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Better Podcasting

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  • Better Podcasting #303 - Wrap-up Of Our Season Of Media Host Reviews

    In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

    • Update on SP's gear sales
    • Windows 11
    • Stephen changes his keyboard to the Keychron K5 Pro
    • Attempting a sit-stand riser in-place install

      • For our FINAL media host review of the season, we give our final thoughts after doing our media host season, some of our notable surprises along the way, and our final recommendations.

      Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

      • Podbean limitations
      • Listener guesses on our final choice
      • Some media hosts we didn't review
      • Spotify for Podcasters app - update

        • NOTE - We will return in September! Keep your eyes on our social media and Discord for specifics.

        Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/303

        If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. 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, August 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
        01:30 - When our next season will return, and why it will be shorter
        06:12 - SP sold a bunch of gear
        14:20 - Stephen might sell what, now?!
        16:11 - SP is finally joining Stephen using Windows 11
        18:35 - Stephen keeps on playing mechanical keyboard roulette
        20:55 - Sit/stand riser install, coming soon?
        22:33 - Media Host Season Recap: Why we did this season / why we want to leave Libsyn
        30:30 - Media Host Season Recap: List of media hosts that we reviewed / our final shortlist
        32:05 - Media Host Season Recap: Media hosts that almost made our shortlist / runner-ups
        34:00 - Media Host Season Recap: General findings
        55:05 - Media Host Season Recap: Our final recommendations
        1:08:24 - Media Host Season Recap: Where are we moving to... for now?
        1:22:55 - Better Podback: Wait, why aren't you choosing THAT media host?
        1:24:45 - Better Podback: Podbean limitations
        1:27:25 - Better Podback: Our second/third co-hosts guess
        1:32:00 - Ending/Outro

        1 hr 36 min
      • Better Podcasting #302 - Our Season Is Almost Finished / Media Host Segment: Castos

        In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

        • Overcast receives an update
        • Captivate gets an upgrade
        • Spotify removes Q&A  feature

          • For our FINAL media host review of the season, we give our take on Castos.

          Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

          • ZOOM L-12 max file sizes
          • Spotify for Podcasters app

            • NOTE - As per the beginning of the show, we will be recording our season 4 finale next week.

            Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/302

            If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. 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, July 24, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

            Timestamps:

            00:00 - Intro/opening
            01:00 - Our season is almost over
            03:30 - Spotify Q&A replaced by comments
            06:00 - Overcast update
            11:22 - Captivate update
            14:17 - Castos Review: Introduction
            17:20 - SP has had a lens
            14:45 - Castos Review: Highlights
            31:45 - Castos Review: Neutral zone
            37:35 - Castos Review: Shortcomings
            40:45 - Castos Review: Summary
            44:15 - Better Podback: Zoom L-12 max file size
            47:30 - Better Podback: Spotify for Podcasters App
            49:20 - Better Podback: Captivate refresh
            50:55 - Ending/outro

            53 min
          • Better Podcasting #301 - PowerPress Compromised / Media Host Segment: Acast

            In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

            • PowerPress plugin is compromised
            • Podcast Beacon
            • StreamYard removes pricing

              • For our media host segment this week, we give our take on Acast.

              Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

              • Audience reaction to limited Blubrry comments on PowerPress
              • Video RSS feeds
              • Better Podcasting 300
              • When will be reveal what service we chose?

                • NOTE - As per the end of the show, we will have to skip recording and releasing an episode next week.

                Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/301

                If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. 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, July 10, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

                 
                Timestamps:
                02:57 - PowerPress hacked
                10:19 - Podcast Beacon
                13:30 - StreamYard price page is gone
                17:55 - Acast Review: Introduction
                21:45 - Acast Review: Highlights
                28:13 - Acast Review: Neutral Zone
                34:15 - Acast Review: Shortcomings
                40:35 - Acast Review:Summary
                43:10 - Better Podback: PowerPress Compromise
                45:22 - Better Podback: Video RSS Feed?
                51:35 - Better Podback: 300th Episode
                54:30 - Better Podback: When will we give our final verdict?
                55:15 - We'll be away again next week

                57 min
              • Better Podcasting #300 - Celebrating Our Favorite Better Podcasting Moments

                In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

                • SAG AFTRA on AI commercials
                • Podbean AI editing on the app

                  • For our 300th episode we run through some of our favorite moments from the past 300 episodes (and we discuss SOME of our advice that didn't hold up).

                  Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

                  • What's your favorite Better Podcasting episode from the past 300?

