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Better Podcasting

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  • Better Podcasting #293 - YouTube Music Podcasts Still Evolving? / Media Host Segment: Transistor

    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

    • Further evolving our media host criteria
    • Libsyn walks back their recent comments about Apple Podcasts
    • iZotope RX sale pricing / loyalty offers
    • YouTube Music Podcasts may keep evolving

      • For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Transistor.fm

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

      • Audio mixer nightmares
      • RedCircle video generation difficulties
      • A Better Podcast coup
      • Did anyone actually switch to YouTube Music Podcasts?

        • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/293

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        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 10, 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
        02:23 - Expanding the media host criteria even more
        07:57 - Libsyn walks back their recent testing
        13:13 - iZotope RX sale price
        19:45 - YouTube Music Podcasts will keep evolving
        24:50 - Transistor Review: Introduction
        28:25 - Transistor Review: Highlights
        39:15 - Transistor Review: Neutral
        47:12 - Transistor Review: Shortcomings
        49:60 - Transistor Review: Summary
        51:50 - Better Podback: Our audio mixer nightmares
        54:33 - Better Podback: Damian on RedCircle's video generation
        56:18 - Better Podback: A podcast coup
        57:05 - Better Podback: Is anyone using YouTube Music Podcasts?
        1:03:03 - Ending/outro

        1 hr 5 min
      • Better Podcasting #292 - What We Want In A Future Audio Mixer / Media Host Segment: RedCircle

        In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

        • Recap of why we are leaving Libsyn
        • A recent discussion on Libsyn's The Feed about some testing they did on customer's feeds
        • What do we want to see in a future audio mixer?
        • Expanding our media host evaluation criteria

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

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

          • BOYAMIC Wireless Clip On Mic
          • Waffles embed player project
          • What is the process for applying to the Hobby Podcaster Profile?

            • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/292

            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 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

            02:00 - On Discord: Stephen diagnoses streaming issues
            03:40 - Leaving Libsyn: Recap of our BPLC episode 70
            07:11 - Leaving Libsyn: Recent comments on The Feed about tests on customer feeds
            15:15 - What do we want to see in a future audio mixer?
            35:10 - Expanding our Media Host Segment criteria
            36:54 - RedCircle Review: Introduction
            41:24 - RedCircle Review: Highlights
            52:15 - RedCircle Review: Neutrals
            1:00:35 - RedCircle Review: Shortcomings
            1:06:00 - RedCircle Review: Summary
            1:07:59 - Better Podback: BOYAMIC Wireless Clip On Mic
            1:12:40 - Better Podback: Update about Waffles' embed project
            1:13:30 - Better Podback: What is the Hobby Podcaster Profile criteria?
            1:14:55 - Better Podback: Damian suggested the embed player as a criteria
            1:17:15 - Ending/outro

            1 hr 20 min
          • Better Podcasting #291 - Mackie DLZ Creator XS Security Flaw / Media Host Segment: Guest Chris Osborne's Pinecast Experience

            In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

            • Stephen returned the Mackie DLZ Creator XS (including a security flaw)
            • Affinity sold to Canva - could there be benefits?
            • Google Podcasts Gone: How to get your podcast on to YouTube Music

              • For this week's media host segment, our guest Chris Osborne is here to talk about his experience with Pinecast.

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

              • Is Buzzcast an industry podcast?
              • Blink 182 - Rodecaster Pro 2 Crossover

                • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/291

                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, March 27, 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 - Intro/Opening
                01:45 - Welcome to our guest, Waffles (Chris Osborne from Play Comics)
                03:57 - DLZ Creator XS: Intro
                04:55 - DLZ Creator XS: Hardware whine
                05:30 - DLZ Creator XS: Firmware challenges
                08:27 - DLZ Creator XS: Security flaw
                10:30 - DLZ Creator XS: Security flaw - no planned patch
                12:20 - DLZ Creator XS: Other challenges
                18:30 - Affinity sold to Canva
                24:58 - YouTube Music Podcasts
                36:48 - Media Host Segment: Introduction
                40:00 - Media Host Segment: What Pinecast features would you like to see?
                41:00 - Media Host Segment: Chris' evaluation of our evaluation criteria
                42:30 - Media Host Segment: Pinecast embed player
                44:30 - Media Host Segment: What did Stephen get wrong about Pinecast?
                55:40 - Media Host Segment: Our quacky final question for Chris
                58:25 - Better Podback: Question about Buzzcast
                1:02:22 - Better Podback: Blink 182 X Rodecaster Pro 2
                1:04:00 - Ending/Outro

