Better Podcasting: Live Chat

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: There is still a little more Better Podcasting for 2023 Importance of taking time off at the end of the year (why we really recommend it) Podcasting Black Friday deals New podcaster innovation YouTube will require generative AI disclosure How can AI be used for good for podcasting? Stephen's story about podcasting gear for family fun Is podcasting a performance? Debriefing your podcast year Follow-up to our Libsyn media host discussion Better Podcasting will be back in 2024 The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, November 22, 2023 - Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: What are our plans for the Better Podcasting shows for the remainder of 2023? The mystery Rode stand has been revealed! Don't forget about your podcasting this Black Friday Why SP won't recommend a certain service for a hobby podcasters anymore Archiving your podcast What media host do you recommend? Stephen changed his SM7B settings Colorware How chroma keying (green-screening) benefits from a 4K camera The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, November 15, 2023 - Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/Intro 01:00 - Run-down of final 2023 episodes of BP/Live Chat 05:10 - The mystery Rode stand has been revealed: Rode DS2 10:19 - Black Friday deals are officially here 11:45 - Why SP no longer recommends a certain service 49:25 - Can you download your stats history? 51:30 - Archiving your podcast 54:00 - What media host do you recommend? 54:45 - Stephen changes his SM7B setting 57:10 - Colorware 58:30 - 4K benefits Stephen's green-screening 1:01:45 - ...Even though we don't even record at 4K 1:02:10 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Stephen is already in the holiday spirit Our Halloween debrief Better Podcasting Chats is coming back Listener response: How often do you change your SD card? Google Domains is going away: What Stephen is doing Using video for nostalgia purposes SP's podcast saved Stephen's entertainment 2FA Security SP's list of ways hobby podcasting is easier in 2023 Stephen calls himself out Rode White Collection The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, November 1, 2023 - Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: What can we learn from Stephen's solo cast venture? Frequency of SD card replacement We prefer to watch YouTube live streams, here's why SP's recent travel experience (and how it's more difficult now) Twitch now is allowing concurrent streaming, with a catch How Backblaze Saved Stephen's Podcast (file) Misc listener feedback roundup Follow-up to Podcast Mirror changes Stephen's an idiot when it comes to using a phone keyboard SP's guide to starting a podcast The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, October 25, 2023 - Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Stephen is lonely What is your favorite method for watching live streams? Our history with live stream chat methods Stephen has concerns over the future of .live domains Zencastr is no longer free Stephen broke both the GonnaGeek site and the GonnaGeek Show RSS feed Is there de-duplication on podcast apps? Methods for migrating podcast media to a new location Speculating on the future of podcasting with Chromebooks DaVinci Resolve: Why you should backup your database Elgato Wave Arm first thoughts Power Stations, and how Stephen thinks they may be helpful for podcasting Audio-only streaming platforms Multi-cam editing How often do you change your SD card? The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, October 18, 2023 - Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Handling different core material on the same podcast Common threads to make your podcast theme Building a podcast brand across different (but similar) podcasts SP has thoughts about the new Patreon app Stephen went back to DaVinci resolve DaVinci Resolve upgrade problems Windows 10 vs Windows 11 Snap Captions SP did a baby shower with podcast gear Prime deals Mystery Rode mic stand Tips for choosing a podcast name The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, October 4, 2023 - Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/Intro 01:19 - Finding common-threads to create a podcast theme 11:30 - SP's first thoughts on the new Patreon app 23:00 - Stephen's thought after going back to DaVinci Resolve 28:50 - DaVinci Resolve had a buggy upgrade 30:00 - Windows 10 End of Life 36:40 - TikTok fed Stephen DaVinci Resolve videos 37:30 - DaVinci Resolve caption generation plugin: Snap Captions 42:30 - SP used podcast gear for a baby shower 49:25 - Prime deals 53:40 - Mystery Rode mic stand 57:50 - 5 Tips for choosing a podcast name 1:02:00 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Behringer PR troubles