Whether you've just started, or you've been going awhile, you have a podcast setup of some form. In this episode we'll discuss various ways to protect your #podcasting setup. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we give our take on a recent discussion on podcasting's alleged biggest problem. Finally, Stephen kicks off our Better Podback with a rant about inefficient podcast communities. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/164/ 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 9, 2019 - Usually streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

In our 2019 debut episode, we turn the show over to you as we review listener submission answers to our question "What is one goal you set yourself after listening back to a recent episode of your show?" In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss how far podcasting has come for independent podcasters as we talk about a podcast convention we can get behind. Finally, in the Better Podback, we recap listener feedback from the past couple weeks. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/163/ 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 9, 2019 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

In our final episode of 2018, we conclude up our 2-episode annual tradition of talking about our personal podcast studio gear upgrades from the past year - this time it's the SP edition. From new microphone purchases, twitter audio tests, computer upgrades and a whole bunch in between, SP talks about his hits and misses in 2018. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we get touchy feely as we read a heart-warming reddit post. Finally, we take listener feedback, including a series of responses about your goals for your 2019 podcast-related purchases. A friendly reminder that we'll be away next week, but will return the week after. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/162/ 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, December 19, 2018 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This week we kick off our 2-episode annual tradition of talking about our personal podcast studio gear upgrades from the past year - this time it's this Stephen edition. From audio chain maintenance, hardware replacements, special gifts, process improvements to software enhancements Stephen talks his hits and misses in 2018. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss how extensive the Pandora application form is and whether Pandora's goals are aligned with your intent as a hobby podcaster. Finally, we take listener feedback, including a series of responses about everyone's most valued and most disappointing podcast gear purchases. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/161/ 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, December 19, 2018 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Shownotes this week by Stargate Pioneer of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly American.

This week we bust through the myths as we discuss what it means to "own your RSS feed". We'll run through common myths about "owning your RSS feed", we'll talk about why it matters, why it doesn't matter, and we'll run down some ways to maximize whatever method you choose to use for your podcast RSS feed location. Fun fact - did you know that this is DIFFERENT than self hosting vs media hosting? Yep, it's true, so don't think that this is another one of THOSE episodes. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a recent email from Apple, and why it's good if you've got the fear of rejection. Finally, we take listener feedback, including a series of responses about everyone's top podcast episodes. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/160/ 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 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This show we discuss why you need to stop comparing your podcast to others. We'll discuss how you can pay attention to your relevant podcast space, without comparing your show to others. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss IAB compliance vs IAB certification, and Stephen shares his opinion on who really needs to pay attention to a recent Podnews article. PLUS, we'll digest a dissection of the Apple Podcasts directory by Daniel J Lewis. Finally, we run down this week's feedback in our Better Podback. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/159/ 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, December 5, 2018 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Face it. When you're doing something as public as a podcast, at some point you're going to encounter negativity. In this episode we discuss how you can best deal with negativity that might come from listeners of your podcast. During this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a lawsuit that is hitting the podcast space about using copyrighted music. Finally, in this week's Better Podback we deviate from the usual as we kick off our recurring "What You Missed In The GonnaGeek Discord Server" section. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/158/ 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, November 28, 2018 - Streamed Live to Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Ever considered doing a collaboration with another podcast? This week we discuss benefits of doing a podcast collaboration, tips if you are going to do one, and also some general ideas for collaborating with other podcasters. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a recent Anchor article about their terms of service, and what it means for you as a podcaster.  Finally, after this week's Better Podback, Stephen shares a story about an issue he encountered last week during the Better Podcasting recording. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/157/ 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 14, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This week we tackle the topic of how to promote your podcast in person. We'll review what not to do, what to do, and some ideas for how to make your in-person promotion land with a potential listeners. In this week's Better Podback we run through a few points including Pandora getting in to podcasting. We'll discuss who Pandora is (for those of you like Stephen), how the Pandora Podcast model is shaping up and Stephen discusses why he thinks Pandora is really not that big of news in the big picture. We'll also talk about how Libsyn and Blubrry have some recent updates about their statistics AND how there's potentially good news on the Apple Podcasts front. Finally, we take listener feedback including one listener who gave their Mount Rushmore of podcasting. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/156/ 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 14, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

