On episode 193 of the BSP I disclose my secret podcast that I used for #NaPodPoMo, #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday advice, My Everyday Carry, and the Neumann U87Ai and then answer a lot of your questions. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - I Survived NaPodPoMo (http://www.bandrewscott.com) 02:25 - Black Friday & Cyber Monday Rant (https://www.podcastage.com) 05:42 - My Everyday Carry 11:22 - The Neumann U87 Ai 15:40 - WYHTS: Gear I'm Thankful For 16:19 - WYHTS: Finance Tip #7: Don't Become a Content Creator 17:15 - WYHTS: Stranger Danger and Uber Drivers 19:26 - WYHTS: Special Plans for Episode 200 20:47 - WYHTS: Why is COPPA Holding Creators Liable? 27:47 - Ask Bandrew (www.askbandrew.com) 28:20 - Email 1 28:50 - Why Don't You Mark All Your Content as Kids Directed Content? 32:14 - Email 2 32:55 - What Mic Should I Get for Singing? 35:28 - Email 3 36:04 - What $100 - $200 Webcam Should I Get to Start 36:55 - Email 4 37:19 - What's the Difference Between a CoWorker & Colleague? 38:45 - Video Submission (X Hades Stamps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdUboiOe_tF-iX7mVUeG0w) 40:40 - Will I Upload to BandrewPlays again? 41:36 - Are Halo Meters Difficult for Color Blind People? 42:26 - How Many Handheld Mics do I Own? How Many are Dynamics? 42:50 - Would I Use the SM58 / E835 / E609 / MXL991 on a Podcast? 44:20 - Outro

On episode 192 of the BSP, I analyze the recent announcement that YouTube will start monetizing "limited ad" videos with more edgy advertisements, some updates and clarification surrounding the COPPA ruling and implementation on YouTube, lots of feedback from you surrounding COPPA, and I share some tips to be financially successful (but you should also get advice from an actual financial advisor). Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Earning More Money from "Demonetized" Videos

• Susan's Letter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSOyIdxNjF4
• Blog Post: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2019/11/my-final-letter-in-2019.html
• Monetization on Yellow Icon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsHoSp85d8c

05:43 - The FTC Clarifies COPPA Implementation on YouTube 06:34 - Why is the New COPPA System Being Implemented on YouTube? 08:36 - A COPPA Recap 11:15 - How COPPA Applies to Channel Owners 12:13 - How to Determine if Your Video is Directed to Children 14:19 - What are the Penalties for Violating COPPA?

• FTC Blog: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2019/11/youtube-channel-owners-your-content-directed-children

16:13 - WYHTS: Don't Panic over COPPA 17:37 - WYHTS: Should we Abandon YouTube Because of COPPA? 20:12 - WYHTS: Should I Swear in my Videos to Avoid COPPA? 21:02 - WYHTS: Does the Inclusion of a Child Actor Automatically Violate COPPA? 23:48 - WYHTS: COPPA is NOT a Big Deal!!!! 26:48 - WYHTS: There are No Lawyers to Help with COPPA? 28:39 - WYHTS: The Origins of Warms the Cockles of my Heart 29:52 - Ask Bandrew 30:33 - Voice Submission 31:41 - Thoughts on Twin Peaks? 33:36 - 5 Rules to Financial Success 34:12 - Don't Buy What You Can't Afford 35:45 - Don't Fall Trap to 0% Financing Offers 38:02 - Use a Credit Card … Smartly 39:15 - Have a Safety Net Savings Account 40:50 - Don't Go Out to Drink / Dinner 42:25 - Take Advantage of Employer Stock Options / 401K Matching 44:29 - Diversivy Your Investments (Avoid Day Trading) 45:45 - Summary of Advice for Financial Success 48:10 - Outro

On episode 191 of the BSP, I analyze the $170M FTC fine of YouTube, what kind of changes are being made to youtube to comply with this ruling, how it affects you as a creator, and what really bothers me about the entire process. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Update to "Commercially Viable" YouTube Terms of Service 02:40 - What is COPPA 04:03 - How is COPPA Changing YouTube? 05:32 - What is Content for Kids? 07:36 - How old is a "kid"? 08:46 - How Will Kid Focussed Channels be Affected? 10:23 - What if you Incorrectly Label Videos? 13:38 - Most Important Thing to Remember About COPPA Law on YouTube 14:57 - What Does This Mean for You as a Creator? 18:27 - What Bothers me About These Changes!

