - YouTube Music Podcasts
    36:48 - Media Host Segment: Introduction
    40:00 - Media Host Segment: What Pinecast features would you like to see?
    41:00 - Media Host Segment: Chris' evaluation of our evaluation criteria
    42:30 - Media Host Segment: Pinecast embed player
    44:30 - Media Host Segment: What did Stephen get wrong about Pinecast?
    55:40 - Media Host Segment: Our quacky final question for Chris
    58:25 - Better Podback: Question about Buzzcast
    1:02:22 - Better Podback: Blink 182 X Rodecaster Pro 2
    1:04:00 - Ending/Outro

  • This week we're pleased to bring back the Hobby Podcaster Profile with Chris Osborne AKA Waffles.

    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    A study for Apple Podcasts searchability Stephen is now facing a Mixcast 4 / Rodecaster Pro 1 challenge SP can't recommend the Rodecaster Pro 2

    For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Buzzsprout

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

    Is Rodecaster Pro a Polywav device? Captivate

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/290

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro/opening
    03:25 - Hobby Podcaster Profile
    08:25 - Apple Podcasts research results study
    13:10 - Stephen's Mixcast 4 / Rodecaster Pro 1 condundrum
    18:10 - SP's (even yet again) continued Rodecaster Pro 2 troubles
    24:35 - Buzzsprout Review: Introduction
    26:57 - Buzzsprout Review: Highlights
    41:20 - Buzzsprout Review: Neutrals
    44:50 - Buzzsprout Review: Shortcomings
    52:56 - Buzzsprout Review: Conclusion
    54:12 - Better Podback: Polywav
    57:55 - Better Podback: Captivate
    1:01:25 - Ending/outro

  • In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    A lawsuit about a podcast title Spotify removes another show, unable to re-instate subscribers Stephen did a secret test: VDO Ninja pro audio setting Update on SP's Rodecaster Pro II RMA SP's temporary setup this week: PodTrak P4

    For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Simplecast.

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

    Audience feedback about our guest last week, Chris Ferrell A listener question to SP about the Rodecaster Pro II RMA Is the DLZ Creator / DLZ Creator XS a polywav device? CORRECTION: Apple Podcasts transcriptions Working around the download limitations of your media host

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/289

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro/opening
    01:50 - Thanks to Chris Ferrell
    03:30 - A podcast title lawsuit
    09:12 - Spotify removes another podcast, affecting subscribers
    15:55 - Stephen's secret test: Pro quality remote-audio recording?
    19:08 - The Rodecaster Pro II RMA update: The process has started
    22:35 - The Rodecaster Pro II RMA update: SP's temporary setup
    28:00 - Simplecast Review: Introduction
    29:55 - Simplecast Review: Highlights
    45:21 - Simplecast Review: Neutrals
    54:15 - Simplecast Review: Shortcomings
    1:00:50 - Simplecast Review: Summary / Why Simplecast is off our list
    1:03:07 - Better Podback: The audience loved Chris Ferrell
    1:05:10 - Better Podback: A listener's RCP II RMA question
    1:10:40 - Better Podback: Does anyone know if the DLZ Creator / XS is polywav?
    1:12:27 - Better Podback: CORRECTION: Apple Podcast transcriptions
    1:13:07 - Better Podback: Working around limitations to download your MP3s
    1:18:40 - Ending/outro

  • In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    SP has even more Rodecaster Pro 2 problems iOS transcripts are here Multi-tracking audio within OBS A simplified podcast experience using the Vocaster Two

    For this week's media host segment, our guest Chris Ferrell joins us to discuss his recent experience switching from Podbean to Spotify for Podcasters. Why did he switch? What does he like about Spotify? What does he miss about Podbean? We'll discuss it all and more.

