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Stephen Jondrew and SP Rupert
SP Rupert and Stephen Jondrew host a weekly podcast dedicated for the Hobby Podcaster with tips and tricks on how to get started, sound great, have fun and not break the bank. Each week they talk about a podcasting topic in depth within an arc (like how to start a podcast, podcast gear for the hobby podcaster, and tips on different types of presenting-announcing-hosting) and then run down a current news item of importance to podcasting. They also run down any feedback and offer advice on how to make your hobby podcasting time better, easier and more fun. You can check them out at www.betterpodcasting.com for more information.
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Better Podcasting #214 - How To Be Likable To Your Audience

Better Podcasting #214 - How To Be Likable To Your Audience

We kick off our 2020 by talking about a variety of ways that you can be likable to your audience. While there may not be a one-size-fits-all formula, we hope that this episode helps you consider some of the thing that could potentially help with your particular show. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a podcaster who had a breakout year, and what we can learn from their statistics.  Finally, we catch up with what podcasters did over their holiday season. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/214/. 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 January 8, 2020 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
53:3413/01/2020
Better Podcasting #213 - Our Gear 2019: SP Edition

Better Podcasting #213 - Our Gear 2019: SP Edition

In this episode we conclude our annual 2-part tradition of running down our gear/podcast configuration changes of the year - this episode it's all about SP. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about one way that Podcaster artwork is being eyed up by copyright holders. Finally, we have some listener feedback about a Humble Bundle deal for video creators. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/213/. 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, December 18, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:00:5530/12/2019
Better Podcasting #212 - Our Gear 2019: Stephen Edition

Better Podcasting #212 - Our Gear 2019: Stephen Edition

In this episode we start our annual 2-part tradition of running down our gear/podcast configuration changes of the year - this episode it's all about Stephen. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about two changes to Alexa compatability for podcast consumers. Finally, we have a follow-up from Johan about his podcast setup. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/212/. 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, December 18, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:06:0723/12/2019
Better Podcasting #211 - One Goal For 2020

Better Podcasting #211 - One Goal For 2020

This week in the show we round up some listener/viewer feedback about what their one goal is that they've chosen for their podcast for 2020. In this week's Better Podcasting Download there's some new research that could indicate that podcasts might be getting a little shorter. Finally, in this week's Better Podback, we have some listeners talk about their experience with the Behringer HA400. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/211/. 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, December 9, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
59:1316/12/2019
Better Podcasting #210 - Sound Treatment

Better Podcasting #210 - Sound Treatment

This week we discuss a variety of ways that you can do sound treatment for your sound. We discuss both sound treatment and full soundproofing ideas. In the Better Podcasting Download we discuss a recent report on news-based podcasts.  Finally, we have some listener feedback on how they're handling the holidays -- keeping their shows going. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/210/. 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, December 4, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
46:2009/12/2019
Better Podcasting #209 - Working On Your Podcast While Taking A Break

Better Podcasting #209 - Working On Your Podcast While Taking A Break

The winter holiday season is coming and that means some people will be taking a break from their podcast. In this episode we discuss some of the ways that you can keep working on your podcast while you still take a break from podcasting. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we highlight an article by SP on avoiding the question "Whatever happened to that podcast?" Finally, we have listener feedback about how to manage listener feedback.  Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/209/. 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, November 27, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
47:1602/12/2019
Better Podcasting #208 - Considering Podcast Revisions

Better Podcasting #208 - Considering Podcast Revisions

There are often occasions where you may want to consider implementing some changes to your podcast. In this episode we discuss some of the reasons you may consider revising your show, some of the benefits to doing so, and some of the best practices that we recommend.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about a controversy surrounding the iHeart Podcast Awards. Finally, we take listener feedback including some listener's experiences doing #NaPodPoMo. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/208/. 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, November 20, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
47:2825/11/2019
Better Podcasting #207 - NaPodPoMo

