Bandrew Says Podcast

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp428 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: Updating the Shure MVX2u and retesting it to see how it's performing with the latest firmware, testing and using the Audix PDX720, using the AEA KU5a supercardioid ribbon microphone briefly, and discussing if I think Americans care about manufacturing location or handmade goods.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Audix PDX720: https://geni.us/pdx720 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Shure MVX2u in 2025 12:45 - WIBT: Audix PDX720 16:30 - WIBT: AEA KU5a 20:45 - WYHTS 21:45 - WYHTS: Do Americans Care About Hand Made Products? 33:20 - Value for Value 40:52 - Conclusion 42:25 - Outro

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp427 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: 4 lessons I've learned after making 10 years of video reviews on youtube, trying to make AI music with the new Music Assistant in YouTube & then critiquing it, and then a brief discussion of tariffs.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neat Worker Bee II: https://geni.us/workbee2 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:18 - 10 Years Making YouTube Reviews 03:38 - Lesson 1 07:21 - Lesson 2 11:21 - Lesson 3 16:40 - Lesson 4 24:00 - Trying To Make AI Music and Critiquiing it 49:15 - WIBT: Neat Worker Bee II 51:20 - WYHTS: The Bad Thing About Tariffs 57:15 - WYHTS: Made in the USA Microphones 59:55 - Value for Value 1:04:25 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp426 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: The Shure SM57 and Shure SM58 increasing in price and why I think this has happened, sharing my thoughts on the Aston Apex, and explaining that Sound Speeds was not criticizing me for doing tests.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Aston Apex: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/apex Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Shure Increasing Their Prices China Tariff: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/28/2025-07325/notice-of-implementation-of-additional-duties-on-products-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-pursuant Mexico Tariff: https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/#:~:text=For%20Canada%20and%20Mexico%2C%20the,will%20see%20a%2010%25%20tariff USMCA Goods: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement 11:26 - WIBT: Aston Apex 15:30 - WYHTS: Correcting V-Tuber's Audio 16:52 - WYHTS: Sound Speeds Wasn't Attacking Me. 19:20 - Value for Value (Movie Podcasts & Microphone Self Noise) 27:20 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp425 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: Responding to Sound Speed Podcast 34 discussing the "useless" tests in my mic reviews, the Audix PDX520, why I advocate for subtle processing, trying to turn the SM7b into the TLM103 and turning the TLM103 into the SM7b, and then share the awful mouth declick output.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Audix PDX520: https://geni.us/pdx520 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Kill Tony KT Episode 714: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-WxUaCAL5o&rco=1 Sarah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahsloanshow 02:30 - Getting Called Out! SSP-034: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihEIVy7Wetc 12:15 - WIBT: Audix PDX520 15:47 - WYHTS: Kill Tony People 16:43 - WYHTS: Why I Advocate for Subtle Processing? 23:00 - WYHTS: Why SM7B over TLM103? 25:25 - TLM103 into the SM7B! 26:12 - SM7B into the TLM103!!! 27:00 - WYHTS: The Awful Mouth DeClick Output 28:28 - WYHTS: I Didn't Process This Episode? 30:51 - Value for Value 37:55 - Easter Movie Recommendation 39:39 - Outro

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp424 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: How I process my podcast audio, I share 8 tips on how I save money from money savings tips to behavior altering suggestions, then I discuss how I don't think debt is feared enough, discuss my stance on being responsible financially, discuss giving up over indulgence, and explaining why my budget wasn't wrong.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:16 - How I Process My Podcast in 2025 15:51 - 8 Money Saving Behaviors to Avoid Impulse Purchases 33:45  - WYHTS: Bear Traps vs. Debt Traps 36:25 - Debt is not Feared Enough 40:31 - WYHTS: Multi-Generational Housing in America 41:45 - Adults Should Help the Younger Generations 51:12 - WYHTS: Budgeting is Everything 52:41 - Stop Over Indulging 56:35 - WYHTS: Bandrew's Budget is Wrong 58:30 - Value for Value 01:13:04 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp423 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: What made me want to discuss budgeting, explain what a budget is, share my thoughts on the benefits of budgeting, setting up a budget and then summarizing budgeting.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Why I Want to Discuss Budgeting 01:52 - What is a Budget? 02:59 - The Benefits of Budgeting 07:18 - Setting Up a Basic Budget 23:04 - Summary of a Budget 25:52 - WYHTS: YouTube Shorts 28:15 - Value for Value 33:00 - Random Conclusion Stuff   #Budget #FrugalLiving #Podcast

