Better Podcasting #294 - Wait, Stephen Bought What Now?! / Media Host Segment: Substack

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 for navigating the wide spread of platforms currently available. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: VDO.ninja multi-track audio Stephen explains his editing workflow More Rodecaster Pro issues Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Initial feedback about a Garage Sale channel PodTrak P4 use Rodecaster Pro 2 update options Request for a pic Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/308 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, October 23, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 02:38 - Segment Introduction - Social Media 05:19 - How do you intend to use social media? 06:30 - Run down of social media services 32:40 - Livestreaming 35:50 - Social Media limitations 41:14 - Best Practices for hobby podcasters 49:15 - Segment Summary 50:00 - Question from the audience about social media 50:38 - Vdo.ninja update - multitrack audio 54:54 - Stephen explains his editing workflow with OBS chapter markers 1:01:50 - More Rodecaster issues... version 1 this time! 1:03:23 - Better Podback - Garage Sale channel? 1:05:40 - Better Podback - Podtrak P4 1:12:03 - Better Podback - RCP2 Update Options 1:13:40 - Better Podback - Request for a pic 1:15:00 - Ending/outro

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 markers (and the Stream Deck timestamps function) An update on SP's media host migration Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: StreamYard replacement Search for a Podtrac alternative Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/307 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 Saturday, October 20, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 01:45 - Update on our livestream chaos 03:09 - Featured segment introduction 05:15 - Podcast trends circa 2010 27:30 - Current podcast trends 48:30 - Why should hobby podcasters care about trends? 55:12 - Stephen FINALLY sold more gear! 59:10 - Stephen's first experience with OBS Chapter markers 1:01:15 - SP's Media Host Migration update 1:03:55 - Better Podback - StreamYard alternative 1:08:40 - Better Podback - Chapter Markers... more gear? 1:10:35 - Better Podback - Podtrac alternative 1:12:00 - Ending/outro

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 considerations we think you may want to have. Key categories include:  Internet connection, computer/mobile device, audio recording equipment and video equipment. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Podcast Addict removed from Google Play Google NotebookLM podcasts, was it us? Archive.org is down SP and Stephen misc updates Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Stephen confesses How Damian uses his website Do you save your guest appearances? Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/306 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, October 11, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 01:52 - How I Saved My Podcast 09:40 - Main Segment: Introduction 12:47 - Internet considerations 21:50 - Computer/mobile device needs 27:55 - Microphones 36:35 - Handheld recorders 42:10 - USB audio interfaces 43:20 - Mixer/Recorder combos 45:50 - Wireless systems 47:00 - Headset mics 48:25 - Headphones 54:20 - Speakers/Monitors 56:05 - Audio Treatment 57:25 - Video Equipment 1:03:58 - How do you decide? / summary 1:08:50 - Podcast Addict removed from Google Play Store 1:10:25 - NotebookLM 1:12:50 - Archive.org down 1:15:00 - SP's updates & upgrades 1:19:50 - Stephen's updates 1:21:37 - Better Podback - Stephen's confession 1:22:45 - Better Podback - Damian's website use 1:23:20 - Better Podback - Do you save your guest appearances? 1:28:00 - Ending/outro

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 will hopefully help you better future proof your episode descriptions. In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include: Update on SP's quest to find a StreamYard replacement Email from Captivate Magix Vegas 22 is now out Chartable closing Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Testing out other podcast apps Google NotebookLM Episodes.fm Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/305 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, October 2, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/Intro 02:00 - Potential 'How I Saved My Podcast' story 03:25 - Our livestream time is changing 04:35 - Introduction to our segment 06:15 - Information about the episode show notes/description 17l25 - Episode Description Best Practices 34:40 - Segment summary 36:10 - SP's StreamYard search 44:50 - SP's remaining podcasts to migrate 47:55 - Stephen's migration update 51:10 - Email from Captivate 55:50 - Magix Vegas 22 is out 56:50 - Chartable is going away 59:40 - Stephen's rant 1:00:18 - Better Podback: Experimenting with Podcast Apps 1:02:55 - Better Podback: Chartable 1:03:40 - Better Podback: Your hobby is dead 1:10:10 - Better Podback: Episodes.fm 1:12:00 - Ending/outro

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 anniversary Fake consumer reviews to be illegal in the US Apple Podcasts hits the web Rode announces a Rodecaster: Video Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: StreamYard price increase Rodecaster Video Punny comments from our audience Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/304 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, September 25, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/intro 01:45 - Recap of season 4 02:50 - What season 5 will look like 05:18 - How I Saved My Podcast 09:33 - Featured Segment: RSS feed migration 16:00 - General observations we had while migrating 24:50 - RSS feed best practices 42:05 - Individual experience we had while migrating 51:20 - Featured segment summary 52:12 - Podcasting's 20th Anniversary 56:25 - FTC fake review ruling 59:30 - Apple Podcasts web 1:02:10 - Rodecaster Video 1:09:45 - Better Podback: StreamYard price increase 1:12:50 - Better Podback: Ecamm Live 1:13:50 - Better Podback: Rodecaster Video 1:16:38 - Better Podback: Punny listeners 1:19:20 - Ending/outro