Better Podcasting #207 - NaPodPoMo

Over the past few weeks you may have heard of something called NaPodPoMo (National Podcast Post Month), this week we explain what it is, discuss some pros/cons to it, and give some general best practices if you want to participate. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss the annual Apple holiday schedule and YouTube needing to know about whether or not your target audience involves children. Finally, we take listener thoughts on NaPodPoMo. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/207/. 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, November 13, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
52:3518/11/2019
Better Podcasting #206 - Ways We've Planned For Difficult Podcasting Circumstances

Better Podcasting #206 - Ways We've Planned For Difficult Podcasting Circumstances

In this episode we discuss some of the ways that we've prepared to push through our podcast through challenging circumstances. We discuss the ways we accomplished our podcast, some key take-aways, and some things we would do differently if we were to do it today. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about how podcasting is finally being scanned for copyrighted music. Finally, we have a short Better Podback section showing some of the extra fun we have in our Discord server. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/206/. 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, November 6, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
59:1511/11/2019
Better Podcasting #205 - Making Your Show Better v. Easier v. Growing Your Audience

Better Podcasting #205 - Making Your Show Better v. Easier v. Growing Your Audience

This week on the show we discuss the differences between making your show better, making your show easier to produce and growing your audience. These are three areas you can invest in, and we discuss how they are all uniquely different. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss a recent mic comparison by former guest of the show, Bandrew from Podcastage. Finally, we round up the feedback in this week's Better Podback. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/205/. 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 30, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
48:5904/11/2019
Better Podcasting #204 - The Definition Of A Podcast Doesn't Matter

Better Podcasting #204 - The Definition Of A Podcast Doesn't Matter

In this week's show we discuss why the definition of a podcast doesn't matter for hobby podcasters AND how you can embrace this concept to help you grow your show, all while enjoying it more. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we chat about a new IAB certified hosting provider. Finally, in this week's Better Podback we gather some thoughts about the Zoom L-8, as well as some people's thoughts about Podchaser. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/204/. 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, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
43:1628/10/2019
Better Podcasting #203 - Perfect Podcasting

Better Podcasting #203 - Perfect Podcasting

In this episode we discuss what it means to podcast to perfection. We'll discuss some of the benefits, some of the challenges and some situations where you may want to consider podcasting with perfection in mind. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we give our initial thoughts on the Zoom L-8. Finally, in the Better Podback we discuss the challenges of loudness standards. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/203/. 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 16, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
52:2721/10/2019
Better Podcasting #202 - Wouldn't It Be Great If...

Better Podcasting #202 - Wouldn't It Be Great If...

Do you have podcast ambitions? You should. Today we take some "Wouldn't it be great if..." podcast ambition statements and discuss some considerations to help you work toward these, then we talk about some of the reality factors to do with these concepts. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about some recent podcast news to do with Libsyn. Finally, we take listener feedback, including a listener question about buying a domain name internationally. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/202/. 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 9, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
54:5213/10/2019
Better Podcasting #201 - Going Too Far To Be a Podcast Guest

Better Podcasting #201 - Going Too Far To Be a Podcast Guest

Guests can be a key aspect to podcasting - sometimes you're having guests on your show, sometimes you're being a guest on a podcast. Although guesting can be a key part of cross-promotion, sometimes you can go too far to have a guest on your show, or trying to be a guest on other shows. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about an update with the Deezer side of podcasting. Finally, we take listener feedback, including a listener question about the Rodecaster Pro functionality. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/201/. 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, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
43:2906/10/2019
Better Podcasting #200 - Hobby Podcasting Is Still Fun and Relevant in 2019

Better Podcasting #200 - Hobby Podcasting Is Still Fun and Relevant in 2019

For our 200th episode we thought it was a good opportunity to talk about how hobby podcasting is still fun and why it still matters in 2019.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss Pocket Casts doing a change on their decision about their pricing model. Finally, we take feedback from our past podcasts selves in this week's Better Podback. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/200/. 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, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:10:3201/10/2019
Better Podcasting #199 - Reflecting on Your Entire Podcast Endeavors

Better Podcasting #199 - Reflecting on Your Entire Podcast Endeavors

This week in the show we discuss why it's important to take time to reflect on your entire podcast endeavors in order to help maximize your time for your hobbies - to help ensure that you continue to have fun. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about statistics on podcast equipment (as voted for by our live audience during our live recording). Finally, in this week's Better Podback we have someone ask out migrating media services - and Stephen has a tip if you're using PowerPress. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/199/. 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, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
54:5323/09/2019
Better Podcasting #198 - What Turns Us Away From A Podcast?

