During this episode SP and Stephen discuss the pros and cons of both Explicit and Clean Podcasting. We discuss some considerations you may have before you pull the trigger and some methods on deciding which might save you some editing time later. In the Better Podcasting Download, we discuss the IAB Podcast Metrics September 2016 document, some of our favorite parts and how it affects you as a hobby podcaster. Finally, we take some listener feedback in Better Podback.

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Not familiar with 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.

Stephen Jondrew and Stargate Pioneer thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting!

Happy Podcasting!

This podcast was recorded on Friday, September 9, 2016 – Streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

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1:30 – SJ and SP’s reactions to iPhone 7 3.5mm jack removal and podcasters
4:50 – Audio-Technica AT2005 Microphone Give Away Details
9:20 – Start of segment on Explicit vs Clean Podcasting
11:50 – We discuss the technical definition of Explicit Podcasting
13:30 – Stephen shares an example of a specific word that is explicit in English but not French
16:15 – How your video could be deemed explicit as well
17:00 – SP discusses some other places that help guide what is explicit podcasting
17:45 – We explain why Apple won’t give a direct definition of explicit
19:00 – If you are explicit, you may not be able to reach certain countries
22:30 – SP shares his problems with converting a formerly explicit podcast to a clean podcast feed
25:45 – Stephen recommends converting yourself if you have a clean podcast (rather than bleeping)
27:00 – Some reasons why you may want to have an explicit podcast
34:00 – If you are going to censor, it doesn’t have to be just a beep
36:23 – Start of Better Podcasting Download on IAB Metrics September 2016
38:45 – Who is part of the IAB?
41:30 – Apple still has a large piece of the podcast pie, Stephen explains why this is a problem
59:00 – Better Podback

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We kick off the show this week discussing the details of being a victim of a security hack/compromise and the resulting annoyance that followed suit. If you run a website or self-host, we’ve got some advice on how you can keep yourself safe and prepared.

There’s a jam-packed Better Podcasting Download(s) section where we discuss PowerPress’s recent article about podcasting downloads vs streams and how you can make sure to best capture your audience. Other topics include how Texas A&M is partnering with DMR/Interactive to launch a podcast and how similarly Adweek.com has determined whether or not celebrities have a leg up in the world of podcasting. For our final download, we give you an update on the podcast documentary titled The Messengers.

This week we’re pleased to present our first fan-submitted “How I saved My Podcast” story discussing how one listener went to the extreme of ADR to help correct and interview. Finally, in our Better Podback we discuss how a cable change solved one listeners problem (and how TRS/TS are not the same as Balanced/Unbalanced).

Do you have something to say about the art of hobby podcasting? Do you want to chime in on an episode of Better Podcasting? You can always ping us on Better Podcasting on the internet at the following places:

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Not familiar with 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.

Stephen Jondrew and Stargate Pioneer thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting!

Happy Podcasting!

This podcast was recorded on Sunday, September 4, 2016 – Streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

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2:18 – Audio Technica AT2005 Contest Give Away Details
5:30 – Stephen discusses the loveliness of getting hacked when you run a website
7:00 – SP shares how we were advised and why it’s important to have proper contact information
17:00 – We discuss adapting your schedule to accomodate obstacles
18:05 – Better Podcasting Download(s) Segment Begins
18:55 – SP shares PowerPress’s article about podcast “downloads” vs “streams”
24:10 – We discuss the Texas A&M and DMR/Interactive Podcast launch
22:20 – Stephen chats about an Adweek.com article featuring a poll about celebrity podcasts
30:30 – We chat about Squarespace’s movement in the podcast world.
32:40 – Here’s the scoop on a podcast documentary called The Messengers.
35:08 – The debut of our first fan submitted “How I Saved My Podcast”
40:15 – Stephen discusses why he likes the iRig
41:25 – Better Podback about gear prbolem resulting from a cord issue
44:40 – Stephen tells you why TRS/TS is not the same as Balanced/Unbalanced

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Stephen and Stargate Pioneer unveil a new show segment with plenty of listener interaction discussing “How I Saved My Podcast.” Join the show this time as Stephen, SP, Chris Ferrell, Sunkast and #Verified Cody Gough tell how they saved their podcasts from utter disaster. If you have a How I Saved My Podcast story please send it into Better Podcasting and we’ll talk about it on an upcoming episode.

In the Better Podcasting download Stephen and SP discuss a recent CNET article giving 7 tips for podcasting on the cheap. The hosts break down each tip, give each tip a rating from 1-10 and whether they agree with it or not. (Original Article: http://www.cnet.com/how-to/tips-for-podcasting-on-the-cheap/ )

Do you have something to say about the art of hobby podcasting? Do you want to chime in on an episode of Better Podcasting? You can always ping us on Better Podcasting on the internet at the following places:

@BetterPod

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Not familiar with 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.

Stephen Jondrew and Stargate Pioneer thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting!

Happy Podcasting!

