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In the Better Podnering this week topics include: __ __ 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: __ __ Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/291 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ 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: __ __ For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Buzzsprout Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: __ __ Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/290 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ 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: __ __ For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Simplecast. Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: __ __ Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/289 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ 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: __ __ 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 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ 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: __ __ 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ 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: __ __ 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 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ 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: __ __ 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: __ __ 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 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ 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 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ 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 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ - the BEST geek community around. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live http://www.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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca 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 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca 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 Down, 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
If you're trying to grow your podcast, the chances are there may be a point where you want to explore outside of your current community/social circles. In this episode we discuss some considerations to be had if you're looking to explore other communities to help grow your podcast. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we chat about the price increases with Pocket Casts, and we speculate some of the impact it could have with podcasters. Finally, we run down some Better Podback from the last couple weeks including one listener asking ChatGPT about their podcast, a follow-up to Stephen's OBS issue and some listeners having backups! Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/274. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
Welcome to Season 3 of Better Podcasting. This episode we kick off our season discussing defining your audience. We'll talk about finding a niche in the space, as well as some of the challenges that can come by getting too specific. However, before we get there - we're please to start the episode with a HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST story. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we chat about the new Riverside.fm features (and speculate about what this might mean). Finally, we run down some Better Podback from the last couple weeks including what some of our listeners have been changing with their podcast since our Season 2 finale. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/273. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Monday, April 3, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
In the Season 2 finale of Better Podcasting, we discuss co-host compatibility, and some of the ways you can self-reflect to help achieve that. We'll discuss some personal challenges that we've encountered, and some of the luck that we've also had as well. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss TikTok using the term 'podcast'. Finally, we run down some Better Podback from this week, including an update about a sound pad issue that keeps coming up with the Rodecaster Pro 2 (and we'll discuss the problems we have with their RMA process). As a reminder, we'll be kicking off Season 2 of Better Podcasting: Live Chat which you can find at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com/ FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/272. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Find all of our contact information at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
Editing can be one of the most difficult parts for some hobby podcasters and your personal experience with editing can determine whether it's easier or more difficult for you. In this episode we discuss some of the ways that we think you can help determine your editing process based on your personal experiences (and hopefully make the process more enjoyable). In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a recent survey that favored video 'podcasts'. Finally, we run down some listener feedback over the last week, including a discussion about the relevance of ID3 tags in 2023. FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/271. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Find all of our contact information at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
Continuing on with our discussion from last week, sometimes you may need to overhaul your podcast. Whether it's something on the surface, or something more in-depth, in this episode we discuss some of the considerations that we think you should have, and some of our experiences. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about immersive podcasting. Finally, we run down some listener feedback over the last week, including a follow-up to our ad-blocking discussion. FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/270. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Find all of our contact information at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
We feel that in 2023 it's more important than ever for hobby podcasters to keep their passion for their podcast. In this episode we'll discuss some of the ways that we think hobby podcasters may have difficulties keeping their passion alive, some things that we think can help you keep your passion for your podcast, and what we think you might want to do if you start to lose the passion for your podcast. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about some Ad Blocking coming to podcast listening (allegedly). Finally, we run down some listener feedback over the last few weeks, including some follow-ups to our prior Rodecaster Pro 2 conversation. FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/269. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Friday, January 6, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
We conclude our 2022 by continuing with our annual tradition of discussing the evolution of our gear over the last year. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we discuss a recent report about holiday podcast downloads. *NOTE*: We will be taking 1 week off next week for a holiday break. FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/268. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
With so many podcasts in the world, it can be hard to come up with an original podcast idea. Does that mean you should still create your podcast? We think so. In this episode we discuss some of the reasons why we think it's ok to create a podcast that has a theme that has been created already, some of the considerations you should have, and some of the ways we think you can help put your own unique spin on the topic. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we discussing some recent changes we've seen discussed about Libsyn. In our Better Podback, we round up some listener feedback about Black Friday deals. FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/267. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
In the past we've talked about building a community around your podcast, but what happens if it's the reverse and you want to build a podcast around an existing community? This week we discuss some of the considerations you may have if you're going to create a podcast based on an existing community. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we discussing some Patreon stats, and consider - is it worth it? In our Better Podback, we round up some listener feedback including several follow-ups to last week's video discussion. FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/266. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
Perhaps it's because we do one ourselves, but we're often asked about adding a video companion to a podcast. A lot has changed since we last covered this, so we're taking a look at how video stacks up in the world of podcasting under a 2022 lens. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we discuss YouTube creating advice for podcasting on YouTube. In our Better Podback, we round up some listener feedback including one listener who has an editing conundrum. FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/265. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
In this episode we chat about how your personality affects the choices that you make for your podcast. We'll discuss some examples we have on how our personality has affected the decisions we make for our podcasts. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we talk about Captivate increasing their download limits. In our Better Podback, we round up some listener feedback including one listener who refused to lose another recording. FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/264. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
In this episode we talk about the idea of anonymous podcasting. We discuss some of the reasons you might consider podcasting under a nickname, some of the reasons you may not want to, some of the challenges you may expect to see by using your real name, and some of our experiences using pseudonyms. We'll also discuss some of the places we think you just may not be able to escape using your real name. Plus, SP has a big reveal regarding his pseudonym. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we talk about Facebook Audio Rooms going away. In our Better Podback, we give a follow up to last week's discussion about an editing mouse, and share a funny store that happened to us. FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/263. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
It's here, it's finally here! In our return episode of Better Podcasting, we kick off Season 2 of Better Podcasting (yes, Season 2) and in this episode we're going to talk about the future of Better Podcasting. In typical Better Podcasting fashion, we'll share some of the behind-the-scenes discussions that we had, and the reasons behind the decisions we've made for Better Podcasting - we hope this can help our fellow hobby podcasters. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we discuss a new division of Rode that is focused on streaming and gaming. In our Better Podback, run down several recent exciting conversations we've had - including an interesting conversation about reducing paid services. FIND FULL EPISODE INFORMATION INCLUDING LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE AT HTTPS://WWW.BETTERPODCASTING.COM/262. 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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live http://www.geeks.live/, but not this time. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew https://www.stephenjondrew.ca of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