This week we discuss podcast consistency. We'll break down areas of your podcast to apply consistency, benefits to doing so and how you can choose where you want to place your focus.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about the Mount Rushmore of podcasting, as well we have some important Apple Podcasts dates. Finally, we take your feedback in the Better Podback. 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 7, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/155/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week on the show we discuss the question "Is it Team Over Tech?" We'll break down how having a good team and having good tech can benefit your podcast. Before we get there though, SP has a HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST story, and we also announce an upcoming episode (and now you can help with it). In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we take issue with an article on the future of podcasting. Finally, we take your feedback, including addressing the question Live vs Produced. 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, November 2, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/154/

This week in the show we discuss the ever-changing podcast world of 2018 and how you can deal with it as a podcaster. We'll run through a variety of examples of this change and how you can handle these. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss Scripps' acquisition of Triton and how there are finally podcast awards. Finally, we have a special announcement! 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 24, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/153/

This week in the show we talk about common mistakes that podcasters make in their shows. We break it down into some primary categories including Startup, Recording, Editing and Publishing/Promotion. Whether you have a podcast now, or you're looking to start one, hopefully this helps you avoid some common podcasting mistakes. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss an analysis of some Apple Podcasts categories. Finally, in the Better Podback, we talk about cross-posted social media posts. 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 17, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/152/

This show we talk about podcast specialty episodes. We'll break down the dos, the don'ts and some general ideas for how you can do a specialty podcast episode. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about how there was a recent problem with the Apple Podcasts listings, as well as some recent changes with what is getting people kicked out of Apple Podcasts. Plus, we also say farewell to Google+. Finally, in this week's Better Podback, we ask Why Do You Podcast? 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 10, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/151/

It's another battle of podcast media hosting versus podcast self hosting in our 150th episode as we run down the workflow on how to start a podcast (from a technical perspective). SP talks about media hosting and Stephen talks about self-hosting. We break this down into four main sections: Ground Work Setting Up Your Podcast Posting Misc Information In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we review the new Spotify podcaster dashboard and what it means for people who are self-hosting their podcast and what you should do if you're already a podcaster in Spotify. Additionally in the Download, we talk about the new Skype 7 end of life. During the Better Podback, we chat about a recent exchange with blubrry and their Podcast Directory of 600,000 shows (and how a lot of them are dead). Finally, Stephen shares a personal story about how he's STILL LEARNING 150 episodes later.  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 3, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/150/

This week we tackle a recent listener question about achieving a quality audio recording on your podcast. We build off of previous episodes to help you make sure your podcast recording is clean. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we answer the question of "How much effort is podcasting really?". Finally, we take listener feedback including some more comments about social media efforts. 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 21, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/149/

This week we have fellow GonnaGeek Network Member (and professional podcaster/radio producer) Cody Gough to share his experience building a promo spot for your podcast. Cody brings a whole bunch of samples with him to help with the discussion. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we share our thoughts surrounding several articles that question if video is taking over the podcast space. Finally, we'll take listener feedback about where they focus their social media attention. 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 19, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/148/

For those who like our technical episodes, you're in luck! Due to listener request, this week we run down a whole bunch of things to pay attention to when shopping for Headphones or In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) and then share our knowledge and experience with some models about these. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about the debut of Periscope Audio and share our experience testing it this past week during the live recording of Official GonnaGeek.com Show. During the Better Podback we take listener feedback including answering the question from a listener about how Stephen multi-tracks his Skype participants locally. 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 12, 2018 - Streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/147/

This week we shake our roles a bit as Stargate Pioneer interviews Stephen about his 10 years of podcasting. We discuss the changes he's seen, the highlights, lowlights and everything in between over his 10 years of podcasting. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss a recent discussion about what podcasts have podfaded including our thoughts on why these metrics may not want to be taken at face value. Finally, after this week's Better Podback, we'll say goodbye to a piece of loyal gear from the SP Podcast Studio. 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 5, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/146/

This week we kick off the show with another listener submission HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST STORY. In the featured segment we discuss what web presence basics you should have for a podcast starting out. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss how Apple may be cracking down on keyword spamming in podcast titles.  During the Better Podback we run down a couple YouTube comments we received, including one about SP's pop filter. 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, August 21, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/145/

This week in the show we chat about why organization with your podcast is important, and some ways that you can help keep yourself organized. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss the recent Apple Podcasts outage, and we also chat about a podcast that got many negative reviews. Finally, we take listener feedback in Better Podback. 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 8, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/144/