Price watching your holiday deals Be cautious about misleading Prime sales Stephen had an epiphany about his backdrop Podcast regulations in Canada Fraud with podcast statistics WGA strike is over, what does it mean for podcasting? Stephen decided about DaVinci Resolve vs VEGAS Edit Working around the DaVinci Resolve VST plugin limit Feedback about YouTube Music The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, October 4, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/opening 01:20 - Behringer PR issues 15:12 - Price watching your holiday deals 16:35 - SP's favorite CamelCamelCamel watches 22:35 - Stephen's favorite CamelCamelCamel watch 23:20 - Watching out for misleading Prime sales 25:25 - Stephen's latest backdrop musings 30:45 - Canadian Podcast regulations 36:30 - Fraud with podcast statistics 40:00 - WGA strike is over 47:45 - Stephen decided about DaVinci Resolve vs VEGAS Edit 55:15 - DaVinci Resolve VST plugin limit work-around 59:50 - Stephen's DaVinci Resolve export settings 1:00:45 - Listener feedback: YouTube Music 1:04:55 - Patreon app update 1:05:15 - Amazon Music vs Unlimited 1:06:00 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Let's clear up some confusion about the SM7B vs RE320 test There's a new SM7B with a built-in preamp Using in-line preamps / mic activators Google Podcasts is going away The future of podcasting with Google Podcasting with lav mics Stephen's reflection on using the different green screen SP's studio change SP's frustration with a Patreon The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 27, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/opening 01:20 - Clarification about the SM7B vs RE320 test 12:00 - New version of the SM7B 18:30 - Google Podcasts is going away 21:50 - What we think went wrong with Google Podcasts 27:30 - The future of podcasting with Google 34:10 - Podcasting with lav mics 42:00 - Stephen's reflection on using the different green screen 42:50 - SP's studio change 50:30 - Stephen doesn't pay attention to SP 50:55 - Listener comments 53:00 - SP's frustration with a Patreon 1:03:00 - Ending/Outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Stephen's quick podcasting turn-around Bluesky code giveaway How Canadian news legislation may affect your podcast A debate about YouTube RSS/audio vs YouTube video Podcast Mirror is now charging SP revisits the RE320 Stephen now uses chains while podcasting The history of Stephen's backdrop Listener feedback: What side is your podcast equipment on? USB-C Dongles Update on SP's LoS Apple Podcasts journey Learning from your past self The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 20, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/opening 01:50 - Stephen had a quick podcast turn around 02:45 - Bluesky code giveaway 04:45 - Stephen gave himself a gift 05:40 - Canadian news legislation 13:55 - Mackie DLZ Creator - NDI Support 15:00 - Using your phone camera via NDI 19:20 - Debate: YouTube RSS/audio vs YouTube video 29:05 - Podcast Mirror is now charging 34:40 - Stephen's personal thoughts about Podcast 2.0 37:38 - SP revisits the RE320 43:40 - Stephen has chains in his podcast studio 49:25 - The history of Stephen's backdrop 53:50 - SP's photo backdrop 54:30 - Listener feedback: What side is your podcast equipment on? 1:00:10 - USB-C Dongles 1:02:20 - Google Podcast RSS feed issues 1:04:50 - Update on SP's LoS Apple Podcasts journey 1:07:00 - Learning from your past self 01:11:20 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Update about our give-aways Announcing another give-away iPhone 15 announced - how it might affect your podcast Stephen's Vegas Edit update (and why he might go back to DaVinci) AI / Text-based Video Editing Listener feedback about feed drops A Better Podcasting Success Story: Vehicle Talk Did SP travel with his microphone? Podcast One NASDAQ IPO Stephen WAS affected by the Apple Podcasts number issue Are you comfortable sharing your stats? The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Sunday, September 17, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: This is dual-feed episode Official announcement about Better Podcasting - Main show Update about SP's eBay ventures Stephen has a new strategy for trying to sell his gear The latest update of SP's SM7B testing SAG-AFTRA strike / Canada's ACTRA A listener's busy week It's fun to podcast on someone else's podcast Microphone arms A new Better Podcasting giveaway Our first thoughts on Bluesky Cross-show releases Observation about new vehicles and podcasting Stephen's green screen troubles Pinecast dashboard Matter podcast end-user transcription The first full week without Sitcher The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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. 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

