Better Podcasting: Live Chat

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 us...

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...

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 podc...

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 ca...

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 Sh...

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...

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? S...

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...

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 podcast...

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 Pod...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: This is dual-feed episode Official announcement about Better Podcasting - Main show Update about SP's eBay ventures Stephen has a new strategy for trying to sell his gear The latest update of SP's SM7B testing SAG-AFTRA strike / Canada's ACTRA A listener'...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Announcement about Better Podcasting - Main show Stephen had to buy a new SD card reader SP sold more gear Challenges with selling on eBay Stephen COULD HAVE saved his podcast Stephen's first challenge with Vegas Pro 21 Podcast Movement A new YouTube podc...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Playback/listening speed U.S. court ruling on AI copyright might affect podcasting What if AI is a warning? SPs latest SM7B changes Follow-up: Stephen does still use headphones Stephen pitches a new podcast idea Stephen doesn't care for the microphone mus...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Introduction to our guest host, Damian the DM Searching for a job while podcasting SP's weekly Apple Podcasts update Damian moved website providers (and the work that was involved with this) SP is trying different SM7B settings Follow-up on SP's Rodecaste...

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 kids messed up the podcast, again SP's recent OBS use Free software/services SP's Legends of SHIELD artwork change Update on SP's re-titling project Changing the GonnaGeek Show name? Problems with YouTube not automatically going live Update on o...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Follow-up to SP's SM7B vs RE320 comparison SP's How I Saved My Podcast story New FTC Guidelines affect podcasters A recent bug we encountered with Restream/YouTube Stephen wants to revisit Xsplit SP did more studio changes/repairs SP learned a Bluetooth l...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: SAG-AFTRA follow-up Twitter is no more, and it may affect your podcast What is good enough for a fan reaction show? Follow-up about Stephen's air conditioner Too much noise gating Stephen verified that his cat is innocent SP has done two updates to his st...

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 didn't edit SP The impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike on podcasters SP's Apple Podcasts episode number update 50 years of the Shure SM7 20 Years of Podcasting Stephen changed his mind on the Blue Encore 100 What is SP's distinction between TikTok/Inst...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: The importance of taking a break SP's Prime Day purchase (storage) What is the purpose of your podcast? Increasing the presence for your podcast SP's thoughts on Threads SP's thoughts on Mastodon SP wants to be on Bluesky SP's thoughts on Instagram SP's t...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Stitcher is going away Pandora Podcasting through mobile phones Razer IEMs It's annoying when people edit out loud Rodecaster Pro 2 sale (and why Stephen didn't pull the trigger) Apple Podcasts episode numbers Stephen beats himself up for delaying BP:LC A...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Apple Podcasts subcategory changes Podcast procrastination Selling podcast equipment Potential scams when selling equipment Rodecaster Duo limitations Patreon video hosting AI voices Stephen misses some features from Magix Vegas Switching podcast media ho...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Don't over-moderate your podcast community Follow-up about Reddit going dark Logitech discontinues Blue brand Restream creates a cheaper gamer-focus plan Hindenburg Journalist Pro updates Stephen doesn't hate subscription pricing Is it worth editing multi...

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 eats crow about Samsung (or does he?) Setups necessary for video Challenges with starting with a video podcast AI for editing? Changes with Twitch Spotify cutting jobs Reddit API changes Video thumbnails Slideshow for videos Stephen demos his son'...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: SP Loves Mondays Current target Better Podcasting calendar for rest of 2023 Hobby podcaster is not a bad term Why does it matter what the definition of a podcast is? The Podcast Standards Project YouTube mining your data Waves Plugins go subscription-mode...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: We're simul-streaming a Vertical Video to Facebook (OBS Vertical plugin) Our initial thoughts on YouTube Podcasts Apple Podcasts channels Vegas Pro Humble Bundle Would Stephen Recommend Vegas in 2023 for a Hobby Podcaster? Working with telephone call audi...