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback, we have a follow-up to last week's Target challenge, and there's a question about the original Rodecaster Pro voltage.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/288

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro/opening
    01:50 - Welcome to our guest, Chris Ferrell
    03:55 - iOS transcripts are here
    11:55 - Farewell, Bob Heil
    14:29 - Multi-track audio in OBS
    17:20 - Our guest's equipment simplification: Vocaster Two
    22:00 - SP has even more Rodecaster Pro 2 problems
    33:40 - Media Host Segment: Our guest's recent media host migration
    37:18 - Media Host Segment: What does Chris think about Spotify longevity?
    39:20 - Meida Host Segment: Experience leaving Podbean
    44:50 - Media Host Segment: Claiming destinations
    46:10 - Media Host Segment: What recommendations does Chris have for transferring media hosts?
    48:15 - Media Host Segment: Features that Chris misses about Podbean
    55:10 - Media Host Segment: Why did Chris originally choose Podbean?
    1:03:07 - Media Host Segment: Chris' final thoughts
    1:03:30 - Better Podback: An update on the Rode Target challenge
    1:08:27 - Better Podback: Spotify disbelief
    1:09:00 - Better Podback: Rodecaster Pro 1 (Original) - Voltage variance concerns?
    1:11:15 - Ending/outro

  • In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    IAB Podcast Guidelines v2.2 out for review (New?) Streaming service LiveSpace YouTube Music podcast badge What is good podcast badge etiquette?

    For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Spotify For Podcasters (Formerly Anchor).

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback, Stephen issues a podcaster challenge, and he has a follow-up to EPISODE 93.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/287

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro/opening
    03:30 - SP's How He Saved His Podcast
    05:00 - IAB Podcast Guidelines v2.2
    12:00 - LiveSpace
    17:02 - YouTube Music podcast badge
    22:35 - Spotify For Podcasters Review: Introduction
    28:40 - Spotify For Podcasters Review: Highlights
    36:55 - Spotify For Podcasters Review: Neutrals
    47:23 - Spotify For Podcasters Review: Shortcomings
    1:00:09 - Better Podback: Rode display at Target
    1:02:35 - Better Podback: Stephen pitches a podcast challenge
    1:04:25 - Better Podback: Shure SE215 Follow-up question
    1:07:13 - Ending/Outro

  • In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    SP's Multi-cam video editing journey Show analyzers Stephen hates the Polywav

    For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Podbean.

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback, infamous Bandrew Scott has a follow-up about last week's RE320 discussion. Plus, will he buy SP the infamous

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/286

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    This podcast was recorded on Friday, February 23, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Fundraiser link:

    Kate Wallinga GoFundMe

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Opening/Intro
    03:00 - Future Segments
    05:00 - Multi-cam video editing with StreamYard
    13:00 - Show analyzers
    21:30 - Sad news about a podcaster
    23:30 - Stephen hates the Polywav
    30:30 - Pinecast Review: Introduction
    37:34 - Pinecast Review: Highlights
    51:53 - Pinecast Review: Neutrals observations
    58:11 - Pinecast Review: Shortcomings
    1:04:35 - Pinecast Review: Summary
    1:06:00 - Better Podback
    1:10:00 - Ending/outro

  • We open this week with an update about the How I Saved My Podcast and Hobby Podcaster Profile segments.

    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    Stephen abandons testing the Zoom PodTrak P8 SP has some earth shattering comments about the RE320 Why it might make sense to have a dedicated podcast machine Spotify is discontinuing the Music+Talk feature Spotify is removing the creator tools Mackie DLZ Creator XS

    For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Podbean.

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback, we recap a recent chat in our Discord about Podcasting 2.0 and Stephen recaps the distinction that he found that makes him of the opinion Apple is not yet supporting Podcasting 2.0 with their transcripts feature.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/285

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    This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Opening/Intro
    02:00 - How I Saved My Podcast
    02:55 - Hobby Podcaster Profile
    03:57 - Zoom PodTrak P8: Stephen's (lack of) test
    09:39 - SP's earth-shattering RE320 comment
    16:55 - Perhaps a dedicated podcast machine is the best answer?
    28:00 - Spotify change 1: Music+Talk going away
    32:30 - Spotify change 2: Creator tools going away
    40:40 - Mackie DLZ Creator XS
    49:30 - Podbean Review: Introduction
    52:05 - Podbean Review: Why we're ignoring the free tier
    52:45 - Podbean Review: Highlights
    1:01:35 - Podbean Review: Neutral observations
    1:06:40 - Podbean Review: Shortcomings
    1:15:10 - Podbean Review: Summary
    1:17:35 - Better Podback: Podcasting 2.0
    1:23:10 - Ending/Outro

  • Better Podcasting is back with the premiere of Season 4 of Better Podcasting - and we're shaking up the format! In this episode we'll begin by explaining some of the changes that you can expect to see going forward with Better Podcasting and we'll answer what is happening with the Better Podcasting: Live Chat show.