• YouTube's COPPA Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JzXiSkoFKw
• Is Your Content for Kids: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9528076?hl=en
• CNBC FTC Settlement Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WMe1VbGxqg
• FTC Fine: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions
• Tube Filter COPPAcalypse: https://www.tubefilter.com/2019/11/05/youtube-coppa-adpocalypse-ftc-rules-demonetizing-child-directed/

27:01 - WYHTS: Thanks for Helping Make a Purchase 28:35 - WYHTS: Giveaway Channels Will Get the Hammer 30:15 - WYHTS: YouTube is Unfairly Blamed? 31:49 - WYHTS: Tutorial Videos will Disappear from YouTube 33:49 - WYHTS: What Happened to the Pod Critique & Editing Video? 35:09 - WYHTS: "Commercially Viable" is not new in Google's TOS! 37:15 - Ask Bandrew 38:18 - Voice Submission #1 39:03 - Do I Enjoy Seasonal Coffee Drinks? 40:56 - Voice Submission #2 41:20 - What Got Me Into Punk Bands? 46:38 - Outro

On episode 190 of the BSP, I analyze YouTube's updated terms of service that go into effect on December 10th, 2019. I share the big take aways from this update, and remind you of some of the terms and conditions surrounding giveaways, contests, and advertising. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: [email protected] Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - YouTube Updating their Terms of Service

• YouTube TOS: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms?preview=20191210#main
• YouTube Ad Policies: https://support.google.com/youtube/topic/9257894?ref_topic=2972865
• YouTube Contest Guidelines: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1620498

14:09 - YouTube Rolls out Super Stickers 15:09 - WYHTS: Why Don't You Recommend Soundcloud for Podcasts?

• How To Start a Podcast: https://podcastage.com/rev/howtopodcast

18:44 - WYHTS: What NaPodPoMo & Your Secret Podcast? 20:06 - WYHTS: Your Podcast Sounds Adequate… 21:56 - WYHTS: Gaming Videos are Personality Driven 24:54 - WYHTS: What's the NW800 Proximity Effect Like? 26:17 - WYHTS: How Do I Find my Channel's P-Score? 27:22 - WYHTS: YouTube Should Allow Swearing! 29:44 - Ask Bandrew (askbandrew.com) 30:35 - Voice Submission 1 31:43 - Thoughts on Blink 182 Nine Album 33:44 - Should I Watch The X-Files? 35:15 - Where are Movies of the Week? 35:50 - Outro

On episode 189 of the BSP, I analyze the recent YouTube P Score Drama discussing how I think the news is blown out of proportion and does not directly relate to your distribution. I also discuss what I've been testing, and answer a lot of your questions. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: [email protected] Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - YouTube P-Score Drama

• Bowblax Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KUJVhgHUXk
• YouTube P-Score Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXfDi-lKf0M
• Tube filter discussion of P-Score: https://www.tubefilter.com/2019/10/30/youtube-p-score-rating-investigation-how-youtube-decides-p-score/
• Linus Tech Tips Wan Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXz0veV1AuU
• Ad Friendly Guidelines: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278?hl=en
• Google Preferred: https://www.youtube.com/google-preferred/

11:14 - Apple AirPods Pro Announced 12:16 - What I've Been Testing 18:06 - WYHTS: Why haven't you been drinking coffee? 18:57 - WYHTS: Twitch vs. Mixer? 20:00 - WYHTS: PewDiePie should think twice before threatening the Chinese government? 23:08 - WYHTS: AKG's Marketing for the AKG Lyra is Stupid! 24:49 - WYHTS: Your Broadcast Mic Review Sucks! 25:36 - Ask Bandrew 26:13 - Email 1 26:56 - Can You Review the Amazon Basics Cardioid Dynamic? 28:04 - Email 2 28:43 - How Can ReviewBruh Improve His Podcast Sound Quality?

• Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/vorw
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1xed33DnRs

34:28 - Email 3 35:49 - Will YouTube Become a Podcast Host? 38:24 - Email 4 39:08 - Are Mixers Underutilized in Podcasts? 39:54 - Are There Flaws with Mixers? 41:08 - What Mixer Would You Use? 42:22 - Voice Submission

• Roos Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Z0vkrJQVWkTMIHTkIIEFQ

44:02 - How Can I Improve my XM8500 & UR22 Recording? 48:21 - Outro

On a very special halloween episode 188.5 of the BSP, I share my top horror picks that are currently available on netflix.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7: N/A Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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On episode 188 of the BSP, I discuss PewDiePie's ban in China, Twitch allowing you to stream Amazon Prime content, the New AKG Lyra, and a lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7: N/A Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: [email protected] Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - PewDiePie Banned in China 05:57 - Twitch Allowing You to Stream Amazon Prime Videos 10:49 - Shroud Moves from Twitch to Mixer 12:45 - AKG Lyra 16:19 - WYHTS: Don't Buy Gear Out of Your Budget! 19:18 - WYHTS: I Have 3 Mics, Which Should I Use? 20:50 - WYHTS: Is BandrewPlays Your Channel? 21:38 - WYHTS: How Do You Host bandrewsays.com 23:18 - WYHTS: What Boom Arm Are You Using? 24:29 - Ask Bandrew 25:06 - Email 1 25:45 - My SM7b Isn't Working With Phantom Power & Sabrent Soundcard? 29:31 - Email 2 29:47 - Thoughts on Podetize Microphone? 31:50 - Email 3 32:01 - Pyle Microphone Fail 33:30 - Voice Submission 33:56 - How Do You Keep From Burning Out While Editing Videos? 38:12 - Personal Stuff 39:45 - Outro

