Better Podcasting: Live Chat

Better Podcasting: Live Chat

By Stephen Jondrew & SP RupertEducationLeisureHow ToHobbies
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Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes

  • Better Podcasting Live Chat #071 - Season 3 Finale

    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 [email protected]. 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.

      Timestamps:

      00:00 - Opening/Intro

      01:10 - There is still one more Better Podcasting episode of 2023
      03:50 - The importance of year end time off
      07:50 - Black Friday deals
      22:30 - New podcast innovation
      25:30 - YouTube generative AI disclosure
      31:00 - How AI can be used for good for podcasting
      38:20 - Stephen used podcast gear for family fun
      44:00 - Stephen thinks podcasting is a performance
      49:30 - Debriefing your podcast year
      55:30 - Podcast media host follow-up
      56:30 - Thank you to our audience
      58:47 - Ending/outro

      1 hr
    • Better Podcasting Live Chat #070 - We No Longer Recommend This Service For Hobby Podcasters

      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 [email protected]. 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

        1 hr 4 min
      • Better Podcasting Live Chat #069 - Ways Hobby Podcasting Is Easier In 2023

        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 [email protected]. 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.

          Timestamps:

          00:00 - Opening/Intro

          01:16 - Remaining 2023 Better Podcasting Schedule
          02:00 - Candy ASMR
          06:05 - SD Card Replacement Strategy Feedback
          08:14 - Google Domains/Squarespace Changes
          12:48 - Finished Podcast Video Archive Review
          16:58 - How A Podcast Saved Stephen's Fun
          22:59 - 2FA Review Reminder
          25:04 - Ten Ways Hobby Podcasting Is Easier in 2023
          26:54 - 1: Better Audio And Video Recording Gear
          29:50 - 2: Better Recording/Streaming Software
          32:50 - 3: Editing Software
          34:53 - 4: Podcast Specific Graphic Design Tools
          37:20 - 5: Reliable Media Host Providers With Options For You
          42:20 - 6: YouTube
          47:20 - 7: Community Gathering Places
          49:38 - 8: Many More Listeners
          51:00 - 9: Paid Promotion Possibilities
          53:25 - 10: Nine Years Of Better Podcasting Episodes To Help You Out
          56:40 - Summarizing The Ten Ways
          58:05 - Stephen's Light Solution
          59:53 - Rode's White Audio Gear
          1:05:23 - Outro

          1 hr 7 min
        • Better Podcasting Live Chat #068 - Yay, SP Is Back!

          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 [email protected]. 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.

            Timestamps:

            00:00 - Opening/Intro

            01:20 - Debriefing Stephen's solo cast experience
            08:00 - What is your SD card replacement strategy?
            10:20 - What streaming platform does SP prefer to watch?
            14:10 - SP's travel debrief
            29:20 - Twitch changes about concurrent streaming
            34:00 - How Backblaze Saved Stephen's Podcast (file)
            38:18 - Listener feedback roundup
            39:00 - Podcast Mirror no longer is free
            44:55 - Stephen's an idiot

            1 hr 19 min
          • Better Podcasting Live Chat #067 - SJ Solo Cast

            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 [email protected]. 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.

              1 hr 1 min
            • Better Podcasting Live Chat #066 - Podcasting a Baby Shower

              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 [email protected]. 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

                1 hr 3 min
              • Better Podcasting Live Chat #065 - Talking Heads or Floating Heads?

                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 [email protected]. 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

                  1 hr 9 min
                • Better Podcasting Live Chat #064 - We don't pay attention to each other

                  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 [email protected]. 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

                    1 hr 5 min
                  • Better Podcasting Live Chat #063 - Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Chainses

                    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 [email protected]. 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

                      1 hr 13 min
                    • Better Podcasting Live Chat #062 - Technically, SP didn't lie

                      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 [email protected]. 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.

                        48 min

                      About Better Podcasting: Live Chat

                      From the publisher's feed

                      Recording in between seasons of the Better Podcasting main show, Stephen Jondrew & SP Rupert of Better Podcasting, chat live with the audience, taking podcast questions, sharing stories and talking about recent updates in podcasting.