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp422 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: YouTube automatically disabling some notifications, a change to how shorts views are counted, a report on if YouTube Premium Lite is any good, discussing why negativity is more common, tech innovation lacking, things getting better, checking the EMI resistance of the sE electronics V7 and more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:25 - YouTube Disabling Some Notifications YT Auto-Disabling Notifcations: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/18138167?hl=en&msgid=333836208 12:52 - YouTube Changing Shorts Views! YouTube Shorts Views Creator Insider Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QM6O4yPfrI 19:40 - WYHTS: Is YouTube Premium Lite any Good? 21:32 - WYHTS: Negativity Is more Common 24:30 - WYHTS: Tech Innovation is No More 28:25 - WYHTS: Things Will Get Better 31:10 - WYHTS: Why I Roll My Rs 33:00 - Value for Value 41:21 - Checking EMI of sE Electronics V7 49:45 - I Relased Music! Must Love Karate - Escapism: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTwNXVaSqUfvdMofVU3eFsCPgURZ3WUTE&si=KFdSnGr8pcNENh2E 55:00 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp421 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: Has everyone lost enthusiasm and passion and has everyone become jaded and nonchalant?, 3 things I've been enjoying the last few weeks, Trying YouTube DreamScape AI background replacement tool, the Lewitt Connect 2, YouTube Premium Lite, Appreciation for Disturbing movies, and the Terrifier UHD Box Set from Umbrella.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Lewitt Connect2: https://geni.us/connect2   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Why is Noone Enthusiastic Anymore? 05:24 - 3 Things I've Been Enjoying Hard Knock Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0VOxDGm1bY Are You Garbage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRHos2ww388 14:22 - Trying YouTube DreamScape AI 16:24 - WIBT: Lewitt Connect 2 19:45 - WYHTS: YouTube Premium Lite Blog Post: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/introducing-premium-lite/ Premium Lite: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/15968883 24:26 - WYHTS: Appreciation for Disturbing Movies 31:00 - Value for Value 37:20 - FTW: Terrifier UHD Box Set 40:50 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp419 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: YouTube automatically inserting even MORE midroll advertisements and what you as a content creator can do to stop it, my favorite examples of why YouTube Community Posts are flawed, the difficulty of requesting youtubers to upload multiple audio files, why I will NEVER stop complaining about bad audio, The Benefit of Denim Jackets, and other stuff too.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:30 - YouTube FORCING Midroll Ads MIDROLL AD BLOG POST: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6175006?nohelpkit=1&hl=en 05:45 - Examples of Why YouTube Community Posts are Flawed 11:00 - WIBT 11:54 - WYHTS: Favorite Comment 13:00 - WYHTS: Aston Apex Microphone 14:45 - WYHTS: Uploading Backing Track to YouTUbe? 18:00 - WYHTS: Stop Complaining About Imperfect Audio 25:30 - Value for Value 28:30 - FTW: Jean Jacket 33:40 - Outro Ramblings

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp419 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: 3 big changes coming to youtube. 1st the new communities function on channels which allows viewers to post to a channels home page, secondly the auto dubbing of videos which allows viewers from around the world to have audio in their native language, and lastly the voice replies to comments on your channel page. I also discuss getting audio right before you hit record, and briefly discuss the movie Valentine.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure PGA181: https://geni.us/pga181 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:12 - YouTube Discord Communities Blog re: Communities: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/321825573/introducing-communities-dedicated-spaces-for-viewers-creators-to-connect?hl=en 08:42 - YouTube Auto Dubbing Auto dubbing Blog Post: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/15569972?hl=en 15:38 - YouTube Comment Voice Replies Creator Insider Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnOPl3Qiimg 19:30 - The Reason These Features Exist 21:15 - WIBT: Shure PGA181 22:00 - WYHTS: Fix Your Audio BEFORE You Record 26:53 - Value for Value 30:07 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp418 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: The new Elgato Voice Focus plugin that was just announced as a free update for their wave link software and I demo voice focus to show how effective it is and what kind of impact it has on audio, I then try Antares Mod Mic to see if it can actually turn a Behringer Xm8500 into a U87, and then discuss what EDC is and explore the 3 types of EDC youtubers.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Elgato Voice Focus AI Noise Removal 05:45 - Turning an XM8500 into a U87 using Antares Mod Mic 15:28 - WYHTS: Audio Technica Turn Tables Don't Damage Records 16:45 - WYHTS: What is EDC? 19:41 - WYHTS : 3 Types of EDC Videos on YouTube 25:00 - Value for Value 27:56 - Valentines Day Horror Movie 31:15 - Outro

