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Better Podcasting #275 – Social Media For Your Podcast

Last week we talked about exploring other communities to help grow your podcast, and in the process we briefly touched on social media. However, since social media is a topic in itself, this episode we talk about some of the challenges and considerations you may have when trying to use social media for your podcast (and it might not just be used to promote your podcast!).

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we chat about some of the most common software-based failures we see, and some insight we have from a software creator on hardware that might help minimize these troubles. We also talk about the latest Rode hardware announcements.

Finally, we run down some Better Podback including one listener who challenges the big deal about crutch words.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/275.

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find our full contact information can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com.  The full back catalog can be found at https://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, April 19, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting #274 – Expanding Outside Your Normal Community

If you’re trying to grow your podcast, the chances are there may be a point where you want to explore outside of your current community/social circles. In this episode we discuss some considerations to be had if you’re looking to explore other communities to help grow your podcast.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we chat about the price increases with Pocket Casts, and we speculate some of the impact it could have with podcasters.

Finally, we run down some Better Podback from the last couple weeks including one listener asking ChatGPT about their podcast, a follow-up to Stephen’s OBS issue and some listeners having backups!

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/274.

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find our full contact information can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. You can like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/betterpod or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com.  The full back catalog can be found at https://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, April 12, 2023. We usually stream live to Geeks.Live, on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting #273 – Defining Your Audience

Welcome to Season 3 of Better Podcasting. This episode we kick off our season discussing defining your audience. We’ll talk about finding a niche in the space, as well as some of the challenges that can come by getting too specific. However, before we get there – we’re please to start the episode with a…

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #048 – Monday Is The Best Day Of The Week

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: SP Loves Mondays Current target Better Podcasting calendar for rest of 2023 Hobby podcaster is not a bad term Why does it matter what the definition of a podcast is? The Podcast Standards…

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #047 – We’ve Got VVS (Vertical Video Syndrome)

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include:

We’re simul-streaming a Vertical Video to Facebook (OBS Vertical plugin)
Our initial thoughts on YouTube Podcasts
Apple Podcasts channels
Vegas Pro Humble Bundle
Would Stephen Recommend Vegas in 2023 for a Hobby Podcaster?
Working with telephone call audio
Why audio levels may need to be different
More Rodecaster Pro 2 issues
How would you save money for your podcasts (answers from listeners)

Links as Discussed

Aitum OBS Vertical (Promo video)
YouTube Podcasts Announcement Video
Steph Fuccio YouTube Podcast Blog
Apple Podcasts Channel

See below for the vertical version of the unedited livestream.

The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com.

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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://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, March 22, 2023 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #046 – Stuffed Stephen

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include:

We’re going to by 1 week late with the return of Better Podcasting: Main Show
Podcasting while sick
Anchor becoming “Spotify for Podcasters”
Anchor tools coming to all podcasters
Why are people so passionate about the technical definition of a podcast?
There are some potential benefits to narrowing your distribution reach
SP’s Rodecaster Pro 2 has more issues
Stephen gives Rode praise
Selling audio equipment sucks
How would you define a podcast (wrong answers only)?
Trying to record without high speed internet
Where would you look to save money as a hobby podcaster?
Thumbnails for a videos
Trying out your podcast

Links as Discussed

Anchor/Spotify News
Mastodon Feedback

The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com.

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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://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, March 15, 2023 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #045 – SP Solo Cast

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include:

SP upgrades his working hard drive (SSD)
Rendering/Uploading at 4K
Rodecaster Pro 2 freezing
YouTube Music Podcasts
Sorry industry, you lost the battle on the term ‘podcast’
Libsyn financial update
How can you help get better at podcasting?
Analyzing host time consumption
SP is recording too many podcasts this week
The future of BP: Chats with SP

Links as Discussed

Macrium Reflect
StreamYard
Restream
YouTube Music Podcasts

The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com.

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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://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, March 8, 2023 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #044 – Double the Rants, Double the Fun

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: This week’s Rodecaster Pro 2 Update Stephen may have decided on a mic arm The problem with high resolution and monitor scaling RCP2 latency Processing effects in post Shortening the intro/opening to your…

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #043 – ChatGPT Educates Us About SP

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Using ChatGPT for your podcast Asking ChatGPT about SP Follow-up about last week’s test and EQ Quiet podcasters vs Loud podcasters SP’s (almost) conclusion of the Rodecaster Pro 2 saga (and a live…

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #042 – Stephen Returns to the BP40

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include:

Stephen uses the RE320, Rode Procaster and Audio-Technica BP40
SP concedes to the Rodecaster RMA
Stephen might want a new scissor arm
A new StreamYard feature
Twitter API changes might have an impact on podcast promo
Stephen got an even bigger-screen
Google changing podcast indexing
Podmic vs ZDM-1 Follow-Up

Links as Discussed

Twitter API
Google changes podcast results

The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com.

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 podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://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, February 8, 2023 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

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