    In the debut of a new segment that we're calling the Better Podnerings, we'll recap what we did during our scheduled holiday break (and whether we think we want to do it again this year), transcripts now being supported on Apple Podcasts and Spotify having a Read-A-Long service, Zoomcorp creating an Essentials line, Spotify exclusives going away and we think there's a couple recent TikTok trends that podcasters can learn from.

    For the debut of the theme for this season's featured segment - we'll chronicle the criteria we'll be looking at as we evaluate media hosts during our quest to migrate away from Libsyn.

    Finally, the Better Podback segment is still around with listener feedback including a listener who is seeking information about an iOS teleprompter app.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/284

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Opening/Intro
    01:45 - Information about a change in format for Better Podcasting
    10:45 - Debut of the Better Podnerings section
    11:15 - What did we do while we were away at the end of the year?
    21:55 - Apple Podcasts transcripts / Spotify read-a-long
    30:50 - Zoomcorp Essentials product line
    34:35 - Spotify exclusives going away
    42:15 - TikTok events that relate to podcasters
    51:10 - Debut of our ongoing featured segment about Media Hosts
    1:16:10 - Better Podback: Damian's podcast app updated to allow Twitch
    1:18:30 - iOS Teleprompter
    1:18:30 - iOS Teleprompter
    1:19:34 - World Radio Day Deals?
    1:21:20 - Outro/ending

  • In this special episode of Better Podcasting, we conclude our 2023 year by continuing our annual tradition of discussing the evolution of our gear over the last year.

    In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss what we think was one of the biggest changes in podcasting 2023.

    Finally, in the Better Podback we run down some listener feedback about their 2023 podcast upgrades.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/283

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    This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 17, 2023 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

  • This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include:

    - This is dual-feed episode
    - Official announcement about Better Podcasting - Main show
    - Update about SP's eBay ventures
    - Stephen has a new strategy for trying to sell his gear
    - The latest update of SP's SM7B testing
    - SAG-AFTRA strike / Canada's ACTRA
    - A listener's busy week
    - It's fun to podcast on someone else's podcast
    - Microphone arms
    - A new Better Podcasting giveaway
    - Our first thoughts on Bluesky
    - Cross-show releases
    - Observation about new vehicles and podcasting
    - Stephen's green screen troubles
    - Pinecast dashboard
    - Matter podcast end-user transcription
    - The first full week without Sitcher

    The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com.

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.

    Timecodes:

    00:00 - Intro/Opening
    02:00 - Announcement about our shows
    04:50 - We have more social media
    05:50 - Start of Better Podcasting: Live Chat
    05:55 - SP's eBay experience update
    10:00 - Stephen's new strategy for selling his gear
    12:10 - SP's SM7B update: Overview
    16:00 - SP's SM7B update: Stephen's editing observation
    18:50 - SAG-AFTRA strike (and how it affects Canada's ACTRA)
    24:55 - A listener's busy week
    30:40 - Microphone arms
    31:55 - What size is your recording equipment on?
    32:50 - A new giveaway!
    35:40 - Our first thoughts on Bluesky
    37:35 - Cross-show releases
    46:15 - New vehicles and podcasting
    53:44 - Stephen's green screen troubles
    56:10 - Pinecast dashboard
    1:01:30 - Matter podcast end-user transcription
    1:05:00 - The first full week without Sitcher
    1:06:00 - Keep having fun
    1:08:50 - Cheese talk
    1:11:20 - Ending/outro

  • In the Season 3 Finale we have a topic that was two-seasons in the making - returning from a hiatus. This week we reflect on our experience returning from a hiatus including some of the successes we had, as well as some of the areas we wish we had handled better.

    In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss Generative AI in podcasts, how we think it's not ready yet, but where we think it might start finding its home soon.

