On episode 243 of the BSP, I talk about my favorite things of 2020 ranging from music to movies to television and briefly watches…which I'll also be regurgitating and talking about in more depth on the watchcastage channel at a later date. Too many channels, too few ideas. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Happy New Years 02:40 - Favorite Music 05:22 - Favorite Movies

• Network Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGIY5Vyj4YM

13:28 - Favorite Book 15:40 - Favorite Watches

• Favorite of 2020 GR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_mE6PUKLvQ
• Casio Worldtime Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R80EzwZxnI0

21:02 - Favorite YouTube Channels

• Red Letter Media: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedLetterMedia
• The Urban Gentry: https://www.youtube.com/user/theurbangentry
• JackSucksAtLife: https://www.youtube.com/user/JackSucksAtMinecraft

26:22 - Outro

On episode 242 of the BSP, I talk about an adult website banning all content uploaded from unverified users, and how this could be used on all social media platforms, twitter forcing users to delete tweets and why I think they're not just deleting tweets, and a whole lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Addressing the Elephant in the Room 02:05 - Prawn Hub Banning All Unverified Content

• Tech Crunch Article: https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/14/pornhub-removes-all-unverified-content-following-reports-of-exploitation/

06:25 - Twitter Forcing Users to Delete Tweets

• Twitter Blog: https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2020/covid19-vaccine.html

12:30 - WYHTS: Mad About Last Week Politics REE! 14:05 - WYHTS: YouTube Policy is Very Open Ended 15:07 - WYHTS: Nice UBI Straw Man Bandrew! 17:55 - Ask Bandrew 18:25 - Voice Submission 1 19:30 - Is The SM7b Good For Live Stage Use? 21:10 - Is There an Alternative to RX7 Mouth Declick? 22:30 - How Am I Doing? 23:15 - Video Submission 2

• Steven's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgTpIqVeg7Ftn8AfPLOfAdw

26:00 - Can I Use a Ribbon for a Podcast & How Should I Process it? 35:45 - Voice Submission 3 36:25 - Recording in a Small Room?

• Tips for Better Sounding Vocal Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty8YLqOmbV4

38:35 - Outro

On episode 241 of the BSP, I talk about youtube's new policy regarding banning videos that claim that election fraud or error was responsible for the 2020 presidential election results. I also respond to comments about money and necessary labor. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Political Disclaimer 01:43 - YouTube Banning Videos that Claim Fraud

• YT Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/supporting-the-2020-us-election/
• Hunter Biden Story: https://twitter.com/DrewHolden360/status/1337188886271942658?s=20
• Tim Pool Clarification: https://twitter.com/Timcast/status/1336733281899991044

16:15 - WYHTS: Why Do You Care How Others Spend Their Money? 19:30 - WYHTS: You Make Dave Ramsey Vomit! 20:30 - WYHTS: Fight Brand Twitter! 21:45 - WYHTS: Alladin is the Best Disney Soundtrack. 23:00 - WYHTS: Bagging Groceries is Unnecessary Labor 27:30 - WYTHS: Have You Tested the Klark Teknik CT1? 31:30 - Outro

On episode 239 of the BSP, I talk about Youtube advertising violating FAA and FCC guidelines, $10,000 podcasting setup, Improving Podcast and Video content quality, and moire. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - WYHTS: YT Adverts will Violate FAA Guidelines 05:30 - WYHTS: YouTube Content Used to be Optimistic & Thoughts on Fame 10:15 - WYHTS: Journalists Joining Twitter Ruined It 14:00 - WYHTS: Your $10,000 Audio Setup is Overkill. 17:00 - WYHTS: Don't Drink the Tap Water!!! 19:00 - Ask Bandrew 19:20 - Email 1 19:35 - Self Checkout During Covid? 21:20 - Voice Submission 2 22:40 - Should I Upgrade to the ARM Based Macs? 26:45 - Voice Submission 3 29:00 - Not a Rambly Entry