Better Podcasting #198 - What Turns Us Away From A Podcast?

From time to time we find ourselves in conversations with people talking about things that they don't like within podcasts - today we want to talk about some things that turn us off of a podcast immediately. After we go through some of these, we'll also talk about some things that we've heard others say turn them off - but doesn't actually turn us away. As we go through we'll explain some of the reasons why these items bug us, and some suggestions we have. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about some data on podcasting on smart devices. Finally, we take listener feedback in the Better Podback.   Find full episode information including links referenced inthis episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/198/. 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 11, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:00:1215/09/2019
Better Podcasting #197 - Building A Podcast Community in 2019

Better Podcasting #197 - Building A Podcast Community in 2019

Back in May 2015 (in Episode 81), we tackled the idea of building a community around your podcast. However, since recording that, a lot has changed with both community structures, our experiences and community platform availability - that means it was time to revisit this topic. In this episode we'll talk about the considerations for building a podcast community, some best practices if you're going to, and our personal suggestion of platforms to try to build a podcast community in.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we revisit last week's discussion on Libsyn's IAB certified statistics to share the further details that SP mentioned last week on the show, and some new information received after Libsyn's Rob Walch reached out to us. ** Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/197/.** 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, September 6, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
54:1509/09/2019
Better Podcasting #196 - Learning From Events Without Attending Them

Better Podcasting #196 - Learning From Events Without Attending Them

Whether related to podcasting or the niche that you podcast about, as a hobby podcaster there are probably events that you wish that you could go to, but might not be able to. In this episode we discuss how you can identify events that you think have a take-away for you and how you can pull information from them remotely. We'll also talk about some of the things that you miss out on by not attending in person. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, SP shares some metrics from the podcasts that he has hosted on Libsyn, and how they were impacted by the new IAB certified stats. Finally, in the Better Podback we talk about a recent firmware update to the Rodecaster Pro. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/196/. 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, August 28, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
58:4801/09/2019
Better Podcasting #195 - Creating A Short Run Podcast

Better Podcasting #195 - Creating A Short Run Podcast

Do all podcasts need to be launched with an indefinite end point? No. It's absolutely ok to create a podcast with a short-run timeline, and there are a variety of benefits that can come with this. In this show we'll discuss some of these benefits, some reasons you may want to do a short run podcast and some of the unique challenges of creating a short-run podcast. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a Podcast Business Journal article titled "The Podcasting Space Is A Bit Of A Mess." Finally, we take listener feedback, including a voicemail from a listener who has feedback following up to our episode from a couple weeks back. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/195/. 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, August 21, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
46:2426/08/2019
Better Podcasting #194 - Organizing Your Podcast's Plan For Improvement / Magix Vegas Movie Studio 16 Review

Better Podcasting #194 - Organizing Your Podcast's Plan For Improvement / Magix Vegas Movie Studio 16 Review

As we slide in to the back half of the year, it's a great time to reflect on any goals and plans that that you have for improving your podcast. This week in our featured segment we discuss ways that you can capture, organize and execute your plan. Before we get to that though, we have a How I Saved My Podcast story from an anonymous listener about some challenges with their podcast network. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we review Magix Vegas Movie Studio 16 Suite (disclaimer - we were provided copies of the software for review purposes). Finally, in the Better Podback including some love for our previous week's guests. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/194/. 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/. Magix Vegas Movie Studio 16 Suite Review: 24:30 - Movie Studio Review Begins (Overview of Review) 27:00 - Major changes between Version 15 and 16 29:00 - Why we recommend only purchasing the Platinum or Suite versions 29:15 - Minor noteworthy changes 35:00 - SP's list of challenges encountered 42:30 - Stephen's list of challenges encountered 48:40 - SP's overall product summary 49:30 - Stephen's overall product summary
56:5819/08/2019
Better Podcasting #193 - Audio Drama Podcasts: Interview with Sarah Werner