We kick off this week's episode with a How I Saved My Podcast story that is a follow up to last week's episode about one listener who had to break up with their co-host. In this week's featured segment, we discuss PERSONAL HEALTH (and how it affects your podcast). In the Better Podcasting Download we chat about an update with Simplecast and a shakeup with the podcast side of things in Audible. 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 8, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/143/

In this week's episode we share our first hand experiences podcasting from a hotel room and how we solved challenges that we encountered. We'll discuss everything between the connection and cancellation.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download we question an article that questions if Google has a podcast strategy. In this week's Better Podback we answer the question of whether or not you need a co-host in order to podcast. Finally, we'll explain (for the audio listeners) why we had the pro-wrestling style intro in last week's episode AND we'll give our first thoughts on Logitech acquiring Blue Microphones. 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 1, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/142/

As a podcaster there are times when things go well with your tech, but there are also times that everything goes really wrong. This week we discuss situations where you may need to ask for help, when you may want to wait to ask, and how you can make the support experience easier for yourself AND for the person helping you. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss a reddit post written by an avid listener on what they expect to hear when they listen to podcasts. Finally, we take listener feedback in the Better Podback segment. 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 25, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/141/

In this week's episode we ask the question "What is Podcast Success?" No really, we actually asked it - and today we have a bunch of people answering what that question means to them. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about a recently released update to Skype, what it means to you as a podcaster, when you'll be forced to switch to Skype 8, and we provide our first thoughts on Skype NDI. Finally, we give updates on various podcast products/services that we spoke about on the show including Magix Movie Studio 15, Spreaker affecting Google Podcasts search results and how our podcast is not showing up on Google Play Music. 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 18, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/140/

This week we get technical as we break down ID3 tags line by line, and discuss how they apply to podcasters. We also share the results of a few samples that we did on how various podcasts use ID3 tags. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we revisit SecondLine Themes' Bolden WordPress theme after a recent experience Stephen had with them (hint: it was totally awesome). In this week's Better Podback we discuss what happened around your world of podcasting this week including those who participated in #DescribeYourPodcastPoorly. 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 11, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/139/

By listener request, we're talking about video podcasts again. A lot has changed since we last spoke (episode 14, 15, 16, 17) which is why this week we're giving an overview of the information we think is most relevant to podcasters wanting to start doing video.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss a Google Podcasts issue Stephen encountered, a weird RSS thing that happened with Castbox and how Anchor changed their terms of service. Finally, in this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about the theory of a "Netflix of podcasting". Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 Sunday, July 1, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/138/

In this week's episode we talk about Podcast Players, why it's important you keep your finger on the pulse with them, and what they mean for you as a podcaster. Better Podcasting correspondent Emily Prokop even provides some first hand insight into Google Podcasts. Before we get to that though, we have a submission for HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, Stephen provides his review of Magix Movie Studio 15. Finally, in this week's Better Podback, it was an eventful week in #podcasting, and we even received a couple tweets in regard to some Better Podcasting sponsored merchandise.  Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 27, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/137/

We kick off this week's episode asking how someone can save their podcast if their WordPress installation was hacked. In this week's featured topic, we discuss ways to make your audio "listenable" in 2018 audio standards. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about how Google Podcasts dropped their app, and what Stephen's experience was with it so far. Finally, we take listener feedback, including reviewing the results of the Better Podcasting Poll we posted about whether or not podcast consumers could go to a streaming-only model. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 20, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/136/

In this week's episode we talk about a variety of ways that podcasting has evolved, and what these innovations mean for podcasters. We'll talk about advancements in podcasting with hardware, software, services and a few that fall in between those categories. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we'll go over a recently announced changed in Audioboom's strategy. As well, it is looking like Google may actually be building a podcast app. Finally, we take listener feedback in the Better Podback, including from one listener who had a way to power a Zoom H5 at a convention. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 13, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/135/

In this week's episode we analyze several different ways to podcast without using a traditional computer (desktop / laptop). From Android to iOS, hardware recorders to wifi SD cards, we'll brainstorm a variety of methods to achieve this. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a change that Pinecast made this last week with their analytics and what Stephen's experience was with it. We also had a slight update to last week's Apple Podcasts news that was discussed. Finally, we take listener feedback in the Better Podback, including from one listener who has a suggestion for a Zencastr alternative. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 6, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/134/

Whether it's your individual podcast's history, or your personal podcasting history (ie. your podcast resume), this episode we talk about ways to keep track of your podcast history, and pros/cons of doing so. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about an update with Podiant, a couple recent updates from Apple Podcasts (and what it means for your RSS feed) and how podcasting has finally come to PLEX. Finally, after this week's Better Podback, Stephen talks about his latest unexpected podcast-related expense that came his way. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 30, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/133/

