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- Nov 25, 20241h 9m
Better Podcasting #312 - Our Gear 2024
You've been waiting all year, and it's finally here, we're talking about our gear! We carry on our annual tradition of talking about our gear changes this past year. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: BlogTalkRadio Closure Acast limits free plan StreamYard updates TOS Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Is gear really about need? We're slackers Lifting our theme Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/312 If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 15, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 01:20 - When will we return next season? 02:30 - Our Gear 2024 - Why do we do the annual gear episodes? 04:00 - The history of the gear episodes 06:15 - SP's 2024 gear changes 21:40 - SP's future gear plans 26:05 - Stephen's ATTEMPTED 2024 gear changes 35:12 - Stephen's 2024 gear evolution 37:28 - Stephen's 2024 gear purchases 49:55 - BlogTalkRadio going away 52:05 - Acast free plan changes 54:55 - StreamYard terms change 57:12 - Better Podback - Live feedback 1:00:25 - Better Podback - We are slackers 1:01:45 - Better Podback - Bolden 01:06:00 - Year wrap-up 01:08:30 - Ending/outro
- Nov 19, 20241h 19m
Better Podcasting #311 - Archiving
Whether your podcast is active or you're retiring it, there is likely some level of archiving that you'll have to do for your podcast. In this episode we'll discuss our personal methods for podcast file archiving, some other ways you may consider archiving and we'll discuss archiving your entire podcast when it's done. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Spotify announces changes to adapt to video podcasting Samsung Podcasts to close Rode Micro Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Audacity theme changes Elementor Stephen and SP fight Patreon changes for podcasters Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/311 If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Saturday, November 16, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 02:40 - Segment Introduction: Archiving 06:20 - Our personal file archiving practices 24:15 - Why we archive so much data 25:05 - Other (non-pack-rat) archiving methods 32:20 - Archiving your entire podcast 41:05 - Archiving considerations & challenges 49:20 - Summary 51:50 - Spotify updates 55:15 - Samsung Podcasts closing 1:00:00 - Rode Wireless Micro 1:07:55 - Better Podback: Audacity changes 1:10:30 - Better Podback: Website feedback 1:12:45 - Better Podback: Podcasting Wars 1:15:10 - Better Podback: Patreon changes 1:16:50 - Ending/outro
- Nov 11, 20241h 12m
Better Podcasting #310 - Podcast Websites in 2024
There's been a lot of change in the podcast website space since we last chatted about it, so it's time for us to do a revisit. In this episode we'll discuss some reasons you may want a website for your podcast, some methods for building your website, some recommendations that we have for building a website, and we question if podcasters can get away without one in current era. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Canadian TikTok changes Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Gear shows Zoom L-12 excitement Social media follow-up Elgato, send the check! RCP issues Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/310 If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 8, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening/intro 03:30 – Segment intro: Podcast websites 05:20 – Why may you want a podcast website? 09:15 – Ways you can create a podcast website 26:00 – Recommendations we have for building a site 45:50 – Do you even need a podcast website? 50:20 – Segment summary 51:50 – Better Podnerings – TikTok 1:00:45 – Better Podback 1:12:10 – Ending/outro
- Nov 4, 2024
Better Podcasting #309 - Podcasting 2.0
Whether through our podcast or elsewhere, you've likely heard rumblings about Podcasting 2.0 by now. In this episode we're going to try to break down what Podcasting 2.0 is, how it might benefit hobby podcasters, some ways that hobby podcasters could be negatively impacted by it, and some general considerations that you may want to have when exploring Podcasting 2.0. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Sennheiser convertible microphone The Zoom L-12 possibly making a return for Stephen YouTube shorts expanding its length Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Reddit TikTok link sharing Social media account Name! That! Computer! Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/309 If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 1, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 03:15 - Segment introduction 06:30 - What is Podcasting 2.0? 10:42 - Benefits for Hobby Podcasters 20:33 - Potential challenges for Hobby Podcasters 27:55 - Other Podcasting 2.0 Considerations 37:50 - Segment summary 39:08 - Sennheiser convertible microphone 46:07 - Is the Zoom L-12 making a return for Stephen? 55:45 - YouTube Shorts length expansion 59:55 - Better Podback: Reddit 1:03:55 - Better Podback: TikTok link sharing 1:04:40 - Better Podback: Single social media account 1:05:20 - Better Podback: Name Waffles' computer 1:06:28 - Ending/outro
- Oct 28, 20241h 17m
Better Podcasting #308 - Social Media for Hobby Podcasters
Are you looking to use your social media to help your hobby podcast? If so, this episode might be for you. There's been a TON of changes in social media since we last talked about it, so in this episode we'll run down several potential social media platforms that you may want to consider, we'll chat about some challenges you may face as a hobby podcaster, and we'll recommend some best practices for navigating the wide spread of platforms currently available. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: VDO.ninja multi-track audio Stephen explains his editing workflow More Rodecaster Pro issues Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Initial feedback about a Garage Sale channel PodTrak P4 use Rodecaster Pro 2 update options Request for a pic Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/308 If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 02:38 - Segment Introduction - Social Media 05:19 - How do you intend to use social media? 06:30 - Run down of social media services 32:40 - Livestreaming 35:50 - Social Media limitations 41:14 - Best Practices for hobby podcasters 49:15 - Segment Summary 50:00 - Question from the audience about social media 50:38 - Vdo.ninja update - multitrack audio 54:54 - Stephen explains his editing workflow with OBS chapter markers 1:01:50 - More Rodecaster issues... version 1 this time! 1:03:23 - Better Podback - Garage Sale channel? 1:05:40 - Better Podback - Podtrak P4 1:12:03 - Better Podback - RCP2 Update Options 1:13:40 - Better Podback - Request for a pic 1:15:00 - Ending/outro