• Keren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artonthefridge/

29:50 - How Do You Record in Real Time Without Having to Rehearse? 33:30 - Why Not to Scrap Imperfect Videos 38:15 - Iterative Updates are Important 39:20 - Can You Sit-down & Record a Perfect Podcast? 43:00 - Tips to Get Better at Podcasting & YouTubing 45:00 - Email 4 45:15 - Ever Tested one of These 46:45 - Outro

• http://www.watchcastage.com/

On episode 239 of the BSP, I talk about twitter warning you about liking disputed content, and then I discuss in depth more about why I think adding everyone to YouTube partner program is a bad idea, and discuss why YouTube monetization should not be the end all be all of your monetization strategy. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Twitter Correcting You For Wrong Think 03:15 - WYHTS: YouTube is a great opportunity 04:40 - WYHTS: YouTube is going to be sued by the FTC for these advertisements 06:30 - WYHTS: Everyone should be in the Youtube Partner Program 16:20 - WYHTS: Youtube keeps getting worse and worse! 18:12 - WYHTS: Youtube should let you pay to not have ads on your videos 21:45 - WYHTS: Why are you creating content in the first place? Alternative monetization opportunities. 26:38 - WYHTS: How did I make my podcast music?

• BSP Theme Composition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_ow85pMmQo

28:37 - Ask Bandrew 29:00 - Video Submission 1 29:35 - Which recent mic that I've used on the podcast would be my favorite? 32:45 - Voice Submission 2 34:06 - Should I adjust my compression and gate for outdoor recordings? 36:47 - Voice Submission 3 37:53 - Have I been noticed outside? 40:45 - Does being noticed bother me? 41:40 - Outro

On episode 238 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube updating their terms of service to allow them to monetize videos from channels that are not in the YouTube partner program, and not pass any earnings on to the channel whose video was monetized. I also answer a couple of questions. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube TOS Change Allows YouTube To Not Pay Creators!?

• YOUTUBE BLOG: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/updates-to-youtubes-terms-of-service

21:10 - WYHTS: YouTube Chapter Markers

• iBertz Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CooLoserTech

21:55 - WYHTS: Will Smith - YouTuber 23:06 - WYHTS: Don't Buy Cheap Acoustic Foam! 25:00 - ASK BANDREW 25:39 - Voice Submission 1 26:08 - How Does The Mic Sound with the Blue Icicle? 26:51 - Voice Submission 2 27:19 - Why Does Your Recording have THAT Much Hiss? 29:15 - Voice Submission 3 30:30 - Which Mic Do You Like Best On My Voice? 32:05 - What Are Your Thoughts on Marco Arment's Podcast Mic Review / Recommendation

• Marco Arment's Review: https://marco.org/podcasting-microphones

Recommendations? 35:53 - Voice Submission 4 37:00 - Does the Q2u LED Work When Connected Over XLR? 38:48 - Outro

On episode 237 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube canceling the 2020 Rewind, YouTube updating the user interface for chapter markers, my concerns about YouTube censorship and a lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube Cancels 2020 YouTube Rewind 04:45 - YouTube Chapter Markers Update 07:00 - Neumann U67 Reissue 07:55 - WYHTS: Leaving Interfaces On For Years 09:40 - WYHTS: Pronouncing Beyerdynamic WRONG! 10:35 - WYHTS: Bandrew's Butt Hurt About YouTube Censorship!!! 18:40 - Ask Bandrew 19:30 - Voice Submission 1 20:08 - Does Cheap Acoustic Foam Work?

• Rode Studio Rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxEpecKF_Xo&list=PL4F5943CC8BB06641
• Audimute Panels: https://www.audimute.com/
• DIY Sound Treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrHBCCQT3gs

22:30 - Email 2 23:20 - Why Would Two of the Same Mics Have a Different Sensitivity? 26:00 - Voice Submission 3 28:30 - Why Are Some Audio Regions Corrupted In My DAW? 31:00 - Email 4 31:30 - Reviewing Thomann Gear? 32:15 - Why Say Please Bring Pizza Pronto? 32:45 - Thoughts on the Beyerdynamic TG V70d? 35:30 - Voice Submission 5 36:00 - What Handheld Dynamic Does the Best at Plosive Rejection? 39:30 - Outro