In this week's episode we start off by a How I Could Have Saved My Podcast story before we ask the question - WHAT IS YOUR PODCAST'S MISSION? In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss a reddit article questioning the future business of podcasts. Finally, in the Better Podback, we've got an email with the origins of our very own Stargate Pioneer. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 16, 2018 - usually streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/132/

Whether it's with the family or independently, there are many benefits to making time for activities outside of podcasting. In this episode we discuss these benefits, as well as what makes for a good activity outside of podcasting.  Before we get to that though, we have a HOW I SAVED MY PODCAST story from a listener. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss two recent Pinecast updates, a change with Audioboom and we celebrate that the podcast patent troll case if finally over. Finally, in the Better Podback we have one listener who gives his solution to fix the Zencaster drifting / sync issue. 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 16, 2018 - streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/131/

All of your podcast comes back to one central thing - THE TOPIC - but the question is, how do you help decide on the topic for your episode? This week we run down a variety of ways you inspire yourself for your topic each episode. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss a recent interview with 120 independent podcasters. Finally, we take listener feedback including one listener who doesn't like Stephen's microphone. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 9, 2018 - streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/130/

There are a lot of decisions that you need to make when podcasting, but do you need to do all of them right now? This episode Stephen and SP walk you through some ways to help you make decisions about your podcast by working through a few common ones. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, Stephen gives his review of SecondLine Theme's Bolden WordPress theme. Finally, we take your feedback about your podcasting world. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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/. Happy Podcasting! This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - streamed Live to http://www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/129/

In this week's episode we discuss tips for podcasting in less than ideal conditions. Whether it's recording, editing or publishing, if the situation isn't ideal, we'll talk about it. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we chat (and Stephen rants a bit) about the recent discussion surrounding the Google podcasting direction. Finally, after this week's Better Podback, Stephen give his rundown/review of the Heil PR781.  Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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, April 27, 2018 - streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at www.betterpodcasting.com/128/

In this week's episode we talk about the taboo topic of when it's time to talk about your podcast. We'll discuss signs that it might be time to quit your podcast, we'll discuss why it's important to recognize this and what you can do if it's time to quit your podcast. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about the Skype for Creators and what it means to podcasters and video show producers. Finally, we'll take your podcast related feedback in the Better Podback, including one listener's voicemail to a FELLOW LISTENER - Johnny Pennington. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 18, 2018 - streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at www.betterpodcasting.com/127/

In today's episode we talk about how the phrase "Practice Makes Perfect" applies to your podcast. We'll discuss why it's important to practice, WHERE you can practice, and places you definitely shouldn't practice. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we'll help you get in touch with your inner Canadian as we talk about the Infinite Dial Canada Research conducted by Edison. In Better Podback, we take listener/viewer feedback, including answering the question - "Who Is Johnny Pennington?" Finally, Stephen is ready to share the fix that he implement for the Zoom L-12 Clip/Click issue he has previously discussed. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 4, 2018 - streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at www.betterpodcasting.com/126/

We've talked about technical components, and we've also talked about how you can leave an impression with your audience, well today we talk about technical components that leave an impression. We'll run down a variety of technical details that you may not realize can send a message to your listener. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, SP educates himself on reddit by having people tell him why they chose to use a condenser. We'll review and assess what everyone had to say. In this week's Better Podback, one listener corrects us on an error we made in Episode 124.  Finally, Stephen reviews a message he received from Pinecast following last week's review. 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 4, 2018 - streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at www.betterpodcasting.com/125/

This week we ask the question - what type of podcast host are you? We'll discuss different type of podcast hosting styles, why it's important and what you can do to help develop untapped potential. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, Stephen gives his quick overview / first impressions of testing Pinecast and runs down the pros and cons that he experienced trying it out. Finally, Stephen gives a BIT of an update (AND A DEMONSTRATION) about the Zoom L-12 clip/click issue that he encountered with his DBX286s. PLUS - This episode, Stephen begins his quest to try and evaluate the Heil PR781 microphone. 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 28, 2018 - streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at www.betterpodcasting.com/124/

In this week's episode Stephen and SP discuss how you can get to know your audience, why it's important and what to do with this information when you do finally know. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we have a twofer as we talk about the Edison Research The Infinite Dial 2018 Survey Results and also a new podcast company called Saycaster. Finally, in this week's Better Podback we take your feedback including asking the question - who would you get to voice your intro in an ideal world? 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 21, 2018 - streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at www.betterpodcasting.com/123/