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Announcement about Better Podcasting - Main show Stephen had to buy a new SD card reader SP sold more gear Challenges with selling on eBay Stephen COULD HAVE saved his podcast Stephen's first challenge with Vegas Pro 21 Podcast Movement A new YouTube podcast ingest feature Podcast radio Stephen is excitable, and he's proud of it SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes are still going SP's Weekly SM7B update We have a winner of the mug You don't have to stay in a subreddit The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, August 30, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/opening 01:00 - Announcement about BP Main Show 02:02 - Stephen's broken SD card reader 07:20 - RIP Bob Barker 08:00 - A listener's USB port issue 10:05 - SP has sold more gear 11:45 - eBay international shipping 17:45 - Stephen could have saved his podcast 19:00 - Stephen's first challenge with Vegas Pro 21 22:45 - Podcast Movement 24:40 - A new YouTube podcast ingest feature 32:00 - Do you think YouTube would prioritize audio-only content? 35:30 - Podcast radio 45:20 - Stephen is excitable 47:10 - SAG-AFTRA/WGA strikes are still going 52:50 - SP's Weekly SM7B update 55:20 - A future segment is born 57:55 - We have a winner of the mug! 59:30 - You don't have to stay in a subreddit 1:03:00 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Playback/listening speed U.S. court ruling on AI copyright might affect podcasting What if AI is a warning? SPs latest SM7B changes Follow-up: Stephen does still use headphones Stephen pitches a new podcast idea Stephen doesn't care for the microphone museum idea Stephen's first Vegas Pro 21 experience Spotify-Patreon integration Spotify allowing podcasters to change their homepage Backblaze increasing their prices SP changed LoS based on feedback The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, August 23, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Links as Discussed AI copyright ruling Spotify-Patreon connect Custom spotify page Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Opening 1:11 - Stephen is controlling 3:45 - Stephen is a sloth, SP has had too much caffeine 7:05 - A court ruling on AI copyright 15:00 - SPs latest SM7B changes 18:18 - Stephen does still use headphones 20:40 - Update on selling our gear 25:45 - Stephen pitches a new podcast idea 26:35 - Stephen's thoughts about the microphone museum 30:10 - Stephen's first Vegas Pro 21 experience 48:30 - Spotify-Patreon integration 53:10 - Spotify allowing podcasters to change their homepage 56:10 - Backblaze price increase 1:00:05 - SP changed LoS based on feedback 1:06:00 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Introduction to our guest host, Damian the DM Searching for a job while podcasting SP's weekly Apple Podcasts update Damian moved website providers (and the work that was involved with this) SP is trying different SM7B settings Follow-up on SP's Rodecaster Pro 2 issues Dead podcast-related equipment SP sold more gear Rodecaster Pro 2 save safeguard Stephen was right: Vegas 21 Descript acquired SquadCast SP used the wrong microphone Possible Windows update issue? Working with different timezones The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, August 16, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Opening 00:35 - Introduction to our guest cohost: Damian 03:10 - SP is searching for a job 04:15 - Job searches can interfere with podcasting 08:00 - Is SP moving? 12:40 - SP's weekly Apple Podcasts update 17:30 - When Damian moved websites 22:55 - SP's latest SM7B changes 24:00 - Headphones talk 25:38 - Rodecaster Pro 2 follow-up 26:56 - UPS failure 33:28 - SP sold more gear 39:05 - Rodcaster Pro 2 safeguard 41:00 - Stephen was right: Vegas 21 44:05 - Descript acquired SquadCast 48:40 - SP used the wrong microphone 52:30 - Possible Windows update issue? 55:00 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Stephen's kids messed up the podcast, again SP's recent OBS use Free software/services SP's Legends of SHIELD artwork change Update on SP's re-titling project Changing the GonnaGeek Show name? Problems with YouTube not automatically going live Update on our used gear sale projects Gummy/sticky podcast equipment What will the longevity be of modern podcast equipment? Is there a used market for headphones? Stephen MAY have been right about Vegas update Over-bassy distractions More RCP2 problems Update on Damian's rendering issue The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, August 9, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Opening 03:15 - Stephen forgot about his kids 05:00 - Recent OBS use 13:40 - SP's Legends of SHIELD thumbnail change 17:20 - Update on SP's re-titling projects 20:30 - Should you update your historical thumbnails? 