    For the Better Podback we have a listener asking about mic arms, we talk scheduling a guest far ahead and one listener follows up about the Procaster comment.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/281

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find our full contact information can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Show Intro
    01:13 - Start of the episode
    01:37 - Stephen's podcast joke
    02:20 - Upcoming Better Podcasting schedule
    05:38 - Today's main topic will be a bit different
    06:38 - Recap of our hiatus
    09:30 - Announcing/deciding to take a hiatus
    18:02 - Hiatus times may change
    22:00 - Planning the return itself
    27:35 - Announcing the return
    29:50 - Challenges when returning from a hiatus
    36:30 - Reassessing your workflows
    39:05 - Did our audience return?
    43:00 - Why we delayed doing this episode
    45:30 - Better Podcasting Download
    58:16 - Better Podback: Rode Procaster
    59:20 - Better Podback: Mic Arms
    1:02:30 - Better Podback: Scheduling a guest
    1:04:18 - Episode ending/outro

  • Sometimes as you evolve your podcast it can be jarring for your listeners, but there are ways that you can help include them in the process to help make it a better experience. In this episode we discuss ways to help engage your audience as you go through changes in your podcast.

    In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss the recently announced Mackie DLZ Creator.

    For the Better Podback we discuss further RCP2 hesitation, Hindenburg having more launch issues and we follow-up about PowerPress.

    Finally, SP has an exciting announcement!

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/280

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find our full contact information can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Show Intro
    01:14 - Start of the episode
    02:00 - Change in recording/livestream time
    04:15 - Recap of upcoming recording schedule
    05:47 - Introduction to today's sgement
    06:44 - Reasons your podcast may change
    09:30 - Showing appreciation for your audience
    12:00 - Including your audience in the change of your podcast
    20:45 - How gradual changes can help include your audience
    23:48 - Maintaining some element of consistency for your audience
    26:00 - Being patient with your audience
    29:15 - Better Podcasting Download: Mackie DLZ Creator
    40:35 - Better Podback: Hindenburg Release Issues
    44:49 - Better Podback: Rodecaster Pro 2 Hesitation
    51:55 - Better Podback: PowerPress
    56:40 - Better Podback: Johnny Pennington's SP Prediction
    57:17 - SP's Announcement
    1:01:30 - Episode ending/outro

  • Although we don't have a main segment this week, in this episode we podcast for our audience starting with a How I Saved My Podcast story, we end with six pieces of Better Podback, and in between we even have two Better Podcasting Downloads.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/279.

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find our full contact information can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Show Intro
    01:20 - Start of the episode
    02:10 - How I Saved My Podcast story: Chris Osborne
    05:53 - Our comments about the How I Saved My Podcast story
    08:45 - Fixing your podcast with AI
    11:13 - Better Podcasting Download #1: What If Podcast Success Is All About Patience?
    15:40 - Better Podcasting Download #1: SP's initial thoughts
    16:25 - Better Podcasting Download #1: Stephen's thoughts
    18:05 - Better Podcasting Download #1: Follow-up thoughts
    20:25 - Better Podcasting Download #2: Acast launches Publishers in Podcasting
    21:15 - Better Podcasting Download #2: Stephen's initial thoughts
    24:05 - Better Podcasting Download #2: SP's initial thoughts
    26:26 - Better Podback: Intro
    26:35 - Better Podback: Transcripts
    32:10 - Better Podback: Stephen's Paint Drying podcast
    34:28 - Better Podback: Google Podcasts issues
    36:08 - Better Podback: Hindenburg follow-up
    37:32 - Better Podback: Hobby Podcaster Profile
    38:30 - Better Podback: Does noise still matter as much as it used to?
    45:20 - Better Podback: Episode ending/outro

  • In the year 2023 there are a lot of places you may consider cross-posting your podcast to. Is it easy? Is there any ongoing maintenance? Should you let your media host do it for you? These are some of the areas we discuss in our conversation about posting to multiple distribution destinations.

    In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we express our disagreement with the tone of a Bloomberg article about YouTube Podcasts.

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback we round up audience feedback, including one video submission that was so good that we had to talk about (even if it doesn't make much sense for our audio listeners). We also have a follow-up about one listener that we previously mentioned who has a TikTok account for their podcast.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/278.

