Better Podcasting (Main Show)

This is the Better Podcasting podcast that you’ve known for years – the main feed if you will. While the show originally ran from 2015 to 2019 in a weekly format, in 2020 we changed to a bi-weekly schedule so that we could help free up some time to create other resources for hobby podcasters. Of course, you may see the occasionally bonus episode during our “off weeks”.


All Episodes

Better Podcasting #309 – Podcasting 2.0

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Episode Information:

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.

Links:

Better Podnerings: 

Better Podback:

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

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening/intro
03:15 – Segment introduction
06:30 – What is Podcasting 2.0?
10:42 – Benefits for Hobby Podcasters
20:33 – Potential challenges for Hobby Podcasters
27:55 – Other Podcasting 2.0 Considerations
37:50 – Segment summary
39:08 – Sennheiser convertible microphone
46:07 – Is the Zoom L-12 making a return for Stephen?
55:45 – YouTube Shorts length expansion
59:55 – Better Podback: Reddit
1:03:55 – Better Podback: TikTok link sharing
1:04:40 – Better Podback: Single social media account
1:05:20 – Better Podback: Name Waffles’ computer
1:06:28 – Ending/outro

Better Podcasting #308 – Social Media for Hobby Podcasters

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Episode Information:

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.

Links:

Better Podnerings: 

Better Podback:

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

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening/intro
02:38 – Segment Introduction – Social Media
05:19 – How do you intend to use social media?
06:30 – Run down of social media services
32:40 – Livestreaming
35:50 – Social Media limitations
41:14 – Best Practices for hobby podcasters
49:15 – Segment Summary
50:00 – Question from the audience about social media
50:38 – Vdo.ninja update – multitrack audio
54:54 – Stephen explains his editing workflow with OBS chapter markers
1:01:50 – More Rodecaster issues… version 1 this time!
1:03:23 – Better Podback – Garage Sale channel?
1:05:40 – Better Podback – Podtrak P4
1:12:03 – Better Podback – RCP2 Update Options
1:13:40 – Better Podback – Request for a pic
1:15:00 – Ending/outro

Better Podcasting #307 – Podcast Trends

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Better Podcasting #305 – Episode Descriptions

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Episode Information:

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.

 

Better Podnerings: 

Featured Segment:

Better Podback:

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

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening/Intro
02:00 – Potential ‘How I Saved My Podcast’ story
03:25 – Our livestream time is changing
04:35 – Introduction to our segment
06:15 – Information about the episode show notes/description
17l25 – Episode Description Best Practices
34:40 – Segment summary
36:10 – SP’s StreamYard search
44:50 – SP’s remaining podcasts to migrate
47:55 – Stephen’s migration update
51:10 – Email from Captivate
55:50 – Magix Vegas 22 is out
56:50 – Chartable is going away
59:40 – Stephen’s rant
1:00:18 – Better Podback: Experimenting with Podcast Apps
1:02:55 – Better Podback: Chartable
1:03:40 – Better Podback: Your hobby is dead
1:10:10 – Better Podback: Episodes.fm
1:12:00 – Ending/outro

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

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Episode Information:

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.

 

Better Podnerings: 

Featured Segment:

Better Podback:

  • None this week

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

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening/intro
01:45 – Recap of season 4
02:50 – What season 5 will look like
05:18 – How I Saved My Podcast
09:33 – Featured Segment: RSS feed migration
16:00 – General observations we had while migrating
24:50 – RSS feed best practices
42:05 – Individual experience we had while migrating
51:20 – Featured segment summary
52:12 – Podcasting’s 20th Anniversary
56:25 – FTC fake review ruling
59:30 – Apple Podcasts web
1:02:10 – Rodecaster Video
1:09:45 – Better Podback: StreamYard price increase
1:12:50 – Better Podback: Ecamm Live
1:13:50 – Better Podback: Rodecaster Video
1:16:38 – Better Podback: Punny listeners
1:19:20 – Ending/outro

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

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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.

Better Podnerings: 

  • None this week

Better Podback:

  • None this week

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

Timestamps:

00:20 – We’re coming back / return dates
01:15 – This episode is also an RSS-feed test for us
02:15 – SP is working on his cancellation list
03:00 – Live listener question: Is Stephen using his Zoom mixer/recorder?
06:10 – StreamYard price increase
15:25 – Using Discord for podcast recording
16:05 – Stephen talks technical jargon about OBS multi-streaming
19:50 – Stephen’s podcast epiphany
25:18 – Our scheduled Season 5 run time

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

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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.

Better Podnerings: 

  • None this week

Media Host Segment:

Better Podback:

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

Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening/Intro
01:30 – When our next season will return, and why it will be shorter
06:12 – SP sold a bunch of gear
14:20 – Stephen might sell what, now?!
16:11 – SP is finally joining Stephen using Windows 11
18:35 – Stephen keeps on playing mechanical keyboard roulette
20:55 – Sit/stand riser install, coming soon?
22:33 – Media Host Season Recap: Why we did this season / why we want to leave Libsyn
30:30 – Media Host Season Recap: List of media hosts that we reviewed / our final shortlist
32:05 – Media Host Season Recap: Media hosts that almost made our shortlist / runner-ups
34:00 – Media Host Season Recap: General findings
55:05 – Media Host Season Recap: Our final recommendations
1:08:24 – Media Host Season Recap: Where are we moving to… for now?
1:22:55 – Better Podback: Wait, why aren’t you choosing THAT media host?
1:24:45 – Better Podback: Podbean limitations
1:27:25 – Better Podback: Our second/third co-hosts guess
1:32:00 – Ending/outro

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

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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.

Better Podnerings: 

  • None this week

Media Host Segment:

  • None this week

Better Podback:

  • None this week

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

 

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro/opening
01:00 – Our season is almost over
03:30 – Spotify Q&A replaced by comments
06:00 – Overcast update
11:22 – Captivate update
14:17 – Castos Review: Introduction
17:20 – SP has had a lens
14:45 – Castos Review: Highlights
31:45 – Castos Review: Neutral zone
37:35 – Castos Review: Shortcomings
40:45 – Castos Review: Summary
44:15 – Better Podback: Zoom L-12 max file size
47:30 – Better Podback: Spotify for Podcasters App
49:20 – Better Podback: Captivate refresh
50:55 – Ending/outro

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

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Episode Information:

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 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 10, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Better Podnerings: 

Media Host Segment:

Better Podback:

  • None this week

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

 

Timestamps:

02:57 – PowerPress hacked
10:19 – Podcast Beacon
13:30 – StreamYard price page is gone
17:55 – Acast Review: Introduction
21:45 – Acast Review: Highlights
28:13 – Acast Review: Neutral Zone
34:15 – Acast Review: Shortcomings
40:35 – Acast Review:Summary
43:10 – Better Podback: PowerPress Compromise
45:22 – Better Podback: Video RSS Feed?
51:35 – Better Podback: 300th Episode
54:30 – Better Podback: When will we give our final verdict?
55:15 – We’ll be away again next week