21:30 - Changing the GonnaGeek Show name 22:26 - YouTube doesn't automatically go live 24:35 - SP has listed more gear 27:50 - Gummy/sticky podcast equipment 30:00 - Modern gear longevity 31:55 - Used headphones market? 35:45 - Rating our used gear sales efforts 39:30 - Stephen MAY have been right about Vegas update 41:40 - Over-bassy distractions 44:00 - More RCP2 problems 49:30 - Answering Waffles hardware upgrade question 53:30 - Update on Damian's rendering issue 57:00 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Follow-up to SP's SM7B vs RE320 comparison SP's How I Saved My Podcast story New FTC Guidelines affect podcasters A recent bug we encountered with Restream/YouTube Stephen wants to revisit Xsplit SP did more studio changes/repairs SP learned a Bluetooth lesson Stephen's frustrated with the podcast space The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, August 2, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Opening 01:30 - SM7B Follow-up 15:20 - How I Saved My Podcast Story 17:15 - New FTC Guidelines 27:45 - A Restream/YouTube bug 31:30 - Stephen might backtrack, again 34:50 - SP Lied 36:40 - Antistatic Bag ASMR 37:57 - SP's Bluetooth endeavors 42:55 - Stephen's frustrations 48:10 - A question for Waffles 49:50 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: SAG-AFTRA follow-up Twitter is no more, and it may affect your podcast What is good enough for a fan reaction show? Follow-up about Stephen's air conditioner Too much noise gating Stephen verified that his cat is innocent SP has done two updates to his studio A very limited-time Shure sale Why Stephen will subscribe to Vegas Edit The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, July 26, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Links as Discussed SAG-AFTRA Podcasters FAQ Better Podcasting Episode 26 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Opening 1:30 - SAG-AFTRA strike follow-up 6:10 - Twitter is no more 14:25 - Balancing quality/release schedule 24:55 - Air Conditioner follow-up 28:30 - SP has a gripe with noise gating 29:40 - Stephen verified that his cat is innocent 32:10 - SP's studio updates 40:30 - An status update about SP's original SM7B 47:35 - Very limited-time Shure sale 50:55 - Why Stephen will subscribe to Vegas Edit 57:17 - Ending/Outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Stephen didn't edit SP The impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike on podcasters SP's Apple Podcasts episode number update 50 years of the Shure SM7 20 Years of Podcasting Stephen changed his mind on the Blue Encore 100 What is SP's distinction between TikTok/Instagram vs legacy social media SP was interviewed by Descript Speech to speech AI Potentially losing your project/working files with a cloud service Stephen caved Google Hangouts archived media goes away The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, July 19, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Opening 02:30 - We finally include the chatroom! 03:35 - How the SAG-AFTRA strike affects podcasts 17:00 - SP is mad at Apple 19:25 - SM7 anniversary 24:05 - Podcasting is 20 years old! 25:20 - Stephen bailed on a microphone sale 26:50 - Johnny won a mug 27:40 - TikTok/Instagram vs legacy social media 40:00 - SP was interviewed by Descript 46:30 - Speech to speech AI 49:50 - Synthesized voices 50:30 - Stephen finally caved 57:13 - Google Hangouts archived media goes away 1:01:15 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: The importance of taking a break SP's Prime Day purchase (storage) What is the purpose of your podcast? Increasing the presence for your podcast SP's thoughts on Threads SP's thoughts on Mastodon SP wants to be on Bluesky SP's thoughts on Instagram SP's thoughts on TikTok Using a personal account for social media The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, July 12, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Stitcher is going away Pandora Podcasting through mobile phones Razer IEMs It's annoying when people edit out loud Rodecaster Pro 2 sale (and why Stephen didn't pull the trigger) Apple Podcasts episode numbers Stephen beats himself up for delaying BP:LC As a reminder, we'll be away next week. The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, June 28, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  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: Apple Podcasts subcategory changes Podcast procrastination Selling podcast equipment Potential scams when selling equipment Rodecaster Duo limitations Patreon video hosting AI voices Stephen misses some features from Magix Vegas Switching podcast media hosts Recent Pinecast issue StreamYard changes Streamlabs changes The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, June 21, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Opening 02:00 - Apple changes subcategories 05:09 - Stephen is a podcast slacker 07:20 - Selling podcast equipment 08:00 - Zoom handhelds / Rodecasters 11:00 - SP has issues with the Rodecaster Duo 15:15 - Selling podcast equipment: part 2 21:10 - Patreon video 26:35 - SP would pay to not podcast with SJ 30:20 - AI voices 32:30 - Features Stephen misses from Magix Vegas 36:35 - Media hosts 54:23 - Recent issue with Pinecast (and the fast support!) 