Better Podcasting #193 - Audio Drama Podcasts: Interview with Sarah Werner

This week Stephen and SP sit down to interview Sarah Rhea Werner about her history with creating Audio Drama podcasts. Sarah discusses her experience getting in to audio dramas, some of the challenges that have faced her over the years, and some general advice for creating Audio Dramas. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss Deezer taking submissions for podcasts, and some of the technical specifications they've outlined. Finally, Stephen crawls out from under the bus to give Damian the podlove he deserves. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/193/. 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,  August 7, 2019 (Interview on Tuesday, August 6, 2019)  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:06:3713/08/2019
Better Podcasting #192 - Maintaining a Hobby Podcast for 12+ Years

Better Podcasting #192 - Maintaining a Hobby Podcast for 12+ Years

Stephen is away on vacation this week and so we have special guest Jen (from Anomaly Podcast) here to talk about her experiences with running a hobby podcast for 12+ years.  Jen if half of the duo behind the sci-fi/fantasy podcast Anomaly Podcast, which was created in 2007. Over the run of the show Jen and her co-host Angela have undergone a variety of changes both to do with their hobby podcast and in their personal lives.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about an article called "The Three E’s Of Podcasting" and discuss whether or not we think it's applicable to podcasting. Finally, we take listener feedback in our Better Podback we discuss chapter markers. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/192/. 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 31, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. This week's Audio/Video Production by Stargate Pioneer. This week's Audio/Video Editing by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
59:3905/08/2019
Better Podcasting #191 - Difficult Cohost Conversations

Better Podcasting #191 - Difficult Cohost Conversations

As much as everyone hopes they won't find themselves in this situation, sometimes in podcasting difficult conversations can come up and they can be hard to have productively. This week we're going to discuss how you can best handle these situations including some considerations as you approach the situation, some specific situations that often come up with podcasters, and some ways to handle these situations. Before we get there though, Stephen had a CRITICAL HARDWARE FAILURE THAT ALMOST STOPPED HIM FROM PODCASTING FOR weeks.... which means that he has a HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST story. In the Better Podcasting Download we chat about Squadcast going through an update, Apple Podcasts categories being in effect, and a study about how audio quality has an effect on public credibility. In the Better Podback we take listener feedback including someone who asked if we have ever dropped a podcast based on poor audio quality. Finally, Stephen and SP talk about their first experiences with the Rode Podmic (1:00:00). Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/191/. 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, July 26, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:06:3929/07/2019
Better Podcasting #190 - Podcasting Isn't For Everyone

Better Podcasting #190 - Podcasting Isn't For Everyone

This week in the show we take a bit of a left turn from our usual points of conversation, to talk about why podcasting isn't for everyone. Yes, you read that right. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we chat about a new live-streaming feature that Podbean is launching and how Apple might be getting in to podcast originals. Finally, we take listener feedback, including one person who requested we handle their email in a certain way. We also have an answer to the Bossjock Studio / Backpack Studio confusion. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/190/. 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 17, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
49:0523/07/2019
Better Podcasting #189 - How Long Does It Take To Produce An Episode?

Better Podcasting #189 - How Long Does It Take To Produce An Episode?