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find our full contact information can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Show intro 01:10 - Start of the episode 02:03 - Introduction to this episode's distribution conversation 04:05 - What are distribution sites/destinations? 05:00 - Reasons you may want to list your podcast in multiple locations 07:55 - Potential downsides to using multiple distribution locations 12:25 - It's much easier now to cross-post your podcast than it used to be 13:55 - Finding the right media host fit for your cross-posting needs 16:20 - Should you let your media host submit your show? 18:45 - Finding the right balance between maintaining control/what-ifs 22:12 - Ignoring the hype of new distribution destinations 24:20 - Listener feedback about challenges with using multiple distribution sites 25:50 - SP agrees with Waffles' wisdom 27:12 - Better Podcasting Download: Introduction 29:17 - Better Podcasting Download: Stephen's Thoughts 30:40 - Better Podcasting Download: SP's Thoughts 34:14 - Better Podcasting Download: Why we have changed our position on YouTube 37:30 - Better Podback: Introduction 37:48 - Better Podback: People want Stephen's new podcast 39:49 - Better Podback: Follow-up about Anthony's TikTok 40:48 - Better Podback: Liberty Dude's video feedback 42:50 - Better Podback: Explanation of the video for our audio listeners 44:00 - Better Podback: Feedback on new Hobby Podcaster Profile segment 45:00 - Episode summary 45:29 - Technical challenges we had this week 49:50 - Episode ending/outro
  • Podcast branding can be an important part of marketing your podcast, as well as helping to highlight the unique qualities of your podcast; but what exactly is branding? Today we discuss what podcast branding is, and how it's not just the tangible aspects like your artwork and promo material.

    This episode we're also pleased to debut a brand new segment: The Better Podcasting Hobby Podcaster Profile. In our debut episode we highlight Anthony Sytko from Capes on the Couch podcast.

    In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we have a triple round up of follow-ups (read as: corrections) from our recent episodes.

    Finally, in this week's Better Podback we have a listener who is seeking to move on from their Mixcast software and replace it with something else.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/277.

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find our full contact information can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Show intro
    01:08 - Start of the episode
    02:00 - Introduction to podcast branding
    03:20 - The value of a good podcast brand
    05:00 - What is a podcast brand?
    07:15 - Tangible podcast brand components
    11:10 - SP's example of logo branding issues.
    12:20 - Consistency across your show assets
    15:00 - Highlighting your unique qualities
    16:50 - Multi-platform and update considerations
    21:25 - Other branding-related factors
    24:20 - Introduction to less tangible brand components
    24:40 - Social media interactions
    27:35 - Consistency across all aspects of your branding
    30:10 - Segment summary
    30:40 - Live listener feedback about branding
    32:35 - Introduction to the Hobby Podcaster Profile segment
    34:35 - Hobby Podcaster Profile: Anthony Sytko (Capes on the Couch)
    39:35 - Our discussion about Anthony's Hobby Podcaster Profile
    43:00 - Better Podcasting Download: Pocket Casts follow-up
    45:35 - Better Podcasting Download: PowerPress follow-up
    46:50 - Better Podcasting Download: Hindenburg Pro 2 launch follow-up
    50:00 - Better Podback: A listener is looking for a new DAW
    1:01:30 - The BEST Geek Community
    1:01:58 - SP now has a fiber connection
    1:10:08 - Episode ending/outro

  • This week we talk about the idea of using a dedicated (or paid) social media/community manager. Whether it's hiring someone to do this, or you're having someone you know take care of this, there are some important considerations to be had.

    In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a recent security issue with the PowerPress plugin.

    Finally, we run down some Better Podback including excitement in our Discord community about Hindenburg Pro 2.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/276.

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find our full contact information can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

  • Last week we talked about exploring other communities to help grow your podcast, and in the process we briefly touched on social media. However, since social media is a topic in itself, this episode we talk about some of the challenges and considerations you may have when trying to use social media for your podcast (and it might not just be used to promote your podcast!).

    In this week's Better Podcasting Download we chat about some of the most common software-based failures we see, and some insight we have from a software creator on hardware that might help minimize these troubles. We also talk about the latest Rode hardware announcements.

    Finally, we run down some Better Podback including one listener who challenges the big deal about crutch words.

    Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/275.

    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find our full contact information can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

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    This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.