                    • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/300

                    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. 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, June 26, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

                    Timestamps:

                    00:00 - Opening/Intro
                    02:40 - Stephen abandoned the Mac
                    03:37 - SAG-AFTRA on AI commercials
                    10:00 - Podbean AI editing
                    18:32 - Favorite moments introduction
                    19:50 - Favorite moment 1: Better Better Podcasting
                    22:55 - Favorite moment 2: The break-up
                    27:05 - Favorite moment 3: Self-hosting
                    30:55 - Favorite moment 4: Planecasting/boatcasting
                    35:25 - Favorite moment 5: Golden Rules Of Hobby Podcasting
                    38:17 - Favorite moment 6: Podcast hardware interviews
                    40:20 - Favorite moment 7: Stephen's 10th anniversary
                    42:00 - Favorite moment 8: Google indexing RSS feeds
                    45:30 - Favorite moment 9: Babies are NOT podcast killers
                    47:40 - Favorite moment 10: What you wish you knew before podcasting
                    49:40 - Favorite moment 11: Our gear episodes
                    51:20 - Honorable mention: Our spin-off podcasts
                    52:20 - Dated advice: Blab, Skype and Hangouts on Air
                    54:28 - Dated advice: Media host criteria
                    56:19 - Dated advice: Early editing talk
                    59:10 - Dated advice: Clammr
                    1:02:40 - Segment wrap-up
                    1:05:00 - Better Podback: What's your favorite BP episode?
                    1:09:15 - Why we had to take extra time away
                    1:13:10 - Better Podcasting schedule update
                    1:16:00 - Thank you, audience
                    1:17:10 - Ending/outro

                    1 hr 20 min
                  • Better Podcasting #299 - Applying Your Podcast Workflow To Biking / Media Host Segment: Spreaker

                    In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

                    • SP's Rodecaster Pro 2 Replacement Adapter
                    • Libsyn shuts down Libsyn Studio
                    • SP applies his podcast workflow to his bike rides
                    • Buzzsprout writes a Libsyn article

                      • For our media host segment this week, we give our take on Spreaker.

                      Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

                      • Why we reviewed Patreon
                      • SP is on a first name basis with Rode
                      • Boss Gigcaster 8

                        • NOTE - As per the end of the show, we will have to skip recording and releasing an episode next week.

                        Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/299

                        If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. 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, Juen 5, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

                        Timestamps:

                        00:00 - Opening/Intro
                        02:09 - SP’s Rodecaster Pro 2 adapter
                        07:15 - Libsyn closes Libsyn Studio
                        11:50 - SP’s RX11 experience
                        15:55 - Buzzsprout article about leaving Libsyn
                        19:53 - Spreaker Review: Intro
                        26:20 - Spreaker Review: Highlights
                        36:05 - Spreaker Review: Neutral
                        43:50 - Spreaker Review: Shortcomings
                        47:47 - Spreaker Review: Summary
                        49:57 - Better Podback - Reviewing Patreon
                        53:00 - Better Podback: SP is on a first name basis with Rode
                        54:45 - Better Podback: Boss Gigcaster 8
                        57:29 - We’ll be away next week

                        59 min
                      • Better Podcasting #298 - RX11 Might Not Work For You / Media Host Segment: Patreon

                        In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

                        • Another Rodecaster Pro 2 problem
                        • SP upgrades his studio
                        • There's something you should know about iZotope RX11
                        • New Buzzsprout archive feature
                        • RSS.com new LIT tag
                        • Stephen's mac troubles

                          • For our media host segment this week, we give our take on Patreon.

                          Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

                          • Shure Motiv Mix
                          • Acast

                            • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/298

                            If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. 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, May 29, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

                             
                            Timestamps:
                            00:00 - Opening/intro
                            02:01 - Another Rodecaster Pro 2 problem
                            10:22 - SP’s studio upgrade
                            13:19 - iZotope RX11 may not work for you
                            19:50 - New Buzzsprout feature
                            24:55 - RSS.com - New LIT tag support
                            27:55 - Stephen’s Mac problem
                            29:32 - Patreon Review: Patreon Introduction
                            32:30 - Patreon Review: Highlights
                            40:10 - Patreon Review: Neutrals
                            49:40 - Patreon Review: Shortcomings
                            1:01:50 - Patreon Review: Summary
                            1:04:00 - Better Podback: Shure Motiv Mix App
                            1:07:30 - Better Podback: Acast
                            1:09:20 - He’s back at it
                            1:10:15 - Ending/outro

                            1 hr 12 min
                          • Better Podcasting #297 - Stepping Back From A Podcast / Media Host Segment: Misc Updates

                            In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

                            • Stephen's latest Mac update
                            • RX11 is released
                            • Hindenburg's transcript-focused update
                            • Rodecaster Duo SUPER DEAL
                            • New Rode WS14 Pop filter
                            • Peppa Pig podcast
                            • Taxing your computer
                            • Legends of SHIELD update

                              • For our media host segment this week, we give a few quick updates about some past media host reviews.