57:10 - Media hosts: part 2 1:01:10 - StreamYard changes 1:03:05 - Streamlabs changes 1:06:50 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Don't over-moderate your podcast community Follow-up about Reddit going dark Logitech discontinues Blue brand Restream creates a cheaper gamer-focus plan Hindenburg Journalist Pro updates Stephen doesn't hate subscription pricing Is it worth editing multiple video angles? Vegas boot issue Podcast merch promotions Mics that we immediately knew didn't work for us The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, June 14, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Opening 01:50 - Stephen's moderation rant 03:05 - Reddit follow-up 06:35 - WGA Podcast guidelines 07:55 - Yeti / Blue / Logitech brand name changes 15:00 - Rodecaster Pro vs Zoom P4 21:40 - Restream gaming creators plan 28:40 - What's your favorite Talking Heads song? 29:00 - The 'good enough' concept 30:35 - Hindenburg Journalist Pro updates 33:15 - Subscription pricing 36:30 - Autopod / editing multi-track video 39:35 - Vegas boot issue 41:00 - A listeners cool promo merch experience 43:45 - Microphone challenges 49:00 - A time machine is required 50:00 - SP's closing thoughts 50:50 - Stephen's closing thoughts 51:45 - Ending/Outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Stephen eats crow about Samsung (or does he?) Setups necessary for video Challenges with starting with a video podcast AI for editing? Changes with Twitch Spotify cutting jobs Reddit API changes Video thumbnails Slideshow for videos Stephen demos his son's podcasting artwork The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, June 7, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intros 01:20 - Stephen eats crow 05:40 - Setups for video podcasts 08:10 - Starting with a video podcast? 13:10 - Editing with AI 16:15 - Twitch streaming changes 19:15 - Stephen increases brand awareness 22:10 - Spotify cutting jobs 24:25 - Reddit API changes 31:10 - Experimenting with thumbnails 36:30 - Slideshow instead of static image for your podcast? 39:13 - Stephen is a terrible father 41:55 - Ending/outro

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: SP Loves Mondays Current target Better Podcasting calendar for rest of 2023 Hobby podcaster is not a bad term Why does it matter what the definition of a podcast is? The Podcast Standards Project YouTube mining your data Waves Plugins go subscription-model... then go back YouTube Podcasts follow-up The flaw with the question "What's the best media host?" Stephen failed at making a video OBS Vertical has had an update already RCP2 Continued Issues Johnny Pennington is making things happen for his podcast A late LastPass update The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, March 29, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  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: We're simul-streaming a Vertical Video to Facebook (OBS Vertical plugin) Our initial thoughts on YouTube Podcasts Apple Podcasts channels Vegas Pro Humble Bundle Would Stephen Recommend Vegas in 2023 for a Hobby Podcaster? Working with telephone call audio Why audio levels may need to be different More Rodecaster Pro 2 issues How would you save money for your podcasts (answers from listeners) The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, March 22, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  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: We're going to by 1 week late with the return of Better Podcasting: Main Show Podcasting while sick Anchor becoming "Spotify for Podcasters" Anchor tools coming to all podcasters Why are people so passionate about the technical definition of a podcast? There are some potential benefits to narrowing your distribution reach SP's Rodecaster Pro 2 has more issues Stephen gives Rode praise Selling audio equipment sucks How would you define a podcast (wrong answers only)? Trying to record without high speed internet Where would you look to save money as a hobby podcaster? Thumbnails for a videos Trying out your podcast The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, March 15, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  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: SP upgrades his working hard drive (SSD) Rendering/Uploading at 4K Rodecaster