Topics Discussed: Do subscribers improve video performance, advice to just make better content, YouTube promotions are for companies, why people might use a prop microphone, is your content too impersonal? Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Do Subscribers Improve YouTube Performance 07:00 - Just Make Better Content 12:09 - WYHTS: Promotions Are For Companies

• Kettner Creative Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kettnercreative

15:45 - Ask Bandrew 16:15 - Video Submission 1 17:15 - Why Do People Use Prop Microphones? 22:50 - Do Prop Mics Bother Me? 24:15 - Video Submission 2 27:00 - Is Your Content Too Good? 27:20 - Is Your Content Too Impersonal? 37:35 - Conclusion

Topics Discussed: YouTube's announcement of thumbnail A/B testing, YouTube promotion feature allowing you to run videos as ads, do comments impact your videos distribution and performance, youtube's monetization changes being for streamers, an important metric being monetizeable actions, condenser microphone alternatives to the Shure SM7b, and my thoughts on the Rodecaster Duo. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - YouTube Introducing Thumbnail A/B Comparison Testing

• YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0veygaKzdjw

07:05 - Paying for Views on YouTube (YouTube Promotions)

• YouTube Promotion Help: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12199105?hl=en

13:15 - Do Comments Impact Video Performance 22:25 - W.I.B.T. 23:30 - WYHTS: YouTube Monetization Changes Are For Streamers 26:52 - WYHTS: Monetizable Action is Most Important to YouTube 30:45 - Ask Bandrew 31:45 - Voice Submission 1 32:32 - Condenser Mic Alternatives to the Shure SM7b 37:58 - Voice Submission 2 (Newsreels Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@lukewhostalking) 39:45 - I Looked Stupid 41:00 - Thoughts on Rodecaster Duo 53:30 - Conclusion

Topics Discussed: YouTube lowering requirements to join the YouTube Partner Program, my findings on whether or not dislikes harm a videos perfromance, why I will never pay to promote a video on youtube, TikTok dominating youtube, what you should consider when buying a tube microphone, and defending myself from criticism of my reviews. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - YouTube Lowering Partner Program Requirements YouTube Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/more-ways-for-creators-to-earn-on-youtube/ 06:00 - Do Dislikes Harm a Videos Performance 14:35 - WIBT: Pure Tube -> LA610 15:35 - WYHTS: Pay to Promote YouTube Videos 18:30 - WYHTS: TikTok is Dominating YouTube 27:15 - WYHTS: What To Consider When Buying a Tube Mic 36:00 - WYHTS: What DAW Do I Use? 37:15 - Defending "Pulling a Podcastage" 42:30 - WYHTS: Fountain Pens & Ink 45:50 - Conclusion

Topics Discussed: Logitech is retiring the Blue Microphones brand, results of the experiment where I asked you to like my video to determine if Likes impact the distribution of a video, Using the Lewitt Pure Tube for a cover song, Fountain pen ink, Software I use to record mics and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Logitech is Retiring Blue Microphones

• Verge Article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/8/23589618/logitech-blue-now-yeti-astro-merge-logitech-g-brands
• Reddit Update: https://www.reddit.com/r/LogitechG/comments/144htiu/an_update_from_logitech_g/?sf178951114=1

15:00 - Do Likes Impact YouTube Video Performance? 22:45 - WIBT: Lewitt Pure Tube Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-YRxKA5o4o 24:15 - WYHTS: YouTube Will Destroy Your Channel 26:50 - WYHTS: Only 71% Of You Are Subscribed to BSP! 28:55 - WYHTS: What Fountain Pen Ink Do I Use? 30:20 - WYHTS: What Software I Use to Record Microphones? 34:30 - Conclusion

Topics Discussed: YouTube employees share what metrics really matter for growth and sucess on the platform, the Lewitt Pure Tube microphone, How I edit my video podcast for youtube and audio distribution, Brands that I would happily advertise for, and the ethics of charity sponsorships, consulting, and affiliate links. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - What Metrics Really Matter for YouTube Growth? 09:15 - WIBT: Lewitt Pure Tube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrrAOw66BeI) 12:15 - WYHTS: How Do You Edit Your Video Podcast? 18:00 - WYHTS: Who Wrote the Podcast Theme Music? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_ow85pMmQo) 19:30 - WYHTS: Brands I Would Happily Advertise For 27:45 - VC: Gear Reviewer Ethics & Monetary Compensation 42:30 - WYHTS: Charity Sponsorships & Selling Out 44:00 - WYHTS: Is Consulting for a Free Product Okay? 47:15 - WYHTS: Affiliate Links Make You a Sellout 49:45 - Outro

