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 #052 – Canadian Gifts

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

Stitcher is going away
Pandora
Podcasting through mobile phones
Razer IEMs
It’s annoying when people edit out loud
Rodecaster Pro 2 sale (and why Stephen didn’t pull the trigger)

Apple Podcasts episode numbers
Stephen beats himself up for delaying BP:LC

As a reminder, we’ll be away next week.

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, June 28, 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 #051 – Switching Media Hosts

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: Apple Podcasts subcategory changes Podcast procrastination Selling podcast equipment Potential scams when selling equipment Rodecaster Duo limitations Patreon video hosting AI voices Stephen misses some features from Magix Vegas Switching podcast media hosts…

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Better Podcasting Live Chat #050 – SP owns a Yeti?

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

Don’t over-moderate your podcast community
Follow-up about Reddit going dark
Logitech discontinues Blue brand
Restream creates a cheaper gamer-focus plan
Hindenburg Journalist Pro updates
Stephen doesn’t hate subscription pricing
Is it worth editing multiple video angles?
Vegas boot issue
Podcast merch promotions

Mics that we immediately knew didn’t work for us

Links as Discussed

None this week

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, June 14, 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 #049 – Season 3 Premiere!

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 eats crow about Samsung (or does he?) Setups necessary for video Challenges with starting with a video podcast AI for editing? Changes with Twitch Spotify cutting jobs Reddit API changes Video thumbnails…

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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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