Better Podcasting

You've been waiting all year, and it's finally here, we're talking about our gear! We carry on our annual tradition of talking about our gear changes this past year. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: BlogTalkRadio Closure Acast limits free plan StreamYard updates TOS Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Is gear really about need? We're slackers Lifting our theme...

Whether your podcast is active or you're retiring it, there is likely some level of archiving that you'll have to do for your podcast. In this episode we'll discuss our personal methods for podcast file archiving, some other ways you may consider archiving and we'll discuss archiving your entire podcast when it's done. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Spotify announces changes t...

There's been a lot of change in the podcast website space since we last chatted about it, so it's time for us to do a revisit. In this episode we'll discuss some reasons you may want a website for your podcast, some methods for building your website, some recommendations that we have for building a website, and we question if podcasters can get away without one in current era. In the Better Podner...

Whether through our podcast or elsewhere, you've likely heard rumblings about Podcasting 2.0 by now. In this episode we're going to try to break down what Podcasting 2.0 is, how it might benefit hobby podcasters, some ways that hobby podcasters could be negatively impacted by it, and some general considerations that you may want to have when exploring Podcasting 2.0. In the Better Podnerings this...

Are you looking to use your social media to help your hobby podcast? If so, this episode might be for you. There's been a TON of changes in social media since we last talked about it, so in this episode we'll run down several potential social media platforms that you may want to consider, we'll chat about some challenges you may face as a hobby podcaster, and we'll recommend some best practices fo...

Analyzing podcasting trends can be fun, especially when it's your hobby! In this episode we reflect on podcast trends from about 15 years ago, compare how they stack up with trends today, and we also discuss why you my want to pay attention to some podcast trends whilst ignoring others. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Stephen finally sold more gear First results of OBS chapter...

So you're a hobby podcaster and know you have some gear purchasing ambitions, but where do you start? It's been a long time since we ran down podcast gear considerations, and there's been a lot of change in both the gear space, which is why we decided it was time to re-visit the topic. In this episode we'll run down several gear-related categories, recommendations we have within them and some cons...

In this episode we talk about some considerations you may want to have when writing your show notes (aka episode descriptions). We talk about what makes a good episode description, why you should put some effort into the description, ways you can make it easier for you to balance your valuable time as a hobby podcaster, and we share some lessons learned from our recent RSS feed migrations that wil...

We kick off Season 5 of Better Podcasting sharing some lessons learned from our RSS migrations over the last couple months. We'll run down a variety of issues we encountered while doing our migrations, some recommended best practices, and some of the ways we tried to make our migration process more meaningful AND easier. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Podcasting's 20th anniver...

It's official, we have our Season 5 return date set! In this teaser episode we tell you about when we'll be returning, how long you can expect our (as previously discussed) shorter season to run, and when you can catch our next live stream. To tide you over until next week, we discuss recent StreamYard price increases and how we think it will affect hobby podcasters (hint: immensely) . We'll also...

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 Bett...

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 fina...

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 pe...

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 i...

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...

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 inf...

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 i...

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 includ...

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 epis...

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...

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...

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 W...

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 inclu...

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...

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 incl...