In this week's episode we go slightly off the beaten path as we talk about financial tips (and don't worry - it ties in to your hobby podcasting). NOTE: Stephen and SP are not financial experts or professionals.  In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about a couple of key changes to the Overcast app as they introduce Smart Resume. Finally, we take your feedback including the results of a poll on what Operating System you use for your podcast production. Before we get to any of that though, Stephen announces a BRAND NEW one of a kind piece of podcast gear. Thank you for checking out Better Podcasting. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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 14, 2018 - streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

Ever wondered what you can do to present yourself best when guest hosting on another podcast? In this episode we go over some best practices and ways you can prepare to be a guest. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we go over the recently release IAB statistic report and what it means to you as a hobby podcaster. Finally, in the Better Podback, we take your feedback including a poll about where you prefer to listen to podcasts and another poll on how you would prefer to integrate podcasts in to your smart speaker experience. Thank you for checking out Better Podcasting. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We're a podcast that provides podcasting advice focused toward hobby podcasters. We focus on the ways that you can help make your podcast better while also keeping you informed about the latest podcast news and updates. 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/. Happy Podcasting! This podcast was recorded on Friday, March 9, 2018 - streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

It's time for your annual podcast tuneup as this week we discuss some of those basic podcast components that you take for granted each week and break down what makes them successful. We'll review things such as intros and outros, bumpers and stingers and even podcast structure itself. If you haven't thought about the value that these add to your show, now is the time. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss a recent article called "5 Rules For Podcasting Responsibly." Finally, in the Better Podback we talk about some happenings around the podcasting world, including one listener that left us both speechless. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We talk about podcast tips, tools and best practices to help you succeed with your podcast! Just like you we podcast purely out of the love and the fun of it. Podcasting is our hobby and we love that it is yours too! We always encourage your questions and feedback and you can find all of our contact information at betterpodcasting.com. We thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting! 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/. Happy Podcasting! This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 – streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

In this week's episode, we'll look at an often overlooked part of your audience - the new listener. We'll discuss best practices to ensure you continue to appeal to the new listener to help you grow your podcast. In the Better Podcasting Download we talk about the end of a highly touted piece of podcast equipment. Finally, in the Better Podback we'll hear from one listener who comes to Stephen's defense about his Behringer MDX4600 failure. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We talk about podcast tips, tools and best practices to help you succeed with your podcast! Just like you we podcast purely out of the love and the fun of it. Podcasting is our hobby and we love that it is yours too! We always encourage your questions and feedback and you can find all of our contact information at betterpodcasting.com. We thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting! 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/. Happy Podcasting! This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 – streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

The negotiations have completed, the contracts have been signed and that means Stephen and SP are back. In this week's episode there's a bunch of catch-up to get after last week's Better Better Podcasting takeover including a voicemail from one listener about a piece of FAILING HARDWARE, the give away of the Audio-Technica AT2005 microphone AND the backstory on why "Better Better Podcasting" came to be. We'll also talk about ways you can objectively assess your podcast when receiving feedback about your podcast and in the Better Podcasting Download we'll talk about ONE podcast company that was acquired in January. Finally, we'll take your Better Podback feedback about what's happened in your podcasting world this week. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We talk about podcast tips, tools and best practices to help you succeed with your podcast! Just like you we podcast purely out of the love and the fun of it. Podcasting is our hobby and we love that it is yours too! We always encourage your questions and feedback and you can find all of our contact information at betterpodcasting.com. We thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting! 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/. Happy Podcasting! This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 –Streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

This week big changes are happening with Better Podcasting. This episode's topics are all about the fine details of podcasting such as podcast art specs, ID3 tags and a whole bunch of other important considerations. In this week's Better Podcasting Download the crew talk about a recent email that came out from Apple reminding you of the branding changes. Finally, the hosts add their take on a question from the Stephen and SP Better Podcasting era in this week's Better Podback. Not familiar with Better Podcasting? We talk about podcast tips, tools and best practices to help you succeed with your podcast! Just like you we podcast purely out of the love and the fun of it. Podcasting is our hobby and we love that it is yours too! We always encourage your questions and feedback and you can find all of our contact information at betterpodcasting.com. We thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting! 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/. Happy Podcasting! This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 –Streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.