Better Podcasting

Welcome to 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.

Better Podcasting #309 – Podcasting 2.0

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

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Sennheiser convertible microphone
The Zoom L-12 possibly making a return for Stephen
YouTube shorts expanding its length

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

Reddit
TikTok link sharing
Social media account
Name! That! Computer!

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/309

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. 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 1, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting #308 – Social Media for Hobby Podcasters

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

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

VDO.ninja multi-track audio
Stephen explains his editing workflow
More Rodecaster Pro issues

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

Initial feedback about a Garage Sale channel
PodTrak P4 use
Rodecaster Pro 2 update options
Request for a pic

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/308

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting #307 – Podcast Trends

Video Version: Episode Information: Analyzing podcasting trends can be fun, especially when it’s your hobby! In this episode we reflect on podcast trends from about 15 years ago, compare how they stack up with trends today, and we also discuss why you my want to pay attention to some podcast trends whilst ignoring others. In…

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Better Podcasting #306 – Hobby Podcaster Gear in 2024

Video Version: Episode Information: So you’re a hobby podcaster and know you have some gear purchasing ambitions, but where do you start? It’s been a long time since we ran down podcast gear considerations, and there’s been a lot of change in both the gear space, which is why we decided it was time to…

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Better Podcasting #305 – Episode Descriptions

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

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Update on SP’s quest to find a StreamYard replacement
Email from Captivate
Magix Vegas 22 is now out
Chartable closing

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

Testing out other podcast apps
Google NotebookLM
Episodes.fm

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/305

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting #304 – RSS Feed Migration Issues & Maintenance Best Practices

We kick off Season 5 of Better Podcasting sharing some lessons learned from our RSS migrations over the last couple months. We’ll run down a variety of issues we encountered while doing our migrations, some recommended best practices, and some of the ways we tried to make our migration process more meaningful AND easier.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Podcasting’s 20th anniversary
Fake consumer reviews to be illegal in the US
Apple Podcasts hits the web
Rode announces a Rodecaster: Video

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

StreamYard price increase
Rodecaster Video
Punny comments from our audience

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/304

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting Season 5 Teaser (Bonus content: StreamYard Price Increase)

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

We’ll also take a few questions from our live-stream chat, plus Stephen shares an epiphany he had about podcasting whilst digitizing his physical media.

We hope you’ll join us when we return next week for Season 5 of Better Podcasting.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/303b

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting #303 – Wrap-up Of Our Season Of Media Host Reviews

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Update on SP’s gear sales
Windows 11
Stephen changes his keyboard to the Keychron K5 Pro
Attempting a sit-stand riser in-place install

For our FINAL media host review of the season, we give our final thoughts after doing our media host season, some of our notable surprises along the way,  and our final recommendations.

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

Podbean limitations
Listener guesses on our final choice
Some media hosts we didn’t review
Spotify for Podcasters app – update

NOTE – We will return in September! Keep your eyes on our social media and Discord for specifics.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/303

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Friday, August 2, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting #302 – Our Season Is Almost Finished / Media Host Segment: Castos

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Overcast receives an update
Captivate gets an upgrade
Spotify removes Q&A  feature

For our FINAL media host review of the season, we give our take on Castos.

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

ZOOM L-12 max file sizes
Spotify for Podcasters app

NOTE – As per the beginning of the show, we will be recording our season 4 finale next week.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/302

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact or email podcast@betterpodcasting.com. The full back catalog can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

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Better Podcasting #301 – PowerPress Compromised / Media Host Segment: Acast

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

PowerPress plugin is compromised
Podcast Beacon
StreamYard removes pricing

For our media host segment this week, we give our take on Acast.

Finally, in this week’s Better Podback topics include:

Audience reaction to limited Blubrry comments on PowerPress
Video RSS feeds
Better Podcasting 300
When will be reveal what service we chose?

NOTE – As per the end of the show, we will have to skip recording and releasing an episode next week.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/3o1

If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow us on all of our socials at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact 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 BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

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