                              Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

                              • Stephen was wrong
                              • Most notable changes in podcasting

                                • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/297

                                If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. 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, May 22, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

                                Timestamps:

                                00:00 - Opening/intro
                                01:35 - SP was almost in Canada
                                04:18 - Stephen’s Mac update
                                10:38 - RX11 is released
                                15:11 - Hindenburg updates
                                19:05 - Rodecaster Duo deal
                                28:25 - New Rode product
                                33:00 - Peppa Pig podcast
                                35:55 - Using too many computer resources
                                44:00 - An update from SP about Legends of SHIELD
                                52:46 - Media Host Discussion - Misc updates
                                1:01:26 - Better Podback: Stephen was wrong
                                1:03:50 - Better Podback: Most notable changes
                                1:13:00 - Ending/outro

                                1 hr 16 min
                              • Better Podcasting #296 - Our Trailer Is Old / Media Host Segment: Captivate.fm

                                In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

                                • Spotify passes Apple Podcasts (in at least one way)
                                • Buzzsprout text feature
                                • Podnews reminds us of our trailer

                                  • For our media host segment this week, we review Captivate.fm.

                                  Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

                                  • IAB 2.2 feedback
                                  • Registering a podcast domain
                                  • The importance of backdating an episode

                                    • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/296

                                    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. 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, May 8, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

                                    Timestamps:

                                    00:00 - Opening/intro

                                    5:21 - Spotify passes Apple Podcasts
                                    12:25 - Buzzsprout text the show
                                    17:38 - Podnews reminds us of our trailer
                                    21:26 - Captivate.fm Review: Intro
                                    24:58 - Captivate.fm Review: Highlights
                                    37:10 - Captivate.fm Review: Neutrals
                                    49:50 - Captivate.fm Review; Shortcomings
                                    52:05 - Captivate.fm Review: Summary
                                    54:31 - Better Podback: IAB 2.2
                                    58:00 - Better Podback: Registering a domain
                                    1:01:00 - Better Podback: Backdating an episode
                                    1:02:18 - Better Podback: Ending/outro

                                    1 hr 5 min
                                  • Better Podcasting #295 - Uncertifiably Compliant / Media Host Segment: RSS.com

                                    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

                                    • Stephen has an update on his mac experiment
                                    • Apple Podcasts scheduled outage
                                    • New IAB guidelines released
                                    • Spotify exits IAB

                                      • For our media host segment this week, we review RSS.com.

                                      Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

                                      • Podcast transcripts
                                      • Social media post plugins

                                        • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/295

                                        If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. 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, May 3, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

                                        Timestamps:

                                        00:00 - Opening/intro
                                        02:50 - Better Podnerings Opening
                                        03:08 - Stephen's Mac update
                                        06:28 - Apple Podcasts outage
                                        08:10 - IAB Statistics change
                                        09:30 - Spotify leaves IAB
                                        17:27 - RSS.com Review: Intro/disclaimer
                                        25:50 - RSS.com Review: Highlights
                                        34:10 - RSS.com Review: Neutrals
                                        38:25 - RSS.com Review: Shortcomings
                                        1:06:08 - Better Podback: Transcripts
                                        1:09:00 - Better Podback: Social media post plugins
                                        1:12:40 - Ending/outro

                                        1 hr 16 min
                                      • Better Podcasting #294 - Wait, Stephen Bought What Now?! / Media Host Segment: Substack

                                        In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

                                        • StreamYard acquired
                                        • Pinecast outage
                                        • New Shure USB microphone
                                        • Stephen's making a big podcast change

                                          • For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Substack

                                           
                                          Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

                                          • Podcatchers
                                          • DaVinci Resolve transcriptions
                                          • We'll be away next week

                                            • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/294

                                            If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email [email protected]. 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, April 17, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

                                            Timestamps:

                                            00:00 - Opening/intro
                                            03:33 - StreamYard acquired
                                            09:10 - Pinecast outage
                                            14:20 - New Shure USB microphone
                                            20:40 - Stephen bought a Mac
                                            31:18 - Substack Review: Introduction
                                            35:30 - Substack Review: Highlights
                                            41:30 - Substack Review: Neutrals
                                            47:20 - Substack Review: Shortcomings
                                            1:01:25 - Better Podback: What podcatcher do you use?
                                            1:03:50 - Better Podback: DaVinci Resolve transcription changes
                                            1:06:50 - We'll be away next week
                                            1:08:30 - Ending/outro

                                            1 hr 11 min

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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…