Inspired by a recent discussion in our Discord community, this week we dedicate an episode to analyzing all of the steps that it takes to put together a well produced episode.  We'll break down the steps in to the main categories of Prep, Recording, Editing, Publishing/Promotion and Misc. From here, we break down all of the components you may find yourself doing within these categories, and we'll share our personal experiences as we go through these. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we chat about iHeart Radio Podcast charts, and contemplate the future of charting. Finally, in this week's Better Podback we'll review the Discord conversation that actually started this whole thing off - how long does it take people to edit their show? Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/189/. 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 Tuesday, July 9, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:00:5515/07/2019
Better Podcasting #188 - Creating Your Podcast Resume

Better Podcasting #188 - Creating Your Podcast Resume

This episode we discuss benefits to creating a podcast resume, things that should be on the podcast resume, and how you can promote your podcast resume. What exactly is a podcast resume? We'll discuss that too. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss Bossjock Junior vs Backpack Studio, and how there is some very confusing things about the two apps. Finally, we talk about listener feedback on cleaning their podcast equipment - and Stephen has a related story. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/188/. 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 3, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
59:0609/07/2019
Better Podcasting #187 - Online Audio Recording Service Roundup

Better Podcasting #187 - Online Audio Recording Service Roundup

Following up to last week's episode about Hangouts on Air going away, this week we're going to run down a series of online audio recording services. Before we get there though, we'll talk a bit about what they are, advantages of them, and some things to watch out for when selecting. Lastly, we'll run down each service and some of the features that they offer. Finally, in this week's Better Podback, we run down the highlights from this week's feedback - including someone who sent an email about Stephen's obscure pop culture reference last week. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/187/. 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, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
58:1101/07/2019
Better Podcasting #186 - Hangouts on Air Is Going Away, What Next?

Better Podcasting #186 - Hangouts on Air Is Going Away, What Next?

Last week we posted an article to GonnaGeek highlighting how Google announced that Hangouts on Air is going away soon. As Hangouts on Air (HOA) has been a staple that we've highlighted many times on this show, we thought that we'd do an episode where highlight some of the reasons why Hangouts on Air was successful, some considerations for moving forward, and things to prioritize when choosing a new service. Before we get there though, we kick off our show with a pre-launch How I Saved My Podcast story, and an update from one listener/viewer about their "One Thing" goal from 2019. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss a Time article about "Big Money" coming in to podcasting. Finally, in this week's Better Podback, we take listener feedback including a poll about sunscreen and podcasting. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/186/. 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 12, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
56:0924/06/2019
Better Podcasting #185 - Enhancing a Minimal Podcast Setup

Better Podcasting #185 - Enhancing a Minimal Podcast Setup

We make it clear that our stance is that in order to podcast, you can achieve great sound simply by using a simple microphone like the Audio-Technica ATR2100, AT2005 or Samson Q2U. In this episode we discuss some ways you can attempt to enhance a simple podcast setup without buying new hardware (ok, we'll talk a bit about some light hardware changes too). In this week's Better Podcasting Download, SP gives his thoughts on the Backpack Studio update to now allow live streaming. Finally, in this week's Better Podback, we take listener feedback including a poll about whether or not our listeners live-stream. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/185/. 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 12, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:00:2016/06/2019
Better Podcasting #184 - Episode One

Better Podcasting #184 - Episode One

This week we conclude our arc on introductory episodes, this time talking all about episode 1. We'll discuss how to balance your episode one with your episode zero, ways to make your episode one carry a punch, and some things to consider for your first episode if you're not going to have an episode zero. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we get SP's take on Libsyn adding a destination for Radio.com, and we talk about how Apple is making changes to their categories. Finally, we run down this week's feedback including another deal that is saving hobby podcasters money. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/184/. 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 5, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:06:4909/06/2019
Better Podcasting #183 - Episode Zero

Better Podcasting #183 - Episode Zero

This week we start our arc on introductory episodes, this time talking all about episode 0. We'll discuss what episode zeros are, why you may want to do them, how to use them effectively, and things to avoid in your episode zero. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about Libsyn adding a destination for Radio.com (and why it's completely irrelevant to Stephen). Finally, we run down this week's feedback including one about podcast superstitions. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/183/. 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, May 29, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
48:1303/06/2019
Better Podcasting #182 - Celebrating Podcast Wins