Pro 2 freezing YouTube Music Podcasts Sorry industry, you lost the battle on the term 'podcast' Libsyn financial update How can you help get better at podcasting? Analyzing host time consumption SP is recording too many podcasts this week The future of BP: Chats with SP The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, March 8, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  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 week's Rodecaster Pro 2 Update Stephen may have decided on a mic arm The problem with high resolution and monitor scaling RCP2 latency Processing effects in post Shortening the intro/opening to your podcast Zoom P4 and why it's a great product for the price The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, February 22, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  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: Using ChatGPT for your podcast Asking ChatGPT about SP Follow-up about last week's test and EQ Quiet podcasters vs Loud podcasters SP's (almost) conclusion of the Rodecaster Pro 2 saga (and a live unboxing) Stephen realizes he's had a long standing Rodecaster Pro (OG) issue Zoom MicTrak Recall Hindenburg Pro V2 Update Feedback on SP's ZDM1 Test Monitoring digital audio recordings Stephen does Podmic vs ZDM-1 vs RE320 vs Special Guest Mic Comparison Links as Discussed Zoom MicTrak Recall Hindenburg Pro V2 The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, February 15, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  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: Stephen uses the RE320, Rode Procaster and Audio-Technica BP40 SP uses the ZDM-1 Stephen might want a new scissor arm SP concedes to the Rodecaster RMA A new StreamYard feature Twitter API changes might have an impact on podcast promo Stephen got an even bigger-screen Google changing podcast indexing Podmic vs ZDM-1 Follow-Up The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, February 8, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  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: Our (continued) weird-timed invalid YouTube content ID Why we were on hiatus longer than planned We shift to a seasons format Update on things we talked about Back in Episode 40 Reflecting on reducing our December schedule even more SP on-the-fly microphone shootout (MXL BCD-1, Zoom ZDM-1, Rode PodMic, and Sennheiser MD46) Problems with the Rodecaster Pro 2 Stephen's revisit of the RE320 The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, February 1, 2023 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

In this quick update, we'll tell you about the return of Better Podcasting Live Chat, what our new format will be, and we'll let you know what we've been up to elsewise Better Podcasting related. We hope you can join us on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 when we kick off Season 2 of Better Podcasting: Live Chat (which will release the following Sunday). The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Our weird-timed invalid YouTube content ID We're taking a hiatus from Better Podcasting and Better Podcasting: Live Chat Stephen's reasons for taking a hiatus from podcasting SP's reasons for taking a hiatus from Better Podcasting Why we chose to take a hiatus now, instead of another time Holiday breaks are a lot of work leading up Things that we'll probably do on our hiatus Magix Movie Studio - An update that we noticed after recording our recent Better Podcasting SP's new hardware purchases due to the PodTrak P4 success The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: SP uses the Zoom P4 this week SP's first thoughts after using the Zoom P4 Vox media to acquire Hot Pod Using your phone as an interface The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Stephen purchased the Elgato Wave Arm LP A listener loved Reaper Audio dramas have a good a use for Hindenburg SP gives his first thoughts on Podcast Movement The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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, August 11, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Pinecast's Icebox feature Stephen double posted our podcast New Elgato products Taking a break from your podcast Our history of posting in the wrong feed The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: An update on the most recent Audacity troubles What is a software fork? Backblaze Price Increases Rodecaster Pro transfer issues Xsplit text problems After 10+ years of podcast, what do we wish we were better at? The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, July 13, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Stephen was definitely affected by the recent "Heat dome" heatwave How weather can affect your podcast Is the Zoom Podtrak P4 considered an audio