- Oct 21, 20241h 13m
Better Podcasting #307 - Podcast Trends
Analyzing podcasting trends can be fun, especially when it's your hobby! In this episode we reflect on podcast trends from about 15 years ago, compare how they stack up with trends today, and we also discuss why you my want to pay attention to some podcast trends whilst ignoring others. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Stephen finally sold more gear First results of OBS chapter markers (and the Stream Deck timestamps function) An update on SP's media host migration Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: StreamYard replacement Search for a Podtrac alternative Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/307 If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Saturday, October 20, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 01:45 - Update on our livestream chaos 03:09 - Featured segment introduction 05:15 - Podcast trends circa 2010 27:30 - Current podcast trends 48:30 - Why should hobby podcasters care about trends? 55:12 - Stephen FINALLY sold more gear! 59:10 - Stephen's first experience with OBS Chapter markers 1:01:15 - SP's Media Host Migration update 1:03:55 - Better Podback - StreamYard alternative 1:08:40 - Better Podback - Chapter Markers... more gear? 1:10:35 - Better Podback - Podtrac alternative 1:12:00 - Ending/outro
- Oct 14, 20241h 29m
Better Podcasting #306 - Hobby Podcaster Gear in 2024
So you're a hobby podcaster and know you have some gear purchasing ambitions, but where do you start? It's been a long time since we ran down podcast gear considerations, and there's been a lot of change in both the gear space, which is why we decided it was time to re-visit the topic. In this episode we'll run down several gear-related categories, recommendations we have within them and some considerations we think you may want to have. Key categories include: Internet connection, computer/mobile device, audio recording equipment and video equipment. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Podcast Addict removed from Google Play Google NotebookLM podcasts, was it us? Archive.org is down SP and Stephen misc updates Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Stephen confesses How Damian uses his website Do you save your guest appearances? Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/306 If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Friday, October 11, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 01:52 - How I Saved My Podcast 09:40 - Main Segment: Introduction 12:47 - Internet considerations 21:50 - Computer/mobile device needs 27:55 - Microphones 36:35 - Handheld recorders 42:10 - USB audio interfaces 43:20 - Mixer/Recorder combos 45:50 - Wireless systems 47:00 - Headset mics 48:25 - Headphones 54:20 - Speakers/Monitors 56:05 - Audio Treatment 57:25 - Video Equipment 1:03:58 - How do you decide? / summary 1:08:50 - Podcast Addict removed from Google Play Store 1:10:25 - NotebookLM 1:12:50 - Archive.org down 1:15:00 - SP's updates & upgrades 1:19:50 - Stephen's updates 1:21:37 - Better Podback - Stephen's confession 1:22:45 - Better Podback - Damian's website use 1:23:20 - Better Podback - Do you save your guest appearances? 1:28:00 - Ending/outro
- Oct 7, 20241h 13m
Better Podcasting #305 - Episode Descriptions
In this episode we talk about some considerations you may want to have when writing your show notes (aka episode descriptions). We talk about what makes a good episode description, why you should put some effort into the description, ways you can make it easier for you to balance your valuable time as a hobby podcaster, and we share some lessons learned from our recent RSS feed migrations that will hopefully help you better future proof your episode descriptions. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Update on SP's quest to find a StreamYard replacement Email from Captivate Magix Vegas 22 is now out Chartable closing Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Testing out other podcast apps Google NotebookLM Episodes.fm Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/305 If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/Intro 02:00 - Potential 'How I Saved My Podcast' story 03:25 - Our livestream time is changing 04:35 - Introduction to our segment 06:15 - Information about the episode show notes/description 17l25 - Episode Description Best Practices 34:40 - Segment summary 36:10 - SP's StreamYard search 44:50 - SP's remaining podcasts to migrate 47:55 - Stephen's migration update 51:10 - Email from Captivate 55:50 - Magix Vegas 22 is out 56:50 - Chartable is going away 59:40 - Stephen's rant 1:00:18 - Better Podback: Experimenting with Podcast Apps 1:02:55 - Better Podback: Chartable 1:03:40 - Better Podback: Your hobby is dead 1:10:10 - Better Podback: Episodes.fm 1:12:00 - Ending/outro
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SP Rupert and Stephen Jondrew host a weekly podcast dedicated for the Hobby Podcaster with tips and tricks on how to get started, sound great, have fun and not break the bank. Each week they talk about a podcasting topic in depth within an arc (like how to start a podcast, podcast gear for the hobby podcaster, and tips on different types of presenting-announcing-hosting) and then run down a current news item of importance to podcasting. They also run down any feedback and offer advice on how to make your hobby podcasting time better, easier and more fun. You can check them out at www.betterpodcasting.com for more information.
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