Better Podcasting #182 - Celebrating Podcast Wins

Today we talk about celebrating the wins that you have with your podcast. We'll discuss reasons celebrating can be beneficial, some reasons why people celebrate, and how some people celebrate podcast wins. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss a change to Podtrac's statistics.  Finally, we run down some feedback, including one listener's unfortunate experience listening to our most recent show. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/182/. 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, May 22, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
53:0926/05/2019
Better Podcasting #181 - Podcast Transcriptions

Better Podcasting #181 - Podcast Transcriptions

The podcast world is buzzing again about Podcast Transcriptions, so we thought it was time for us to talk about them. In this episode we'll discuss how you can get them, what they are, pros of using podcast transcriptions, cons, and our opinion on whether or not it's worth creating transcriptions for your shows. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss how THREE companies were IAB Compliant Certified over the last week, what that means for hobby podcasters, and we theorize on why certain companies are getting certified (and others aren't). Finally, we run down feedback including a look down memory lane for us. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/181/. 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, May 15, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
49:5120/05/2019
Better Podcasting #180 - Adjusting Your Show Length

Better Podcasting #180 - Adjusting Your Show Length

As your podcast evolves, you may find that you need to drastically adjust the length of your show. If you're making this change suddenly, there are some things that you may consider as you work through the change; in this episode we discuss those things. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we say farewell to Podcon and share our opinion on the challenges that may have lead to its end. Finally, Stephen shares some of his reasons for not fully recommending Pinecast as we run down some feedback from our Discord server. Plus Stephen shares a piece of NEW GEAR that he bought to try out. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/180/. 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, May 8, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:06:3413/05/2019
Better Podcasting #179 - The Little (But Easily Forgotten About) Things of Podcasting

Better Podcasting #179 - The Little (But Easily Forgotten About) Things of Podcasting

There are a lot of different component involved with the podcasting process, and when you break down those component, there are a ton of little things that become a part of your regular routine. While these things may be time consuming, after awhile they can easily be forgotten about. This week we've picked some of these items to discuss, some ways they've affected us week to week, and some tips we have to help you. Key categories for this segment include: Prep/planning Recording Editing Misc Considerations In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss a recent update with Overcast and Stephen gives his first thoughts with the Rodecaster Pro multitrack to SD recording. Finally, we reveal what microphones Stargate Pioneer used in which segments last week. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/179/. 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, May 1, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
57:5206/05/2019
Better Podcasting #178 - Our Criteria For Choosing A Podcast Media Host

Better Podcasting #178 - Our Criteria For Choosing A Podcast Media Host

For those of you who have talked to Stargate Pioneer about choosing a media host, you know that he's got a pretty tight list about his recommended criteria for this. Today we're going to run down this criteria and expand on the reasoning behind these suggestions - plus a few more. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about Luminary (Note this was recorded on Wednesday, April 24, 2019). Finally, we take listener feedback - including Stephen who has a bonus How I Saved My Podcast Story about this very show - last week. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/178/. 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, April 24, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:01:3729/04/2019
Better Podcasting #177 - Making Your Podcast Stand Out In A Crowded Niche

Better Podcasting #177 - Making Your Podcast Stand Out In A Crowded Niche

There are a lot of podcasts in the world, and that means that your podcast may have a lot of competition. So, in a situation like this, how do you stand out in the crowd? In this episode we'll talk about a bunch of best practices to make your show unique, and some things to avoid as well. However, before we get there, we have to say farewell to co-host of Stargate Pioneer. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss Apple redesign the Apple Podcasts websites. Finally, we take listener feedback - including some chatter in our Discord server about some plugin deals. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/177/. 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, April 17, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
55:0922/04/2019
Better Podcasting #176 - Focusrite's Future in Podcasting: Dan Hughley Interview