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp417 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 02:10 - My 2025 Everyday Carry 13:25 - What I've Been Testing 14:48 - WYHTS: Why I Love Day of the Dead 16:55 - WYHTS: My Favorite Vinyl Records 24:10 - WYHTS: Is MP3 vs. Lossless Worth It? 28:42 - WYHTS: Uploading Review to Apple Music 30:47 - WYHTS: YouTube Audio is Disappointing / More Fragrance Talk 34:35 - WYHTS: Does SoundSpeeds Smell Bad? 36:15 - WYHTS: Thanks to an Artist Aufladbar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aufladbarart/ 38:00 - V4V: Canada is NOT the 51st State 39:15 - V4V: Vinegar Syndrome & Second Languages 43:35 - WWA: Tribulation Tribulation - Hungry Waters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0FANx2XSmo 46:06 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp416 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM107: https://geni.us/tlm107 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8     As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:25 - The TikTok Ban in the United States FORBES ARTICLE: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/01/19/tiktok-ban-live-updates-tiktok-restoring-service-after-trump-promises-hell-delay-ban/ THE VERGE ARTICLE: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/20/24348213/trump-tiktok-ban-executive-order-sale-delay-china 02:30 - What to Do About Social Media Bans? 10:38 - YouTube Improving Audio Quality Activate: https://www.youtube.com/new Blog Announcement: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-youtube-premium-features-2025/ YouTube Audio Stats: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/4603579?hl=en Github OPUS 251 Stats: https://gist.github.com/AgentOak/34d47c65b1d28829bb17c24c04a0096f YT Music Quality: https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/answer/9076559?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=0 18:22 - WYHTS: Fragrance Fans in the BSP Community 21:30 - WYHTS: Why is the Neumann TLM107 Better than the TLM103? 24:00 - WYHTS: What's Your Guitar Collection? 28:20 - WYHTS: Why Streaming Services are Failing 34:02 - WYHTS: The Origin of the Microphone Milhouse nickname Nancy's Microphone Setup: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE5PSlkNmPI 37:00 - Value for Value Henrique's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IncrediblyHandsome 38:20 - The Physical Media Dilema 42:40 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp415 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Exploring who my doppleganger is, discussing the Honey browser add on controversy, sharing advice on a common mistkae in hobbies & collecting that I think you should avoid, not hoarding physical media, ranting about fragrances, and promoting an awesome musician. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM107: https://geni.us/tlm107 Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen: https://geni.us/18i204th   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:20 - My Dopplegangers Headshort Source: https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/credits/cast 03:45 - I'm "Shocked" by the Honey Controversy Mega Lags Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4yL3YTwWk 13:30 - WIBT: Neumann & Focusrite 14:45 - WYHTS: Battling the YouTube Algo 16:30 - WYHTS: There's No "T" in Comfort 18:15 - WYTHS: Mistakes in Hobbies & Collecting 24:10 - WYHTS: Don't Hoard Physical Media 29:50 - WYHTS: Ranting about Colognes / Fragrances Maria's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mariameliora 37:33 - WYHTS: Amazing Improvised Musician Sebs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebzillner Sebs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeebndGYRD9KLQcEiccYzmw 40:05 - Value for Value 43:00 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp414 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Getting out of your comfort zone, facing difficult situations head on, my 2024 content goal success, and personal goal failures, my favorite videos of 2024, what my plans are on 2025 and personal goal for the next year. I also talk about being 10 years sober and a no spend month as well as the 18i20 (4th gen).   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM107: https://geni.us/tlm107 Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen: https://geni.us/18i204th   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Get Out of Your Comfort Zone 03:56 - Face Difficulty Head On 07:30 - 2024 Content Goal Success! 10:19 - 2024 Personal Goal Failure! 16:00 - My Favorite Videos of 2024 Podcastage:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y85ueDWh2k Podcastage2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBUI3YGK57E Bandrew Says Podcast: https://youtu.be/IRAMyU7dmew?si=CEMGbFNVvRdwPivo&t=931 20:25 - 2025 Content Goals 23:14 - 2025 Personal Goals 28:40 - 10 Years Sober 31:33 - No Spend January 33:15 - WIBT: Focusrite 18i20 (4th Gen) 36:45 - WYHTS: The YouTube Algorithm Sucks. 38:26 - WYHTS: The TLM107 isn't Neumann's Best Offering. 40:12 - WYHTS: The Show is Like a Friend Recommending Stuff Sarah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahsloanshow 41:30 - Value for Value 45:50 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp413 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Best podcasts of 2024, best music of 2024, best movies of 2024, the best youtubers of 2024, a conspiracy theory about youtube and dating content, and the Neumann TLM107   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM107: https://geni.us/tlm107 Neve Portico 5017: https://geni.us/rnd5017 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 02:47 - Best Podcasts of 2024 09:21 - Best Music of 2024  14:47 - Best Movies of 2024 20:55 - Best YouTubes of 2024 24:48 - Conspiracy Theory About YouTube! 28:15 - WIBT: Neumann TLM107 31:20 - Value for Value 32:26 - V4V: Not Upgrading Gear / Don't Mimic Me! 34:23 - V4V: 10 Year video vs. 1 Week video 36:29 - V4V: Mrs. Doubtfire Impression 37:55 - Wrap Up

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp412 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: The benefits of not upgrading your gear constantly, the studio tech I have upgraded during 2024, my most used microphones of 2024, my most used headphones of 2024, and my most used audio players of 2024. I also share the tech I'm excited for in 2025.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:25 - The Benefits of NOT Upgrading Your Equipment 08:37 - The Studio Gear I Upgraded in 2024 18:32 - Most Used Microphone of 2024 22:15 - Most Used Headphones of 2024 24:21 - Most Used Audio Players of 2024 29:20 - Tech I'm Excited for in 2025 34:45 - WYHTS: Measure Success on What You Control 37:10 - WYHTS: YouTubers who Started 10 Years Ago Were Lucky 42:00 - WYHTS: MEI Studio's YouTube Journey 47:15 - WYHTS: Woman Inadvertently Joins the Patriarchy 48:25 - Value for Value 52:15 - Conclusion

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp411 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: My advice for content creators through a series of questions I wish I had addressed prior to spending the last 10 years making youtube videos, the Fifine AM8, why I don't rent microphones, investing in podcast guests audio quality, high impressions = low clickthrough rate, and more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Fifine AM8: https://geni.us/fifineam8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Advice for Content Creators - Should You Become a Content Creator? 22:08 - WIBT: Fifine AM8 23:47 - WYHTS: Why I Don't Rent Microphones for Review? 26:44 - WYHTS: Investing in Podcast Guest Audio Quality 31:22 - WYHTS: Will I Sign Up For Spotify Partner Program? Spotify Partner: https://support.spotify.com/us/creators/article/spotify-partner-program/ 33:56 - WYHTS: High Impressions = Low Click Through Rate 36:50 - WYHTS: This Podcast is a Sausage Fest! 39:10 - Value for Value 46:27 - Wrap Up

Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp410 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Sharing analytics on how a custom thumbnail compared to an autogenerated thumbnail and also share a theory about thumbnail A/B comparisons, Trolling people with microphone humor, the Shure MV6, if microphone reviews are evergreen content, if being a "YouTuber" is really "Worth It" where I discuss the time and money aspect of deciding if you want make videos, why youtube cares about average view duration instead of click through rate, and how no one cares about background noise.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure MV6: https://geni.us/smv6   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Thank You 01:27 - Thumbnail's Impact on Video Performance 10:03 - Some of My Best Video Work! 15:00 - WIBT: Shure MV6 17:55 - WYHTS: Are Mic Reviews are Evergreen Content? 22:36 - WYHTS: The Money & Time Required to be a YouTuber (Is Being a "YouTuber" Really "Worth It"? ) 39:15 - WYHTS: Why YouTube Cares about View Duration instead of CTR 44:24 - WYHTS: No One Cares about Background Noise! 47:15 - WYHTS: Mics UNDER $600 Are a RIP OFF! 48:45 - Value for Value 55:40 - Missing Next Week 56:58 - Conclusion

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp409 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Annual warning about Black Friday sales, a discussion of whether Custom YouTube Thumbnails are really worth it?, a discussion on if $600+ microphones are all a rip off, the mental health impact of YouTube Analytics, Advocating not sharing every thought you have, the fact I don't like being mean, and my love for the band Bayside.    Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Black Friday Warning 05:08 - Are Custom YouTube Thumbnails Worth It? 12:50 - WYHTS: $600+ Mics are a RIP OFF! 20:02 - WYHTS: Mental Health Impact of YouTube Analytics 27:15 - WYHTS: Don't Share Every Thought You Have 31:02 - WYHTS: "Dark Bandrew" 35:25 - WYHTS: Not Every Comment is For You 36:51 - Value for Value 40:12 - WWA: Bayside 46:02 - Conclusion

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp408 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Defending my stance on Microphone Diminishing Returns, explain that EVERY VIDEO IS NOT MADE FOR YOU, how my YouTube shorts channel is doing after 33 days and over 60 videos published, then demo the Electro Voice 644, Shure 545, and Broadcast Barn BCM1000, then share info that shows that youtube's comment suggestions are AI generated, and discuss what I will do with all my microphones.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Defending Microphone Diminishing Returns 05:05 - Every Product Category Exhibits Diminishing Returns 07:40 - Not Every Video is Made FOR YOU 12:20 - Twitter Responses 18:27 - How is my YouTUbe Shorts Channel Doing? 23:56 - WIBT: Electro Voice 644 Shotgun Microphone Coutant Article: https://www.coutant.org/ev644/index.html 25:40 - WIBT: Shure 545 27:08 - WIBT: Broadcast Barn BCM1000 28:50 - WYHTS: YouTube's Comment Suggestions are AI AI Enhanced Comment Reply Suggestions: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/18138167?hl=en&msgid=302200031 33:47 - WYHTS: Mic Comparisons are Valuable 36:07 - WYHTS: What Will I Do With My Mics? 38:16 - Value for Value 52:00 - Conclusion

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp407 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: YouTube's comment auto replies have gotten WILD, advocating going to vote, comparing the Shure 565 to the Shure SM58, demoing the Peluso P414, discuss doing more mic grab bag podcasts and how off the cuff episodes do well, share why I don't sell gear I review, share my thoughts on whether phantom power can damage mics, and share my weekly recommendation for SAW. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Peluso P414: it's somewhere Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.  Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - YouTube's Auto Comment Replies are WILD! 04:17 - Go Vote 04:53 - Shure 565 vs. Shure SM58 09:31 - WIBT: Peluso P414 13:01 - WYHTS: Do More Mic Grab Bag Podcasts 15:12 - WYHTS: Why I Don't Sell Gear I've Reviewed 20:34 - Value for Value Henrique's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IncrediblyHandsome/videos 25:46 - Ask Bandrew 26:42 - Email 1 27:30 - Does Phantom Power Damage Mics? 31:43 - WWA: Saw (2004) 36:13 - Conclusion

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp406 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Testing random mics that I have never gotten around to reviewing such as: Shure KSM330, NOS Active Ribbon, Earthworks CTF12-B, Earthworks FM360/HC, Gauge ECM87, Stuio Projects C1, and Heil PR30b. I also talk about taking the thumbnail thief to court, what my strategy is for youtube shorts, share a complaint about JZ mics, and discuss how film distribution has changed. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA47: https://geni.us/WA47 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Shure SM330 04:00 - NOS Active Ribbon 06:15 - Earthworks CTF12-B 08:20 - Earthworks FM360/HC 11:15 - Gauge Microphone ECM87 13:40 - Studio Projects C1 15:08 - Heil PR30B 19:15 - WYHTS: Take the Thumbnail Thief to Court 23:15 - WYHTS: Why Not Upload Shorts to Your Main Channel? 29:24 - WYHTS: Complaint about JZ Mics 33:23 - Value for Value 37:12 - How Film Distribution Allowed Terrifier 3 to Succeed. 40:45 - Have Grace & Understanding for Content Thiefs 44:00 - Audio Submission 1 45:02 - Cheap DAW Alternatives to REAPER? 50:56 - Conclusion

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp405 Topics discussed: Someone stealing my work and not crediting me, why I hate AI and Faceless channels and the advocates of that content type, the JZ Mics Violet Amethyst, a new YouTube Channel I launched focused on shorts, Why Youtube loves shorts, Talking into the top of the U87 Ai, and a huge list of horror movie recommendations like Terrifier 3.   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Violet Amethyst: https://intshop.jzmic.com/products/amethyst Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Support: http://podcastage.com/support Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Stop Stealing My Work ○ BSP-388: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz4hpFUO2jU ○ The Post: https://x.com/xNickOnline/status/1843879939306598855 13:25 - WIBT: Violet Amethyst Mic 14:54 - I'm Running a Shorts Only Channel! 19:30 - WYHTS: Use Shorts for Unboxings 25:06 - WYHTS: Why YouTube LOVES Shorts! 30:24 - WYHTS: Will YouTube Over-Advertise Shotrts 33:13 - WYHTS: Talking into the Top of the U87 Ai? 34:37 - Value for Value 37:55 - WWA: Go See Terrifier 3 46:13 - Conclusion

Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp404 Topics discussed: YouTube announcing shorts will be able to exceed 60 seconds and be up to 3 minutes long starting on 15 OCTOBER 2024. I talk about why I think they're doing this, who I think will benefit from this, if I will start using shorts more, and how youtube kind of just confuses me now. I also revisit the Shotgun Mic vs. Small Diaphragm condenser microphone discussion with a sample in a completely untreated room.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:20 - YouTube Extending Shorts Time Limit to 3 Minutes! Creator Insider Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmVHABqRwHw vidIQ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCDfxk7J01w 02:17 - Why Do I Think They're Doing This? 05:00 - Who Will Benefit From This Extension? 07:12 - Will I Be Using Shorts Now? 10:50 - YouTube Just Confuses Me Now 14:48 - WIBT: U87 15:22 - Shotgun Mic vs. SDC in an Untreated Space 29:43 - Value for Value 38:47 - Conclusion

Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp403 Topics discussed: Should you avoid using shotgun microphones for indoor recording, why I'm no longer using the term "joy", testing the Shure KSM44a, Using playlists to manage channels, Real world benefits gained from making youtube videos, how to support the show without conributing money, and ORANGES!   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure KSM44a: https://geni.us/ksm44a Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Should You Avoid Shotgun Mics for Indoor Use? 16:33 - No Longer Seeking "Joy". 19:44 - WIBT: Shure KSM44a 21:03 - WYHTS: Using Playlists to Manage Your Channel MEI Studio: https://www.youtube.com/@meistudiony Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@Podcastage/playlists 25:04 - WYHTS: "The more you do, the better you get" Dracomies Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dracomies 27:44 - WYHTS: Real World Benefit of Making YouTube Videos 34:00 - Value for Value 36:35 - WWA: Orange 40:08 - Conlcusion

Video: https://youtu.be/AHPcF6nWDKI Topics discussed: Why I think hobbyists care about succeeding and growing in their hobby field, how I'm adjusting my cross website posting process to try and improve discoverability, demoing adobe generative fill AI, a conspiracy theory about spell check, taking down microphone ranking sites, demoing uploading podcasts to spotify, and sharing my thoughts on doing a No Spend Month.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Why Hobbyists Care About Success 11:05 - How Cross Posting May Hurt Performance  16:45 - WIBT: Adobe Photoshop Generative Fill AI 21:35 - WYHTS: Bureaucracy is Concernering 25:15 - WYHTS: Take Down Mic Review Sites! 31:50 - WYHTS: Uploading Video Podcasts to Spotify 37:45 - WYHTS: No Clips on the Channel! 43:05 - Value for Value 45:47 - WWA: No Spend Month

Video: https://youtu.be/Pp4eDenb2Vk Topics discussed: The FTC's new ruling banning fake reviews and manipulation of views/subscribers, what I did to save 50% on my podcast expenses, I test the Warm Audio WA47, discuss spending money on youtube thumbnails, differentiate between growing and shrinking channels, explain why I have had multiple podcast channels, and suggest you get a good night sleep.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA47: https://geni.us/WA47 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:18 - FTC Banning Fake Reviews BSP-198: https://youtu.be/PB7CGGGaFaw?si=bye0n-9_wjOO_gXN&t=48 FTC Summary: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials FTC Ruling: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/r311003consumerreviewstestimonialsfinalrulefrn.pdf 14:25 - How I Saved Money on My Podcast 22:54 - WIBT: Warm Audio WA47 24:47 - WYHTS: Accounting Advice for Creators 27:20 - WYHTS: Spending Money on YouTube Thumbnails 30:30 - WYHTS: Channel Growth vs. Shrinking 33:30 - WYHTS: Podcasting on Multiple Channels 42:19 - Value for Value 51:18 - Weekly Recommendation Algorithm 53:23 - Outro

Video: https://youtu.be/5N37hzt_2ys Topics discussed: How much my podcast earns in 1 year, hitting 1,000,000 youtube plays and 400 episodes of the podcast, how RSS Feeds saved Alex Jones & Info Wars from being deplatformed, how Listeners define what a podcast is, the most backhanded comment that I've received, Questioning my monetization strategy for youtube, share thoughts on why people hate those they disagree with, including religion in my mic reviews, and more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure Nexadyne 8/C: https://geni.us/shure8c Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:18 - How Much I Earned From Podcasting For 1 Year! 09:56 - Podcast Milestones 12:45 - WIBT: Nexadyne 8/C 13:24 - WYHTS: RSS Feeds Saved Alex Jones from Deplatforming 17:27 - WYHTS: Listeners Define What a Podcast Is. 20:09 - WYHTS: The Most Backhanded "Compliment" I've Ever Received 21:09 - Questioning Monetization of my Content 25:07 - WYHTS: Why People HATE Those They Disagree With 29:07 - WYHTS: Including Religion in Mic Review 30:40 - WYHTS: 7-Year Discord Anniversary 32:15 - WYHTS: I Can't Listen to You Anymore 32:40 - WYHTS: I NOW HAVE A ROADIE & A SEMI! 33:53 - Value for Value 37:10 - What "Pros" Don't Understand About US! 42:30 - WWA: Shut Off Your A/C! 44:12 - Outro