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 take a few questions from our live-stream chat, plus Stephen shares an epiphany he had about podcasting whilst digitizing his physical media. We hope you'll join us when we return next week for Season 5 of Better Podcasting. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/303b 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, September 18, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:20 - We're coming back / return dates 01:15 - This episode is also an RSS-feed test for us 02:15 - SP is working on his cancellation list 03:00 - Live listener question: Is Stephen using his Zoom mixer/recorder? 06:10 - StreamYard price increase 15:25 - Using Discord for podcast recording 16:05 - Stephen talks technical jargon about OBS multi-streaming 19:50 - Stephen's podcast epiphany 25:18 - Our scheduled Season 5 run time

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 Better Podback topics include: Podbean limitations Listener guesses on our final choice Some media hosts we didn't review Spotify for Podcasters app - update NOTE - We will return in September! Keep your eyes on our social media and Discord for specifics. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/303 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, August 2, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/Intro 01:30 - When our next season will return, and why it will be shorter 06:12 - SP sold a bunch of gear 14:20 - Stephen might sell what, now?! 16:11 - SP is finally joining Stephen using Windows 11 18:35 - Stephen keeps on playing mechanical keyboard roulette 20:55 - Sit/stand riser install, coming soon? 22:33 - Media Host Season Recap: Why we did this season / why we want to leave Libsyn 30:30 - Media Host Season Recap: List of media hosts that we reviewed / our final shortlist 32:05 - Media Host Season Recap: Media hosts that almost made our shortlist / runner-ups 34:00 - Media Host Season Recap: General findings 55:05 - Media Host Season Recap: Our final recommendations 1:08:24 - Media Host Season Recap: Where are we moving to... for now? 1:22:55 - Better Podback: Wait, why aren't you choosing THAT media host? 1:24:45 - Better Podback: Podbean limitations 1:27:25 - Better Podback: Our second/third co-hosts guess 1:32:00 - Ending/Outro

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 finale next week. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/302 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, July 24, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/opening 01:00 - Our season is almost over 03:30 - Spotify Q&A replaced by comments 06:00 - Overcast update 11:22 - Captivate update 14:17 - Castos Review: Introduction 17:20 - SP has had a lens 14:45 - Castos Review: Highlights 31:45 - Castos Review: Neutral zone 37:35 - Castos Review: Shortcomings 40:45 - Castos Review: Summary 44:15 - Better Podback: Zoom L-12 max file size 47:30 - Better Podback: Spotify for Podcasters App 49:20 - Better Podback: Captivate refresh 50:55 - Ending/outro

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 per the end of the show, we will have to skip recording and releasing an episode next week. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/301 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, July 10, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.   Timestamps: 02:57 - PowerPress hacked 10:19 - Podcast Beacon 13:30 - StreamYard price page is gone 17:55 - Acast Review: Introduction 21:45 - Acast Review: Highlights 28:13 - Acast Review: Neutral Zone 34:15 - Acast Review: Shortcomings 40:35 - Acast Review:Summary 43:10 - Better Podback: PowerPress Compromise 45:22 - Better Podback: Video RSS Feed? 51:35 - Better Podback: 300th Episode 54:30 - Better Podback: When will we give our final verdict? 55:15 - We'll be away again next week

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 information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/300 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, June 26, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening/Intro 02:40 - Stephen abandoned the Mac 03:37 - SAG-AFTRA on AI commercials 10:00 - Podbean AI editing 18:32 - Favorite moments introduction 19:50 - Favorite moment 1: Better Better Podcasting 22:55 - Favorite moment 2: The break-up 27:05 - Favorite moment 3: Self-hosting 30:55 - Favorite moment 4: Planecasting/boatcasting 35:25 - Favorite moment 5: Golden Rules Of Hobby Podcasting 38:17 - Favorite moment 6: Podcast hardware interviews 40:20 - Favorite moment 7: Stephen's 10th anniversary 42:00 - Favorite moment 8: Google indexing RSS feeds 45:30 - Favorite moment 9: Babies are NOT podcast killers 47:40 - Favorite moment 10: What you wish you knew before podcasting 49:40 - Favorite moment 11: Our gear episodes 51:20 - Honorable mention: Our spin-off podcasts 52:20 - Dated advice: Blab, Skype and Hangouts on Air 54:28 - Dated advice: Media host criteria 56:19 - Dated advice: Early editing talk 59:10 - Dated advice: Clammr 1:02:40 - Segment wrap-up 1:05:00 - Better Podback: What's your favorite BP episode? 1:09:15 - Why we had to take extra time away 1:13:10 - Better Podcasting schedule update 1:16:00 - Thank you, audience 1:17:10 - Ending/outro