                1 hr 7 min
              • Better Podcasting #290 - We're Both Digital Mixer Cursed / Media Host Segment: Buzzsprout Review

                This week we're pleased to bring back the Hobby Podcaster Profile with Chris Osborne AKA Waffles.

                In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

                • A study for Apple Podcasts searchability
                • Stephen is now facing a Mixcast 4 / Rodecaster Pro 1 challenge
                • SP can't recommend the Rodecaster Pro 2

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

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

                  • Is Rodecaster Pro a Polywav device?
                  • Captivate

                    • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/290

                    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, March 20, 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 - Intro/opening
                    03:25 - Hobby Podcaster Profile
                    08:25 - Apple Podcasts research results study
                    13:10 - Stephen's Mixcast 4 / Rodecaster Pro 1 condundrum
                    18:10 - SP's (even yet again) continued Rodecaster Pro 2 troubles
                    24:35 - Buzzsprout Review: Introduction
                    26:57 - Buzzsprout Review: Highlights
                    41:20 - Buzzsprout Review: Neutrals
                    44:50 - Buzzsprout Review: Shortcomings
                    52:56 - Buzzsprout Review: Conclusion
                    54:12 - Better Podback: Polywav
                    57:55 - Better Podback: Captivate
                    1:01:25 - Ending/outro

                    1 hr 3 min
                  • Better Podcasting #289 - Stephen's Secret Audio Test / Media Host Segment: Simplecast Review

                    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

                    • A lawsuit about a podcast title
                    • Spotify removes another show, unable to re-instate subscribers
                    • Stephen did a secret test: VDO Ninja pro audio setting
                    • Update on SP's Rodecaster Pro II RMA
                    • SP's temporary setup this week: PodTrak P4

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

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

                      • Audience feedback about our guest last week, Chris Ferrell
                      • A listener question to SP about the Rodecaster Pro II RMA
                      • Is the DLZ Creator / DLZ Creator XS a polywav device?
                      • CORRECTION: Apple Podcasts transcriptions
                      • Working around the download limitations of your media host

                        • Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/289

                        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, March 13, 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 - Intro/opening
                        01:50 - Thanks to Chris Ferrell
                        03:30 - A podcast title lawsuit
                        09:12 - Spotify removes another podcast, affecting subscribers
                        15:55 - Stephen's secret test: Pro quality remote-audio recording?
                        19:08 - The Rodecaster Pro II RMA update: The process has started
                        22:35 - The Rodecaster Pro II RMA update: SP's temporary setup
                        28:00 - Simplecast Review: Introduction
                        29:55 - Simplecast Review: Highlights
                        45:21 - Simplecast Review: Neutrals
                        54:15 - Simplecast Review: Shortcomings
                        1:00:50 - Simplecast Review: Summary / Why Simplecast is off our list
                        1:03:07 - Better Podback: The audience loved Chris Ferrell
                        1:05:10 - Better Podback: A listener's RCP II RMA question
                        1:10:40 - Better Podback: Does anyone know if the DLZ Creator / XS is polywav?
                        1:12:27 - Better Podback: CORRECTION: Apple Podcast transcriptions
                        1:13:07 - Better Podback: Working around limitations to download your MP3s
                        1:18:40 - Ending/outro

                        1 hr 22 min
                      • Better Podcasting #288 - Even More Rodecaster Pro II Problems / Media Host Segment: Guest Chris Ferrell's Recent Experience

                        In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

                        • SP has even more Rodecaster Pro 2 problems
                        • iOS transcripts are here
                        • Multi-tracking audio within OBS
                        • A simplified podcast experience using the Vocaster Two

                          • For this week's media host segment, our guest Chris Ferrell joins us to discuss his recent experience switching from Podbean to Spotify for Podcasters. Why did he switch? What does he like about Spotify? What does he miss about Podbean? We'll discuss it all and more.