Video: https://youtu.be/Buxk7NMdHsA Topics discussed: Video podcasting on YouTube, why people say YouTube Videos aren't podcasts, why I refuse to make an RSS distributed video podcast, the benefits of video distributed via RSS, my favorite comment of all time, if Hobbyists are just failures, the Shure Nexadyne 8/C, the reality of audio & podcast conferences, why some people disliked Susan as the CEO of youtube, and the Ludo - Broken Bride EP.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure Nexadyne 8/C: https://geni.us/shure8c Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Why People Say "YouTube Video Podcasts" are not Podcasts 03:20 - Why I REFUSE To Make a Video RSS 06:03 - What I'd Lose Through Video RSS Podcasting 11:25 - Actual Benefit of Video RSS Podcasts 14:44 - Summary of Why I Won't Make a "Video Podcast" NMS Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/h_7T1VExTq8?si=G9B1s_55v9Q5ydn4&t=2311 PodcastIndex: https://podcastindex.org Global Media: https://www.globalmediainsight.com/blog/youtube-users-statistics/#:~:text=YouTube%20has%20more%20than%20113.9%20million%20active%20channels. Siteefy: https://siteefy.com/how-many-websites-are-there/ Thread: https://pod.social/@Bandrew/113034420268015435 19:45 - My Favorite Comment of All Time! 22:04 - Are "Hobbysts" Just Failures 27:37 - WIBT: Shure Nexadyne 8/C 29:18 - WYHTS: Reality of Audio & Podcast Conferences 33:00 - WYHTS: Susan Was a Bad CEO & YouTube Sucks. 39:03 - Value for Value 41:40 - WWA: Ludo - Broken Bride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFIaFyuXp_Y   #AudioEducation #YouTube #Podcast

Video: https://youtu.be/gQVCkRmVqGQ Topics discussed: How youtube changed from 2014 - 2023 under the leadership of CEO Susan Wojicki, why I don't attend podcast conventions, making a video podcast for $50, demonstrating that I still mess up. Testing if my desk or monitor is the main cause of reflections of my voice, demonstrate how to do an EQ match, and recommend a movie series.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm49 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:20 - How YouTube Has Changed (Susan Wojicki's Legacy) 15:28 - Why I Don't Attend Podcast Conferences? 25:40 - Video Podcast for Under $50 28:25 - WYHTS: Sunk Cost & Free Coffee! 29:45 - WYHTS: I Still Mess Up 33:06 - WYHTS: Your Monitor is Ruining Your LAV 36:15 - WYHTS: How Do You EQ Match? 45:21 - Value 4 Value 55.55 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm 58:36 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/639HbyIO8Ok Topics discussed: Demoing how to get better sound out of your lav mic with placement and then processing, why I will use Reamping over Looper Pedals, discussing why I'm okay spending $1,000 on a mic when I'm not okay spending $8 for coffee, my theory on the real reason for social media apps rolling out community notes, and more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Sennheiser ME2: https://geni.us/sennME2 Neumann KM185: https://geni.us/km185ii Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Improving a Lav Mic 07:05 - WIBT: Sennheiser ME2 / Neumann KM185 09:18 - WYHTS: Why Looper Pedals Don't Work For Me 11:50 - WYHTS: If You Buy Microphones, You Should Buy Coffee 20:37 - WYHTS: TLM49  Is Your Mic! 21:45 - Value for Value 22:40 - V4V: Different Reasons for Travel 26:30 - V4V: Real Reason for Community Notes 30:21 - V4V: Orwell Supports ContextCop 32:10 - WWA: Analysis Paralysis - Four Year Strong 34:40 - Conclusion   #AudioEducation #Frugal #Podcast

Video: https://youtu.be/n8NL8v8Jtso Topics discussed: Youtube rolling out Community Notes to fact check videos, why you may need a D.I. box, why I am excited about reamping, the reality of live concert videos, why you shouldn't save money on food while traveling and more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm49 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:41 - YouTube Community Notes Blog post: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-ways-to-offer-viewers-more-context/ 04:35 - Why You Need a D.I. Box? 13:20 - WIBT: Neumann TLM49 14:40 - WYHTS: The Reality of Live Concert DVD's 19:05 - WYTHS: Don't Save on Food on Travel 26:45 - Value 4 Value 30:10 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/Se7Z52DIR30 Topics discussed: 7 audio lessons I've learned over the last few weeks, tips on how to save money while traveling, why doom spending makes sense, measuring podcast success, editing out personality from podcasts/videos, and youtube buying me a pizza!   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Miktek MK300: https://geni.us/mk300 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:20 - 7 Audio Lessons I've Learned B&H Creator Roundtable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMlzytOfBD8 15:00 - Tips to Save Money on Travel 19:20 - Doom Spending Makes Sense 25:00 - WIBT: Miktek MK300 26:43 - WYHTS: Measuring Podcast Success? 29:57 - WYHTS: Editing Out Personality 35:05 - Value for Value 41:40 - Weekly Wecomendation 43:55 - Conclusion   #AudioEducation #Frugality #Podcast