On episode 187 of the BSP, I share my advice for youtubers on how to create a sustainable career on the platform and a healthy outlook while creating videos. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Austrian Audio OC818: http://bit.ly/2I8fYou Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio Arrow: https://geni.us/uaarrow Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: [email protected] Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - 10 Pieces of Advice for YouTubers 01:24 - 1. Don't Quit Your Day Job 03:57 - 2. Don't Compare Yourself to Others 05:56 - 3. Differentiate Your Channel from Others 08:24 - 4. Get to the Content! 10:51 - 5. Respect Your Audience 16:20 - 6. Respect Yourself! 17:53 - 7. Diversify Your Income Streams 20:24 - 8. Know the Platform You're Uploading To 22:16 - 9. Own Your Own Domain! 24:20 - 10. Know When to Quit & When Not to Quit 27:46 - RANDOM: Why I Use the Focusrite For My Microphone Reviews? 29:12 - WYHTS: Make Your Own Mic Sound Isolator 30:15 - WYHTS: Do You Watch Nerd City?

• Nerd City Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll8zGaWhofU

31:42 - WYHTS: The AT2035 is Still Pretty Good!

• Wheezy Reviews Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoH-tKj96kOg7M3gxZOZrIw

33:02 - Ask Bandrew 33:33 - Email 1 33:42 - Did YouTube Fix the Demonetization of Shotgun Microphone Reviews? 34:25 - Email 2 34:49 - Mic for Rap? 36:42 - Email 3 37:04 - UR-RT2 or Clarett 2? 39:22 - Outro

On episode 186 of the BSP I analyze the new YouTube comment filtering and what you're able to filter on, and then answer a lot of your questions / comments. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Movie of the Week (Affiliate Link) The Return of the Living Dead: https://geni.us/rotld Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Austrian Audio OC818: http://bit.ly/2I8fYou Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio Arrow: https://geni.us/uaarrow Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: [email protected] Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - International Podcast Day

• www.internationalpodcastday.com/live

01:45 - Updated Comment Filters on YouTube

• YT Blog: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/15375630?hl=en

05:07 - Amazon Released New Alexa Devices

• New Amazon Devices: https://techcrunch.com/2019/09/25/everything-amazon-announced-at-its-alexa-event-today/

06:30 - WYHTS: When Do You Record Your Episodes? 07:00 - WYHTS: Platform Verification CAN Equal Endorsement. 08:16 - WYHTS: YouTube Verification is for Celebrities! 09:49 - WYHTS: Is the BSP Scripted? 11:24 - Ask Bandrew 12:00 - Email 1 12:42 - Shure SM7b or Rode NTG3 for Narration in a Noisy Environment? 14:56 - Email 2 15:33 - AT2035, NT1 or MK4 for Rap Vocals? 17:06 - Email 3 17:42 - Why Do You Like the Blue Compass More than the PSA1? 18:33 - Can You Bring Back the Versus Series & Why I Don't Game? 20:07 - Tea or Iced Tea? 21:21 - Email 4 21:43 - Behringer Mic Fail! 22:42 - Movie of the Week 29:48 - Today's Post Processing Experiment 30:38 - Outro

On episode 185 of the BSP I analyze YouTube Removing the Verification Badges from channels all across the platform, the outrage the follows, and the decision to reverse this move. I also discuss the possible causes of this move. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Movie of the Week (Affiliate Link) Killer Klowns From Outer Space: https://geni.us/killerklowns Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Austrian Audio OC818: http://bit.ly/2I8fYou Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA Universal Audio Arrow: https://geni.us/uaarrow Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: [email protected] Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Area 51 Raid? 01:55 - YouTube Removes Verification Badges (And Changes Their Mind)

• Verified Channel Criteria: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3046484

20:25 - Blue Announces Yeti X 22:17 - WYHTS: How Microphones REALLY Work on a Television / Movie Set 25:53 - WYHTS: Time to Cancel Bandrew! 26:32 - WYHTS: Bandrew Says Podcastage!? 27:27 - WYHTS: More Reasons Why the OC818 is Cool! 28:45 - Ask Bandrew 29:42 - Email 1 31:13 - What's the Name for the BSP Viewers / Community!? 33:06 - Email 2 34:09 - Should I Get the Yeti Nano since the Q2u is Unavailable? 35:12 - Email 3 35:49 - Should I Upgrade from the Samson Go Mic? 38:34 - Email 4 39:06 - NT1 vs NT1000 vs NT1a? 41:02 - Movies of the Week (Killer Klowns from Outer Space) 45:58 - Should I Split Clips to a New YouTube Channel? 46:54 - Outro