                          Finally, in this week's Better Podback, we have a follow-up to last week's Target challenge, and there's a question about the original Rodecaster Pro voltage.

                          Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/288

                          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, March 6, 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 - Intro/opening
                          01:50 - Welcome to our guest, Chris Ferrell
                          03:55 - iOS transcripts are here
                          11:55 - Farewell, Bob Heil
                          14:29 - Multi-track audio in OBS
                          17:20 - Our guest's equipment simplification: Vocaster Two
                          22:00 - SP has even more Rodecaster Pro 2 problems
                          33:40 - Media Host Segment: Our guest's recent media host migration
                          37:18 - Media Host Segment: What does Chris think about Spotify longevity?
                          39:20 - Meida Host Segment: Experience leaving Podbean
                          44:50 - Media Host Segment: Claiming destinations
                          46:10 - Media Host Segment: What recommendations does Chris have for transferring media hosts?
                          48:15 - Media Host Segment: Features that Chris misses about Podbean
                          55:10 - Media Host Segment: Why did Chris originally choose Podbean?
                          1:03:07 - Media Host Segment: Chris' final thoughts
                          1:03:30 - Better Podback: An update on the Rode Target challenge
                          1:08:27 - Better Podback: Spotify disbelief
                          1:09:00 - Better Podback: Rodecaster Pro 1 (Original) - Voltage variance concerns?
                          1:11:15 - Ending/outro

                          1 hr 14 min
                        • Better Podcasting #287 - IAB Podcast Guidelines v2.2 / Media Host Segment: Spotify For Podcasters Review

                          In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

                          • IAB Podcast Guidelines v2.2 out for review
                          • (New?) Streaming service LiveSpace
                          • YouTube Music podcast badge
                          • What is good podcast badge etiquette?

                            • For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Spotify For Podcasters (Formerly Anchor).

                            Finally, in this week's Better Podback, Stephen issues a podcaster challenge, and he has a follow-up to EPISODE 93.

                            Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/287

                            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, February 28, 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 - Intro/opening
                            03:30 - SP's How He Saved His Podcast
                            05:00 - IAB Podcast Guidelines v2.2
                            12:00 - LiveSpace
                            17:02 - YouTube Music podcast badge
                            22:35 - Spotify For Podcasters Review: Introduction
                            28:40 - Spotify For Podcasters Review: Highlights
                            36:55 - Spotify For Podcasters Review: Neutrals
                            47:23 - Spotify For Podcasters Review: Shortcomings
                            1:00:09 - Better Podback: Rode display at Target
                            1:02:35 - Better Podback: Stephen pitches a podcast challenge
                            1:04:25 - Better Podback: Shure SE215 Follow-up question
                            1:07:13 - Ending/Outro

                            1 hr 9 min
                          • Better Podcasting #286 - Multi-cam Video Podcast Editing / Media Host Segment: Pinecast Review

                            In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

                            • SP's Multi-cam video editing journey
                            • Show analyzers
                            • Stephen hates the Polywav

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

                              Finally, in this week's Better Podback, infamous Bandrew Scott has a follow-up about last week's RE320 discussion.

