Better Podcasting: Live Chat

Every other week Stephen Jondrew & Stargate Pioneer of Better Podcasting, chat live with the audience, taking podcast questions, sharing stories and talking about recent updates in podcasting.

Unlike the main Better Podcasting show, “Better Podcasting Chats” are posted without editing – this simply the audio version of the the live chat.

Better Podcasting Live Chat #071 – Season 3 Finale

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

There is still a little more Better Podcasting for 2023
Importance of taking time off at the end of the year (why we really recommend it)
Podcasting Black Friday deals
New podcaster innovation
YouTube will require generative AI disclosure
How can AI be used for good for podcasting?
Stephen’s story about podcasting gear for family fun
Is podcasting a performance?
Debriefing your podcast year
Follow-up to our Libsyn media host discussion
Better Podcasting will be back in 2024

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/ – the BEST geek community around.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 – Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #070 – We No Longer Recommend This Service For Hobby Podcasters

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

What are our plans for the Better Podcasting shows for the remainder of 2023?
The mystery Rode stand has been revealed!
Don’t forget about your podcasting this Black Friday
Why SP won’t recommend a certain service for a hobby podcasters anymore
Archiving your podcast
What media host do you recommend?
Stephen changed his SM7B settings
Colorware
How chroma keying (green-screening) benefits from a 4K camera

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/ – the BEST geek community around.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #069 – Ways Hobby Podcasting Is Easier In 2023

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 is already in the holiday spirit
Our Halloween debrief
Better Podcasting Chats is coming back
Listener response: How often do you change your SD card?
Google Domains is going away: What Stephen is doing
Using video for nostalgia purposes
SP’s podcast saved Stephen’s entertainment
2FA Security
SP’s list of ways hobby podcasting is easier in 2023
Stephen calls himself out
Rode White Collection

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/ – the BEST geek community around.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #068 – Yay, SP Is Back!

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

What can we learn from Stephen’s solo cast venture?
Frequency of SD card replacement
We prefer to watch YouTube live streams, here’s why
SP’s recent travel experience (and how it’s more difficult now)
Twitch now is allowing concurrent streaming, with a catch
How Backblaze Saved Stephen’s Podcast (file)
Misc listener feedback roundup
Follow-up to Podcast Mirror changes
Stephen’s an idiot when it comes to using a phone keyboard
SP’s guide to starting a podcast

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/ – the BEST geek community around.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #067 – SJ 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:

Stephen is lonely
What is your favorite method for watching live streams?
Our history with live stream chat methods
Stephen has concerns over the future of .live domains
Zencastr is no longer free
Stephen broke both the GonnaGeek site and the GonnaGeek Show RSS feed
Is there de-duplication on podcast apps?
Methods for migrating podcast media to a new location
Speculating on the future of podcasting with Chromebooks
DaVinci Resolve: Why you should backup your database
Elgato Wave Arm first thoughts
Power Stations, and how Stephen thinks they may be helpful for podcasting
Audio-only streaming platforms
Multi-cam editing
How often do you change your SD card?

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/ – the BEST geek community around.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #066 – Podcasting a Baby Shower

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

Handling different core material on the same podcast
Common threads to make your podcast theme
Building a podcast brand across different (but similar) podcasts
SP has thoughts about the new Patreon app
Stephen went back to DaVinci resolve
DaVinci Resolve upgrade problems
Windows 10 vs Windows 11
Snap Captions
SP did a baby shower with podcast gear
Prime deals
Mystery Rode mic stand
Tips for choosing a podcast name

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/ – the BEST geek community around.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – Streamed Live to GonnaGeek.com/live.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #065 – Talking Heads or Floating Heads?

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

Behringer PR troubles
Price watching your holiday deals
Be cautious about misleading Prime sales
Stephen had an epiphany about his backdrop
Podcast regulations in Canada
Fraud with podcast statistics
WGA strike is over, what does it mean for podcasting?
Stephen decided about DaVinci Resolve vs VEGAS Edit
Working around the DaVinci Resolve VST plugin limit
Feedback about YouTube Music

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/ – the BEST geek community around.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #064 – We don’t pay attention to each other

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

Let’s clear up some confusion about the SM7B vs RE320 test
There’s a new SM7B with a built-in preamp
Using in-line preamps / mic activators
Google Podcasts is going away
The future of podcasting with Google
Podcasting with lav mics
Stephen’s reflection on using the different green screen
SP’s studio change
SP’s frustration with a Patreon

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/ – the BEST geek community around.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #063 – Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Chainses

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’s quick podcasting turn-around
Bluesky code giveaway
How Canadian news legislation may affect your podcast
A debate about YouTube RSS/audio vs YouTube video
Podcast Mirror is now charging
SP revisits the RE320
Stephen now uses chains while podcasting
The history of Stephen’s backdrop
Listener feedback: What side is your podcast equipment on?
USB-C Dongles
Update on SP’s LoS Apple Podcasts journey
Learning from your past self

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/ – the BEST geek community around.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #062 – Technically, SP didn’t lie

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

Update about our give-aways
Announcing another give-away
iPhone 15 announced – how it might affect your podcast
Stephen’s Vegas Edit update (and why he might go back to DaVinci)
AI / Text-based Video Editing
Listener feedback about feed drops
A Better Podcasting Success Story: Vehicle Talk
Did SP travel with his microphone?
Podcast One NASDAQ IPO
Stephen WAS affected by the Apple Podcasts number issue
Are you comfortable sharing your stats?

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/ – the BEST geek community around.

This podcast was recorded on Sunday, September 17, 2023 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.

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