Better Podcasting #176 - Focusrite's Future in Podcasting: Dan Hughley Interview

This week we're pleased to offer another interview, this time with Dan Hughley of Focusrite. We'll discuss Focusrite's podcast consideration, endeavors and some hardware available for podcasters. We also chat about Dan's history and how he got to where he is today. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we chat about some recent de-indexing that happened with Google and how it affects you as a podcaster. In this week's Better Podback we take listener/viewer feedback, including a question about the Zoom L-12. Plus, Stephen kicks it all off with his own HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST story - this one involving SMART HOME tech. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/176/. 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, April 10, 2019  - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live (interview pre-recorded on Tuesday, April 2, 2019). Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
55:5715/04/2019
Better Podcasting #175 - Top 10 Episodes of 2018

Better Podcasting #175 - Top 10 Episodes of 2018

This week in the show, we do a little self-analysis by reviewing our top 10 downloaded episode of 2018. We do this review to help provide some insight on what episodes worked best for our audience, and what other podcasters might be interested in. In the Better Podcasting Download, we look at two reddit articles - one about interrupting, and the other about apologizing to your audience. In this week's Better Podback, we run down some Discord feedback, including someone who wasn't satisfied with the Shure SM58. Finally, we wrap it up with a heartwarming story from Stephen - as he gets a little real about his recent podcast endeavors. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/175/. 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, April 3, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:07:2508/04/2019
Better Podcasting #174 - Free Podcast Promotion

Better Podcasting #174 - Free Podcast Promotion

As a hobby podcaster, you probably don't have endless funds to help promote your show. You're in luck, because today we're going to run down a bunch of methods to help promote your show for free, and some experience that we've had using these. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we'll talk about the BBC pulling out of Google Podcasts (and why it's a non-issue), and an update about StreamGuys going with RAD statistics. Finally, we'll take listener feedback and Discord feedback - including a recent discussion that showcased possible issues with the Rodecaster Pro. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/174/. 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, March 27, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
59:4001/04/2019
Better Podcasting #173 - When Your Source Material Ends

Better Podcasting #173 - When Your Source Material Ends

Sometimes you might find that your podcast's source material is no longer available. If this happens to you, there are several decisions that have to be made for the future in the show. This week, we discuss some of these decisions, and Stargate Pioneer provides actual examples of decisions that he is making for two of the shows that he currently participates in. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss recent Patreon changes, and what it means for the hobby podcaster. After we take your feedback in our Better Podback, we close the show with a #Podwarming moment that is special to both of us. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/173/. 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/. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:01:3124/03/2019
Better Podcasting #172 - Mackie's Future in Podcasting: Craig Reeves Interview

Better Podcasting #172 - Mackie's Future in Podcasting: Craig Reeves Interview

This week we're pleased to interview Craig Reeves from Mackie about their future which involves exploring creating a device for podcasting (and other content creation).  Other topics of discussion include Craig's history, how he got in to this line of business, and some technical information about some of the Mackie products that podcasters may be looking at. Before we get there though, we start this episode with another How I Saved My Podcast story - this time it's about a media host. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about this year's Infinite Dial report and what it means for hobby podcasters. Finally, we take listener feedback including some of the recent chatter in our Discord server. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/172/. 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/. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Sunday, March 10, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live (interview recorded Thursday, March 7, 2019). Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
59:2018/03/2019
Better Podcasting #171 - Podcasting Ethics

Better Podcasting #171 - Podcasting Ethics

Many industries have a code of ethics established for their industry, but Podcasting doesn't have anything formally established. In this episode we discuss some things that we've seen over the years (and some things that we've had conversations with other podcasters) that might be a consideration when discussing Podcasting Ethics. Our segment isn't intended to suggest podcasting ethics (that's well beyond our control), but just to highlight some of the things that we've seen happening in podcasting that we feel you should be aware of, and how it can impact you as a podcaster. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we follow-up to last week's discussion about Apple and title tags as Apple sent out two more emails after we recorded the previous email. To be clear - in Apple's 2nd and 3rd emails, they have changed their position and clearly stated "Your Show Won’t Be Removed for Having Episode Numbers in Episode Titles"(woo hoo!) We also discuss Stephen's interaction with the Rodecaster Pro 1.10 Firmware update and how it's not a multi-track recorder. Finally, in the Better Podback we discuss our Discord channel's reaction to the Rodecaster Pro not delivering multi-track recording. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/171/ 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/. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Monday, March 4, 2019 - Usually streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:01:2710/03/2019
Better Podcasting #170 - Recording With Co-Hosts In The Same Room