                              Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/286

                              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, February 23, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

                              Fundraiser link:

                              • Kate Wallinga GoFundMe

                                • Timestamps:

                                00:00 - Opening/Intro
                                03:00 - Future Segments
                                05:00 - Multi-cam video editing with StreamYard
                                13:00 - Show analyzers
                                21:30 - Sad news about a podcaster
                                23:30 - Stephen hates the Polywav
                                30:30 - Pinecast Review: Introduction
                                37:34 - Pinecast Review: Highlights
                                51:53 - Pinecast Review: Neutrals observations
                                58:11 - Pinecast Review: Shortcomings
                                1:04:35 - Pinecast Review: Summary
                                1:06:00 - Better Podback
                                1:10:00 - Ending/outro

                                1 hr 12 min
                              • Better Podcasting #285 - SP's Earth-Shattering RE320 Feedback / Media Host Segment: Podbean Review

                                We open this week with an update about the How I Saved My Podcast and Hobby Podcaster Profile segments.

                                In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

                                • Stephen abandons testing the Zoom PodTrak P8
                                • SP has some earth shattering comments about the RE320
                                • Why it might make sense to have a dedicated podcast machine
                                • Spotify is discontinuing the Music+Talk feature
                                • Spotify is removing the creator tools
                                • Mackie DLZ Creator XS

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

                                  Finally, in this week's Better Podback, we recap a recent chat in our Discord about Podcasting 2.0 and Stephen recaps the distinction that he found that makes him of the opinion Apple is not yet supporting Podcasting 2.0 with their transcripts feature.

                                  Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/285

                                  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 Tuesday, February 13, 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
                                  02:00 - How I Saved My Podcast
                                  02:55 - Hobby Podcaster Profile
                                  03:57 - Zoom PodTrak P8: Stephen's (lack of) test
                                  09:39 - SP's earth-shattering RE320 comment
                                  16:55 - Perhaps a dedicated podcast machine is the best answer?
                                  28:00 - Spotify change 1: Music+Talk going away
                                  32:30 - Spotify change 2: Creator tools going away
                                  40:40 - Mackie DLZ Creator XS
                                  49:30 - Podbean Review: Introduction
                                  52:05 - Podbean Review: Why we're ignoring the free tier
                                  52:45 - Podbean Review: Highlights
                                  1:01:35 - Podbean Review: Neutral observations
                                  1:06:40 - Podbean Review: Shortcomings
                                  1:15:10 - Podbean Review: Summary
                                  1:17:35 - Better Podback: Podcasting 2.0
                                  1:23:10 - Ending/Outro

                                  1 hr 26 min
                                • Better Podcasting #284 - Season 4 Premiere!

                                  Better Podcasting is back with the premiere of Season 4 of Better Podcasting - and we're shaking up the format! In this episode we'll begin by explaining some of the changes that you can expect to see going forward with Better Podcasting and we'll answer what is happening with the Better Podcasting: Live Chat show.

                                  In the debut of a new segment that we're calling the Better Podnerings, we'll recap what we did during our scheduled holiday break (and whether we think we want to do it again this year), transcripts now being supported on Apple Podcasts and Spotify having a Read-A-Long service, Zoomcorp creating an Essentials line, Spotify exclusives going away and we think there's a couple recent TikTok trends that podcasters can learn from.

                                  For the debut of the theme for this season's featured segment - we'll chronicle the criteria we'll be looking at as we evaluate media hosts during our quest to migrate away from Libsyn.

                                  Finally, the Better Podback segment is still around with listener feedback including a listener who is seeking information about an iOS teleprompter app.

                                  Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/284

                                  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, February 7, 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

                                  01:45 - Information about a change in format for Better Podcasting
                                  10:45 - Debut of the Better Podnerings section
                                  11:15 - What did we do while we were away at the end of the year?
                                  21:55 - Apple Podcasts transcripts / Spotify read-a-long
                                  30:50 - Zoomcorp Essentials product line
                                  34:35 - Spotify exclusives going away
                                  42:15 - TikTok events that relate to podcasters
                                  51:10 - Debut of our ongoing featured segment about Media Hosts
                                  1:16:10 - Better Podback: Damian's podcast app updated to allow Twitch
                                  1:18:30 - iOS Teleprompter
                                  1:18:30 - iOS Teleprompter
                                  1:19:34 - World Radio Day Deals?
                                  1:21:20 - Outro/ending

                                  1 hr 26 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…