interface? Mobile podcasting in your car Reaper vs Audacity for editing Planning the rest of your podcast year The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Using smart items for your podcast endeavors Apple Podcasts Subscriptions is live - is it worth it for hobby podcasters? Audio dramas are unique in podcasting Recording issues during Legends of SHIELD Stephen is skeptical of new podcast service marketing emails Will it still be easy to find reliable reviews in podcasting? Stephen and SP's audio - how we clean/prepare our tacks Guesting on podcasting, do you always have to do it? The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: SP's Internet Issues How we lucked out recording Better Podcasting Stephen's Chair Hunt OBS Ninja has changed its name Reinstalling a Podcast Computer Stephen tried playing podcasts on Alexa Managing EQ on different devices Tagging Podcasts The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Podcast awards are no longer for the independents What does lossless music mean for podcasting? Apple Podcasts connect troubles Multistreaming solutions New podcast promotion plans What about a Sundance for independent podcasters? Stephen's brother is disappointed The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: How we handled a delay of Better Podcasting due to a family emergency Stephen created a gag for Better Podcasting to add a second voice An update on SP's issues with Podcasts Connect New podcast chairs Facebook podcast app A new intro song for Live Chat? What would our listeners pay for a podcast? The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Apple Podcasts Connect Changes Feedburner Changes Amazon Buds Refresh Spotify RSS Changes Rodecaster Pro Update (Again) Graphics card requirements for streaming Stephen irritated a listener Social Media Can Be Hard The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Our previous episode's issues, and the irony of a mute button discussion 4th Annual Canadian Podcast Awards SP is still searching for a new mixer Issues with the term Podcast Producer Stephen is revisiting the Rodecaster Pro (initial findings) Choosing an SD card New furniture in GonnaGeek Studios Standing while podcasting? Rode released a new beta firmware NOTE: We will miss the next episode. The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Is it better to start with a higher media host plan, or smaller? Are mute buttons worth it? Rolls MS111 mute update Spotify may overtake Apple Podcasts by end of 2021 Apple Podcasts relaxing 300 episode limit The Ambies podcast nomination list Potential pitfalls of a Rodecaster Pro Taking an extended break How Stephen Dreamed His Podcast NOTE: We will miss this next week. The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Avoiding podfade from the start Using voice talent for an intro/outro Upgrading to a new SSD DDoS attacks Ecamm Skype recorder on M1 Spotify to test paid subscriptions via Anchor Google Podcasts has irritated Stephen again The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Fireside vs Fireside Choosing Your Default Podcast App in iOS Fair Use For Podcasters AverMedia Live Streamer Cam 313 - Stephen tried it ATH M40X vs M50x vs Shure 840 Community Moderating The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, February 8, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Few podcasts are making money There is still room for hobby podcasts Keeping two podcasts separate Really bad podcasts, what we can learn Zoom L8/L12 issues with AMD processors The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: SP's 2021 Planning Macbook M1 Purchase Libsyn is not implementing Podcast 2.0 Specs A listener tried the ZDM1 - what do they think? Streamyard acquired by Hopin OBS Ninja Updates Google Podcast Directory Stephen is turning in to Al? The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: We'll have a break in schedule Update about SP's modem switch Virtual ceremonies get suspended, why this matters for your podcast Landing page for your content Issues with OBS Ninja MS111 mute switch problems (and how Stephen might have fixed it) Another video gag for the GonnaGeek Show Headphone issues Stephen tells SP about a new podcast Does the Rodecaster Pro still deserve its price tag? Inexpensive recording devices The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Did we create placebo effect on Better Podcasting? Logo Artwork When to sign up for your media host Uploading a test episode Does Google index feeds Buzzsprout free tier Most podcasts on a paid host AWS outage Podcast Black Friday deals Zoom L-12 update Stephen censored Better Podcasting Live Chat The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email 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 Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.