Better Podcasting #170 - Recording With Co-Hosts In The Same Room

We've often spoken about how to podcast with co-hosts remotely, but what about the situations where you're going to record in the same room together? Things can actually be a lot different (and more complex in some ways) when you're recording multiple people in the same room together. In this episode we'll discuss some best practices and share some of our experiences when recording with other people in the same room. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss the hot-off-the-presses email from Apple about the use of podcast Title Tags, and what their expectation is for these. This leads in to our take on Apple and its power within the industry. NOTE: This was recorded a few hours after Apple sent their first email and there were two emails sent after this recording. While it doesn't change our position on the majority of the discussion, it MAY SLIGHTLY change the course of action you take on your individual show. Finally, in the Better Podback we discuss our Discord channel's reaction to the Apple news. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/170/ 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/. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:09:5204/03/2019
Better Podcasting #169 - Non-Weekly Podcasting

Better Podcasting #169 - Non-Weekly Podcasting

Although there are many podcasts which release on a weekly basis, there are many podcasts that use a non-weekly release format. In this episode we'll discuss some release schedules, benefits to these, and some best practices if you're going to go non-weekly. We'll also cover seasonal podcasting. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, Stephen shares the reason why he hasn't continued on with his Rodecaster Pro review videos - including sharing a couple sample audio clips. If you're considering buying the Rodecaster Pro, you may want to hear this before making your decision. Finally, we take feedback about your week in podcasting. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/169/ 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/. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:04:5424/02/2019
Better Podcasting #168 - YouTube Podcast Projects

Better Podcasting #168 - YouTube Podcast Projects

Ever considered doing some YouTube projects associated with your podcast? This episode we discuss ways you can use YouTube to help your podcast, best practices if you're going to, and share some cautionary tales from our experiences. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we chat about Apple Podcast Connect changing their terms of service, and we theorize why this is. Finally, we take your feedback including someone's HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST story. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/168/ 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/. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:02:3217/02/2019
Better Podcasting #167 - Assessing and Implementing Changes

Better Podcasting #167 - Assessing and Implementing Changes

This week in the show, we discuss how to consider making a change to your show, some things to pay attention to, and ways that you can implement changes to your show. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss Spotify buying Gimlet and Anchor and our theories on what this could mean for the future of podcasters which use Anchor, including relating it to the music industry. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/167/ 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/. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
53:0311/02/2019
Better Podcasting #166 - USB Microphones

Better Podcasting #166 - USB Microphones

Lately we've seen a lot of discussion surrounding using USB microphones, and often we've seen people ask about how to record multiple people at the same time. In this episode we'll be discussion challenges facing trying to use multiple USB microphones, tips if you're going to try it, and some other advice surrounding USB microphone use. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we give an update on the Rodecaster Pro, and also reflect on someone else's podcast life self-reflection. Finally, we give a glimpse in to our Discord server including one amazing deal Stephen managed to score. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/166/ If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email [email protected]. The full back catalog can be found at http://www.betterpodcasting.com. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:00:0004/02/2019
Better Podcasting #165 - Real Time Audience Engagement

Better Podcasting #165 - Real Time Audience Engagement

This week in the show we talk about real time audience engagement. Whether it's while you're recording, or in between your episodes, there are various ways to interact with your audience AND a variety of benefits that come with doing so. BUT before we get our featured segment, Stephen has one heck of a "How I Saved My Podcast" Story to share. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss a Rodecaster firmware update AND iHeart Radio's Podcast Awards. Finally, we take your feedback in our Better Podback. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/165/ 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/. Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/ This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
01:11:2728/01/2019