Bandrew Says Podcast

Video: https://youtu.be/Bbxw4vVo0AM Topics Discussed: Youtube removing links from Short form content and channel pages and who this affects, the AKG C414 XLS, names for listeners of the BSP, advertisements on my podcast, and my Annual podcast earnings.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): AKG C414 XLS:  https://geni.us/c414...

Video: https://youtu.be/mVGQE890vXY Topics Discussed: Apple tax on YouTube Premium, donwloading youtube videos with Premium, what other features and value does youtube premium offer, the argument against youtube premium, AKG C414 XLS vs AKG C414 XLII, If youtube premium is really better for content creators, and the name for the Bandrew Says Podcast community.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast...

Topics Discussed: YouTube Premium price increase and if it's worth it, if great gear = industry standard gear, the fact that popular ≠ bad, avoiding social media and news for mental health and the AKG C414 XLRS vs Austrian Audio OC818.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67 Reissue:  https://imp.i114863.net/u67 Un...

Topics Discussed: Twitter launching advertising revenue share for creators, the Rode Podmic USB, social media being a drain on our lives, why I enjoy physical media, old social media services, and using social media with intention.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Rode Podmic: https://geni.us/podmicusb Universal Audio x...

Topics Discussed: The launch of Threads by Instagram / Meta I am at full fatigue of social media, Does youtube really understand the alogrithm?, Ignoring the pandemic in my content, Microphones as product placements, The life of a youtube channel, $200 USB Microphone Recommendations, and Identifying a microphone by sound.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear U...

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....

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...

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...

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):...

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...

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 Ep...

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/z...

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 qu...

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...

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): Be...

Topics Discussed: YouTube Podcast playlists and the ability to pull videos from multiple channels and the lack of analytics you get from channels you don't own. Austrian Audio OC16 and the new Apple Mac Studio. YouTube implementing RSS feeds, M4a being a nonstandard podcasting format, my thoughts on the Rode NTH100 headphones, how to EQ your voice to sound natural, audio recorded at 800dBFS, and w...

On episode 342 of the BSP I discuss the new YouTube podcasting features, why I believe youtube is getting into podcasting and speculation on what this means for pocasting. I then rant about ID3 tagging your podcast episodes and verifying features are working, discuss my new Clips channel @clipscastage, and then answer some questions like "Handheld Condenser or Small Diaphragm Condenser?".   Subscr...

On episode 341 of the BSP I talk more about youtube's attempt to break into podcasting. Since episode 340, I learned that this entire announcement has to do with youtube videos being marked as podcasts, and a viewer will now be able to listen to that video in the background while using the youtube music app.   Note: I screwed the audio up big time. I started a new Reaper session and it reverted to...

On episode 340 of the BSP I discuss YouTube's confusing decision to add podasting to YT music and allow free AD-SUPPORTED background play. I also share a warning and discussion about building your business on someone else's platform, attempt to get a better result from Adobe Podcast AI via mixing wet/dry signals, and then hear some audio submissions from you. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at...

On episode 339of the BSP I discuss Susan Wojcicki stepping down as the CEO of youtube and why I think she did a great job over the last 9 years, the brand new Lewitt MTP 950W, YouTube shorts paying the most for short form content, testing if expensive shotgun mics do better at background noise rejection, How to measure LUFS for a podcast, and testing out Adobe Podcast Ai and sharing my thoughts.  ...

On episode 338of the BSP I discuss  YouTube shorts revenue sharing going live and what kind of CPM you can expect, I share my weight loss journey, discuss editing some more, admitting that I screw up a lot, address people telling me I use windscreens wrong, then discuss if mics being labeled "podcast" mics offends me, and finally answer if a listener should use a shotgun mic or lavalier microphone...

On episode 3367of the BSP I discuss my ethos and approach to editing, why I think that you should value your audiences time and how following what experienced and talented podcasts do can be detrimental. I read your negative comments, discuss getting used to your voice, and discuss when it's justifiable for your living space to be filled up by your hobby.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at h...

On episode 336 of the BSP I discuss why you should edit your podcast and demonstrate why editing is so important by not doing any edits during this show. I talk about pushing your arbitrary content release deadlines to ensure you're releasing a product that will reflect well on you for years to come, then I discuss you bullying me, the reptilian elite being real, microphones for deep voices, and c...

On episode 335 of the BSP I discuss my $100 video podcast setup that I am using to prove that you don't need high quality equipment to make listenable and watchable videos or podcasts, you can get by with affordable gear. I also talk more about youtube demonetizing videos with swearing and elaborate on the danger of building your business on someone else's platform.   Subscribe to the full audio p...

On episode 334 of the BSP I discuss youtube's policy change which has led to videos with swearing in the first 8 seconds getting demonetized, and then elaborate on the overarching issue with ad supported content. I then explain how growing up playing in punk / metal bands led to my work ethic and more.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Af...