Topics Discussed: Youtube shutting down stories, Elgato keylights, if I actually hate making videos and podcasts, why I don't think NPR's politics are responsible for their failure on youtube, Radio broadcasters failing on youtube, how I process my podcast, and why I still will not accept money to make reviews. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Mojave MA-200: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ma200 Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - YouTube is Killing Stories 02:10 - WIBT: Elgato Key Lights 06:45 - WYHTS: Do I Hate Making Videos / Podcasts 10:15 - WYHTS: NPR is Failing Because They're Political & Biased 13:20 - WYHTS: YouTube Podcasts are Only in the US 15:15 - WYHTS: Bandrew is an Old Southern Lady 16:45 - WYHTS: Radio Broadccasters Failing on YouTube 22:30 - Ask Bandrew 23:20 - Email 1 24:00 - How I Process my Podcast 32:00 - Video Submission 2 35:33 - Why I Still Won't Do Paid "Reviews" 44:15 - Conclusion

Topics Discussed: Podcast networks such as NPR and SLATE podcasts are failing on youtube, YouTube Music Podcast Analytics are TERRIBLE, how I get everything done between the day job and youtube. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Mojave MA-200: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ma200 Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Why NPR & Slate Podcasts Fail on YouTube

• Bloomberg Article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-05-04/youtube-s-podcast-deals-with-npr-slate-and-new-york-times-are-flopping
• NPR Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@nprpodcasts
• SLATE Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@slate

14:00 - YouTube Music Podcast Analytics! 17:10 - What I've Been Testing: MOJAVE MA-200 18:30 - WYHTS: You Earned YouTube AT LEAST $500,000! 19:20 - WYHTS: Money Isn't the Only Cost of YouTube 24:30 - WYHTS: Where Do You Get Motivation to Make Videos? 32:15 - WYHTS: Who Does the Outro VO for the Bandrew Says Podcast? 33:08 - Conclusion

Topics Discussed: The true cost of making youtube videos, reviewing more cheap gear, and escaping your burdens is therapeutic. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Earthworks SR117: https://geni.us/sr117 Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - The Real Cost of Being a YouTuber 16:16 - WYHTS: Review More Cheap Gear 22:15 - WYHTS: Escaping Reality is Therapeutic 26:30 - Outro

Topics Discussed: Earthworks SR117, choir recording techniques, social media making you miss life, devices/software ruining your attention span, modern day ipods, the difference between the Focusrite 2i2 and Motu M2, and an SM7b setup walkthrough with the DBX286s. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Earthworks SR117: https://geni.us/sr117 Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Earthworks SR117 02:40 - Choir Recording (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHD5TomRyVw ) 03:30 - WYHTS: Boundary Mics for Choir Recording 05:00 - WYHTS: Mic Techniques for Choir Recording 09:40 - WYHTS: Experts Ignore Simple Solutions 12:30 - WYHTS: Not Knowing What Your Missing is Real Life 21:30 - WYHTS: Devices / Software Ruin My Attention Span 24:40 - WYHTS: Using a Smart Phone for ONLY Calls & Texts 26:00 - WYHTS: Modern Day iPods 28:45 - AB1: Difference Between Focusrite 2i2 & Motu M2? 31:15 - Email Submission 2 32:24 - SM7b & DBX286s Setup Walkthrough 40:50 - Wrap Up

Topics Discussed: replacing my smartphone with single purpose items and older technology, budget audio equipment being more than enough for most people, 2 of my most embarrassing recording stories, why I don't put any of my podcast behind a pay wall, and usb mics for choir recordings. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500 Behringer UM2: https://geni.us/behrum2 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Replacing My Smartphone with Single Purpose Items 12:08 - WIBT: Budget Podcast Gear 19:30 - WYHTS: Rode NTH100's Fall Apart 22:52 - WYHTS: Put the Podcast Behind a Paywall? 26:30 - Ask Bandrew 28:00 - Email 1 28:37 - Microphone for Choir Recording in a Church? 36:33 - Conclusion