On episode 236 of the BSP, I talk about AKM Factory fire in Japan and how it will affect the audio industry, YouTube being sued by so called "Q-Anon Conspiracy Channels" and then I answer questions about Beyerdynamic TG i51, Damaging your Audio Interface, the Neumann U67 Reissue, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Townsend Sphere L22: https://imp.i114863.net/7AYRV Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - AKM Factory Fire Disrupting Audio Industry

• Article about fire: https://www.prosoundnetwork.com/business/akm-factory-fire-shakes-up-pro-audio-industry

03:00 - YouTube Being Sued

• Lawsuit: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/20399666/doe-v-google.pdf

05:10 - Summary of Lawsuit 07:20 - Why Does It Matter? 13:23 - Townsend Labs L22 Sphere 14:45 - WYHTS: Does Leaving an Interface On Damage It? 17:20 - WYHTS: Can You Use Instrument Mics for Vocals? 19:40 - Ask Bandrew 20:23 - Email 1 21:10 - How To Mute Microphones During Zoom Calls (Physical Solution) 22:50 - Email 2 23:15 - Is Your Neumann U67 Reissue B-Stock or Used!?

• U67 Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d80bht_qhi0

25:15 - Email 3 25:30 - Do 32, 80, 250 Ohm DT-770's Sound Different? 27:30 - Outro

• Geeks Rising Stream: https://www.geeksrising.com/allshows/2020/10/31/geeks-rising-halloween-celebration-2020

On episode 235 of the BSP, I talk about Pewdiepie's brief shadowban and what I think this means, what I think caused it, and what I think it tells us about YouTube's plans for the next few weeks. I also offer some advice on the use of copyrighted content. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Townsend Sphere L22: https://imp.i114863.net/7AYRV Triton Audio Fethead: https://geni.us/fethead Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord AUDIO: 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - PewDiePie Shadow Banned

• YOUTUBE BANNING POLITICAL ADS: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/google-youtube-won-t-allow-political-ads-while-votes-are-n1241120
• FACEBOOK ELECTION INFORMATION: https://about.fb.com/news/2020/10/preparing-for-election-day/

10:55 - Twitch Streamers Getting DMCA Notifications 13:57 - WYHTS: You Called for Violence 17:40 - WYHTS: Didn't Know About Q Until They Were Banned 19:36 - WYHTS: Ban All Hate Speech and Content Used To Justify Violence 29:00 - Outro

On episode 234 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube's new policy to ban content that is used to justify real-world violence as well as why I think this is a bad idea. I also address getting consistent volume on YouTube videos, peaking with the AT2020, The Behringer UMC22 driving the SM7b, and the ultimate streaming channel strip. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Townsend Sphere L22: https://imp.i114863.net/7AYRV Triton Audio Fethead: https://geni.us/fethead Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - YouTube Fighting Conspiracy Theories

• YT CONSPIRACY BLOG POST: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/harmful-conspiracy-theories-youtube/
• YT CONTEXT BLOG POST: https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/look-how-we-treat-educational-documentary-scientific-and-artistic-content-youtube/

11:45 - What I've Been Testing Update 12:15 - WYHTS: Consistent YouTube Video Volume 14:00 - WYHTS: Impedance is like a Water Hose

• SOUND SPEEDS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/A35Ol89_2q8?t=587

16:00 - Ask Bandrew (http://www.askbandrew.com) 16:30 - Email 1 17:30 - Should I Replace the AT2020 Because It's Clipping?

• HOW TO SET YOUR GAIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l86SOlxyps

20:05 - Email 2 20:45 - Can The Behringer UMC22 Drive a Procaster and SM7b? 22:00 - Email 3 22:15 - What Camera's I Use for Podcasting 23:25 - Email 4 24:07 - Is a USB Mic Sufficient for Zoom Calls? 25:05 - Ultimate Zoom Call Setup with No Budget? 28:00 - Outro