Better Podcasting: Live Chat

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Did we create placebo effect on Better Podcasting? Logo Artwork When to sign up for your media host Uploading a test episode Does Google index feeds Buzzsprout free tier Most podcasts on a paid host AWS outage Podcast Black Friday deals Zoom L-12 update Stephen censored...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Sony MDR-7506 New Earcups New Yellowtec Microphone iPhone 12 Pro Max Podcast Transfer Problem Possible solution to SP's audio issues New Pinecast dashboard Our thoughts on Pinecast Apple Podcasts embed code Stephen's thoughts on Sennheiser IE40 Pro A listener found an A...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Podcast Gear Released in 2020 How 2020 delayed podcast gear production SP's iPhone 12 Pro Max Preorder Receiving unsolicited spam, and how you lose credibility Free live-captioning RTX voice install update OBS Nina updates - audio-only visualization Shure MV7 How our li...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: The Family Friendly Podcast Awards Podcast uses for old iPhones Requests for the Zoom ZDM1 review Problems with Windows changing default inputs Expensive domain names Stephen's stream deck stopped working with Xsplit Year end burn out is coming early The back catalog of...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Ted Koppel confuses Podcasting and Social Media Domain Name renewal fees - they can be much more expensive than the registration price AT2005 Streaming/Podcasting Package SP was sad that his iPhones were not announced What is the meaning of a .FM? Rodecaster Pro issues...

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Introduction to Chris Ferrell Chris Ferrell talks about his history of podcasting How Chris got in to live-streaming OBS Studio vs Streamlabs OBS Recent issues we've encountered with OBS Ninja On-Air Light Amazon changes their Amazon Podcasts terms of service Eero Secur...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Our decision to cancel this week's episode of the official GonnaGeek Show Zoom H8 first thoughts SP is interviewed by his daughter Ways to podcast during a power outage Text to speech voice services are terrible Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer and Affinity Publisher Video ser...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Estimating the number of subscribers Podchaser making improvements Podchaser submissions are manually reviewed OBS Ninja video update Stephen tested Xsplit's new multiple local recording feature with last week's Better Podcasting SP watches The Bachelor Artwork sizes in Apple P...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: SP's Daughter Hooks Him On Podcasts How Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ending affects SP's Podcast First thoughts of Zoom PodTrak and ZDM-1 Specs Anchor automatically deleting accounts Knox Microphones Speculation on Joe Rogan's Hosting Platform Someone asked us - so here we are: Our r...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Amazon Music / Audible accepting podcasts Amazon Music / Audible terms of service Podcast Movement cancelled Podcasters recommending their own shows Applying to Podcast Academy using Podchaser profile Making unavoidable interruptions part of your episode Bringing back #PodPress...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Stephen Builds A Shed What would we do if we made a pod-shed? SiriusXM buys Stitcher Zoom H8 first thoughts Gimlet Sued Podbean is IAB certified SP gets a Riverside demo Stephen is recharged, and thinks you should recharge your batteries Ugly ports The back catalog of Better Po...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Details on the process / what effects Stephen used to help SP Save His Podcast Would Stephen now place comfort before audio quality in a one-off situation? SiriusXM buying Simplecast SP releases a Starling Tribune episode after nearly 6 years Taking time away from your podcast...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Google Podcasts completely messing up our RSS feeds New descript features Mobile Podcast studio in a 12 year old Buick Rodecaster Pro v.21 "Major Update" New podcast services as discussed in our Discord Weighted blankets Which webhosting platform do we recommend? The back catal...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: SP deleting Spreaker Pex providing stats on how many podcasts have music How long should you listen to a podcast before you give up on quality? Podbean IAB certification process is underway New features with Transitor, Buzzsprout and Captivate Will the COVID pandemic kill podca...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Podcast Addict removed from Google Play Why Backblaze works for both of us Google Podcast Portal first experience Stephen's fun project with the kids (that uses his video/audio equipment) How Stephen realized he might be able to get better audio with his current equipment Dream...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Resisting GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) Better Podcasting: Live Chats now available in a few places Nvidia RTX Test Stephen purging his Facebook likes/groups/friends to keep engaged in his podcasting GoDadd SSH security issue Libsyn player alternatives Backpack studio Behring...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Is Apple sending emails, and if so, are you getting them? Stephen's 3D printer Removing mouth clicks from the podcast Podcast "industry milestones" (and why Stephen doesn't like them and thinks that they are spam) Rodecaster Beta firmware issues Soundboards Gaming chairs You ca...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Is the Zoom H6 Black more than a re-color? SP's backup studio (and how some people feel it's better than many people's primary) Sweetwater missing the mark on marketing to podcasters Stephen realizing something about revitalizing his In Ear Monitors (IEMs) You can check out the...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: SP's issues cloning an SSD drive Our thoughts on Podcastage's ATR-2100x review Lack of Podcast Conference promotions SP's data recovery saga continues Quarantine podcasting is everywhere Poor "at home" production of professional broadcast shows Stephen is currently feeling unmo...

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Stephen's struggle with Windows 10 (again) Our preferred podcast bitrates (and why) YouTube copyright claims Changing microphone away from AT2020 You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com .

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: Stephen's GonnaGeek Show joke video Rodecaster Pro wishlist items Advantages of having a website Guests talking over you Pinecast changes MacOS issues You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com .

This is an un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include: How to do a solo podcast Cutting down on editing time Amazon affiliate status Why Stephen no longer is using an Audio-Technica BP-40 MyCastReviews switching to paid only Google Podcasts front page You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.better...