Video: https://youtu.be/rB5Uk1PJQ38 Topics discussed: Testing the idea of "Microphone Reach", the reality of editing this podcast and the neuroticism of it, everything has become so political and combative and I'm so sick of it, why you can't add new video to existing youtube videos, if videos that have ads turned off earn youtube premium revenue sharing, and more.    Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): sE Electronics X1a: https://geni.us/sex1a Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Is "Microphone Reach" Real? 09:24 - The Reality of Editing Podcasts & Video 15:00 - WIBT: sE Electronics X1A 16:30 - WYHTS: Everything Is Political and I'm Sick of it!!! 20:10 - WYHTS: Why Can't You Add Video to Existing YouTube Videos? 23:31 - WYHTS: Do Unmonetized Channels Earn from YouTube Premium Viewers? YT Premium Revenue: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6306276 27:45 - Value For Value 31:30 - Ask Bandrew 32:40 - Video Submission 33:22 - Which Mic is Best? 36:18 - Live Event with Tom Buck! Event Link: https://events.bhphotovideo.com/creator-roundtable/podcasting-event?ref=bandrewscott 38:50 - Conclusion   #AudioMyth #Editing #Podcast

Video: https://youtu.be/V_l9WLGio8c Topics discussed: How to add correction notes to your published youtube video, the power of "I Don't Care", the Shure SM27, why I do the tests that I do in my microphone reviews, making a good title & thumbnail prior to making a video, why people live monitor mics, and more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM27: https://geni.us/ssm27 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Adding Corrections to YouTube Videos 05:52 - Want to Determine if Missed Uploads Harm Channel 08:25 - The Power of "I Don't Care" 10:45 - WIBT: Shure SM27 12:25 - WYHTS: Why I Do The Tests I Do in my Mic Reviews? 18:45 - WYHTS: Make Thumbnails & Titles before Filming! 22:52 - WYHTS: Why Even Live Monitor Your MIC!? 27:30 - Value 4 Value 29:15 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm 31:19 - Conclusion   #YouTube #Recording #Podcast

Video: https://youtu.be/tp0cphTKRzA Topics discussed: YouTube rolling out thumbnail A/B comparisons and why Thumbnails are important, the Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, Recording without monitoring, why we present differently on different mics, why AI CANNOT replace Podcastage, the fact I wear grandma glasses and weird hats, the importance of seeking meaning instead of happiness, if AI is okay for creative projects, The Hobbit, and Sounds Speeds Podcast joining Geeks Rising!   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer D2 Podcast Pro: I don't feel like linking it Heritage Audio i73 PRO2: n/a   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - YouTube Thumbnail A/B Comparison Creator Insider video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KAYAhIWsdY Old Creator Insider Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZoLw141o78 Focus on Title & Thumbnails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0N6nC7heqc 08:37 - WIBT: Behringer D2 Podcast pro 11:35 - WYHTS: Recording Without Monitoring? 13:18 - WYHTS: Sucky DVD Special Features 14:55 - WYHTS: Presenting Differently on Different Mics 19:16 - WYHTS: Why AI CANNOT Replace Podcastage 24:12 - WYHTS: Grandma Glasses and Weird Hats 28:40 - Value for Value 36:45 - V4V: Seeking Happiness vs. Seeking Meaning 43:40 - V4V: Is Using AI for Creative Projects Okay? 46:03 - V4V: Have I Watched Supernatural? 47:27 - V4V: How Big are Bigfoots Feet? 48:15 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm 49:45 - ANNOUNCEMENT 50:53 - Outro

Video: https://youtu.be/t2-AiEatwtU Topics discussed: YouTube has rolled out an AI Video Outline Generator in studio, if there is good country music, authenticity in music, headphones impacting performance,  DVD play all options.  Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com  Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105 Heritage Adui i73 PRO2: n/a As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.  Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - YouTube's New AI Outline Generator 15:14 - WIBT: Heritage Audio I73 PRO Interface 16:30 - WYHTS: Is There Good Country Music? Authenticity in Music? Sierra Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fPqmceCf90 Billy Strings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6CyQftidOw Jesse Welles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtScpL5o7cg Little Jimmy Dickens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRao-sKBOWc Hank Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry_-p-0stx4 26:19 - WYHTS: Overhead Shots & Headphones in Video 31:50 - Value for Value 37:23 - Weekly Wecommendation Algowithm 41:16 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/iTTE0d_De1o Topics discussed: YouTube FINALLY providing timestamps to what caused demonetization, Spotify rolling out podcast chapters, I rant why I love chapters and timestamps, the Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2, Why I care about the Shure MVX2u over the F3, what cameras I use, a new segment called WHAT I LIKE WEEKLY, and the realization that you don't need 100w tube amps.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Stuff.   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:31 - YouTube Demonetization Timestamps 06:00 - Spotify Adding Podcast Chapters 11:10 - WIBT: Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2 14:35 - WYHTS: Why Shure MVX2u over Zoom F3? 18:15 - WYHTS: What Camera do You Use? 20:25 - Value for Value 24:50 - What I Like Weekly Uncooked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfG0lH9LeZg Daddy of Mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2UJCKW6ILc Dead End Friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EvAjRjDYWI 28:30 - Why I Missed a Week 29:50 - You Don't Need 100W AMPS! 32:20 - Conslusion

Video: https://youtu.be/QmMbLBv8EKE Topics discussed: Did Shure fix the issue with the MVX2u low frequencies causing noise floor increase, do handheld condensers reject more than studio condensers, and more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Stuff.   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Did Shure Fix the MVX2u? MVX2u Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaEf2YX_tnU 08:15 - What I'm Testing 11:15 - Do Handheld Condenser Reject More Than Studio Condenser? 19:30 - WYHTS: Do I Do Vocal Warm Ups? 21:30 - WYHTS: 9th Podcastage Anniversary 23:30 - WYHTS: AI is Ruining Creativity 26:30 - WYHTS: I Refuse to Use A.I. 30:10 - WYHTS: YouTube's User Hostile Moves EposVox Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib3E8rBsT60 36:15 - Value for Value 39:56 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/Jz4hpFUO2jU Topics discussed: Why I think AI Content and Faceless channels are ruining youtube and youtube search, YouTube flagging AI content, Why I do not watch other peoples reviews, Why the TikTok Ban is good, and more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:18 - AI Content & Faceless Channels Ruining YouTube 06:00 - YouTube Flagging AI Content YT BLOG: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/ 11:30 - Why I Don't Watch Reviews … 21:50 - What I'm Testing 26:30 - WYHTS: The TikTok Ban is Good 35:30 - Value for Value 45:00 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/K-huKM8r8KA Topics discussed: The United States TikTok ban and what I suggest content creators do, comparing the Lewitt Ray to the Lewitt LCT440, testing if face masks make good pop filters, discussing if redundant items are luxury items, explaining why audio gear is high value, and then insane ramblings and tangents.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Ray: https://geni.us/lray Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:20 - The U.S. Tik Tok Ban Verge Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139036/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-foreign-aid-package BSP-222 Discussing Tik Tok Ban: https://youtu.be/aAOt9fABjaM?si=vn5KxQLe_V3EisZ2 08:00 - WYHTS: Lewitt Ray vs. Lewitt LCT440 10:24 - WYHTS: Do Face Masks Make Good Pop Filters? 12:51 - WYHTS: Redundant Items are Luxury Items 21:26 - WYHTS: Audio Gear is High Value 28:00 - Value for Value 30:13 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/IRAMyU7dmew Topics discussed: Do negative reviews kill companies, the Lewitt Aura, the podcast being personality driven, wool socks rule, my favorite value electronics, the real way to EQ, and if the NT1 4th gen and Signature series are the same. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Ray: https://geni.us/lray RND Portico 5017: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnd5017 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.  Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Do Negative Reviews Kill Companies? MKBHD Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QztFpzKsdeA 08:20 - WIBT: Lewitt Aura 11:30 - WYHTS: BSP is a Personality Channel 15:25 - WYHTS: Best Value Electronics 21:10 - WYHTS: The REAL Way to EQ 23:18 - Value for Value 23:43 - Ask Bandrew 25:30 - Voice Submission 1 27:30 - Are the NT1 4th Gen and NT1 Signature identical? Rode Response: https://twitter.com/earnoud/status/1734109464460996643 34:00 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/VBQ_eVVAK6w Topics discussed: My favorite things of the year as of April 2024, Tudor's watch & wonders releases, why YouTube is beating Netflix?, Why run two youtube channels instead of just one, Suggestions on limiting microphone bleed, Addressing a very common EQ mistkae, and the most important thing I learned about audio last year.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure MoveMic: https://geni.us/smovemic Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Shure Move Mic: https://geni.us/smovemic   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:54 - My Favorite things of 2024, So Far 14:00 - WIBT: Shure MoveMic 18:00 - WYHTS: YouTube Beating Netflix Nielsen Data: https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2024/colder-weather-and-nfl-playoffs-drive-increased-tv-usage-in-january/ 22:04 - WYHTS: Why Run 2 YouTube Channels Instead of 1? 31:45 - Value for Value 33:49 - Limiting Microphone Bleed 37:45 - Ask Bandrew 38:30 - Video Submission 1 41:00 - Very Common EQ Mistake 44:10 - Video Submission 2 44:57 - Most Important Thing I Learned About Audio? 48:40 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/TBypTk7Mgx4 Topics discussed: A professional Sound Guy corrects me on Lavalier microphones and provides their thoughts on proper use cases, Overhead booming with the Shure SM7b, the Shure Move Mic, hitting 10,000 Subscribers on this podcast after 9 years of production, why I don't use IEM's for monitoring, Mics in frame making you relatable, information lost when I privated 100 episodes of this podcast, abnd why I was okay deleting 100 episodes of my podcast   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Shure Move Mic: https://geni.us/smovemic   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Professional Sound Guy Shares Insight into Lav Mics 16:30 - Overhead Booming with the Shure SM7b 18:11 - WIBT: Shure Move Mic 21:10 - 10,000 Subscribers in 9 Years 28:30 - WYHTS: Why Don't People Use IEM's for Monitoring? 32:15 - WYHTS: Mics in Frame are Relatable 36:51 - WYHTS: Info Lost Because I Deleted my Podcast How to Start a Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfsPgm0v7jk 10 Pieces of Advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtKzbW4GW1U 41:54 - Why I'm Okay Deleting 100 Podcast Episodes 47:26 - Value for Value 49:27 - Conclusion

Video: https://youtu.be/C_lf9nxJ5Tg Topics discussed: YouTube's employee telling us that we should not delete our youtube videos, sharing feedback about lav mics, why understanding listener playback systems is important, why people use mics in frame, and more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann BCM 104: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/bcm104 Rode NTH-100:  https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Don't Delete Your YouTube Videos 05:02 - Was I Wrong About Lavs? 08:27 - Understand the Playback Location of Your Listeners 11:53 - Why People Use Mics in Frame 21:22 - WYHTS: When Lav Mics ARE Useful 24:25 - WYHTS: My Voice is Just  Bad For Lavs 27:15 - WYHTS: Benefit of Reviewing Cheap Products 31:00 - Value for Value 35:35 - Conclusion