This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 – Streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

Time Codes:

2:40 – AT2005 Giveaway contest discussion and update

5:58 – Jason Bryant, Podcaster AND Olympic Wrestling Announcer

8:38 – New Segment! How I Saved My Podcast

11:23 – Chris Ferrell’s How I Saved My Podcast: Losing a cohost

16:26 – Sunkast’s How I Saved My Podcast: Losing a podcast recording (and backup recording)with a Guest Host

22:07 – Stargate Pioneer’s How I Saved My Podcast: Using mobile gear in home studio

25:40 – Legendary #Verified Cody Gough’s How I Saved My Podcast: Podcasting over the phone

32:45 – Stephen’s How I Saved My Podcast: Splicing multiple cohost segments together

36:28 – Chris Ferrell’s How I Saved My Podcast: Piecing together audio podcast from multiple recording sources

41:22 – Stargate Pioneer’s How I Saved My Podcast: Used 7th File Backup for Live Podcast Recording

47:52 – Better Podcasting Download Segment: CNET article “7 tips for podcasting on the cheap”

49:48 – Discussion On Snowball Ice Microphone CNET tip

52:58 – The Better Podcasting views on CNET tip #2 on soundproofing

54:40 – Rating the CNET advice on recording options with geographic separated cohosts

56:41 – Stephen, SP and CNET’s quick views on editing and editing software

57:55 – Differing views on Audio Mastering, equalization and mobile versus desktop podcasting

59:40 – Discussion on need for podcast artwork

1:00:41 – Spirited quick discussion on RSS and podcast media hosting

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During this show, Chris Ferrell joins us to wrap up the fun…. arc. We break the format this week to have a more round-table style discussion on some of the creative ways we’ve had fun over the years as not only podcast creators but also as podcast consumers.

During the Better Podcasting download we update you on the latest developments in the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition Webcam Drive Issue saga. We also discuss the announcement by Google of Hangouts on Air moving to YouTube Live and why you have no reason to be concerned.

Do you have something to say about the art of hobby podcasting? Do you want to chime in on an episode of Better Podcasting? You can always ping us on Better Podcasting on the internet at the following places:

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Not familiar with 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.

Stephen Jondrew and Stargate Pioneer thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting!

Happy Podcasting!

This podcast was recorded on Friday, August 19, 2016 – Streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

Time Codes:

4:00 – Contest discussion and update
6:20 – Chris Ferrell gives his take on the AT2005
8:40 – Chris Ferrell gives podcast history and introduction
12:00 – SP shares his stand favorite memory of “fun as a podcast consumer”
14:15 – Stephen shares his stand favorite memory of “fun as a podcast consumer”
15:45 – Chris shares his stand favorite memory of “fun as a podcast consumer”
17:30 – Stephen discusses his 2010 memory of creating “Skype Parties” for his listeners, which was kind of like Google Hangouts before they existed.
19:45 – SP shares his experience going to a “Podcast Meetup” and how it affected him as a future podcaster.
21:45 – Chris discusses his experience of keeping the fun alive for his audience by utilizing a variety of guest hosts and how one of them created a game for the listenership.
25:15 – Stephen shares an example on how the GonnaGeek.com Show crew keep the fun alive through a “podcast episode appearance” spreadsheet
26:00 – Chris and Stephen discusses a shared example of “breaking the format” to have fun, which actually yielded the foundation for the GonnaGeek Network as it is today.
29:40 – SP discusses a RECENT fun memory of his which lead to some cross-pollination (hint: C2E2).
34:00 – Stephen talks about a memory from 2008, where on his first podcast they had a local radio personality guest appear (and how it changed Stephen’s podcasting direction)
36:30 – SP chats about his experience having members of a TV show guest on his podcast
38:40 – Chris shares his experience expanding the All Things Good and Nerdy franchise in to a spin off show.
42:00 – Stephen discusses the way he had fun with Better Podcasting through a Q&A Blab this past year
44:00 – Chris talks about how evolving his podcast keeps him having fun as a podcast producer
47:00 – Better Podcasting Download 1 – Update on Windows 10 Anniversary Edition Webcam Codec/Driver Issue Bug
50:45 – Stephen provides his theory on why some users have encountered this webcam issue while others have not.
55:40 – Hangouts on Air is moving to YouTube Live.

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Let’s be honest, podcasting is a lot of work – ya, a LOT of work. As a hobby podcaster it’s important to make sure that you continue to have fun and that podcasting doesn’t become a chore. Since you’re spending so much time prepping, recording, editing publishing and repeating, how are you going to keep that fun there? We kick off our new arc this week by discussing having fun with your co-hosts.

In the Better Podcasting Download we’re pleased to present the debut of the year-in-the-making blind microphone shoot-out/test, featuring the Behringer XM1800S, Shure SM58, Audio-Technica AT2005, Audio-Technica ATR2100, the Blue Encore 100 and the Sennheiser e835.

Do you have something to say about the art of hobby podcasting? Do you want to chime in on an episode of Better Podcasting? You can always ping us on Better Podcasting on the internet at the following places:

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Not familiar with 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.

Stephen Jondrew and Stargate Pioneer thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting!

Happy Podcasting!

This podcast was recorded on Friday, August 5, 2016 – Streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

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This episode we discuss everyone’s favorite hot topic – Podcast Statistics. We’ll run down some areas to pay attention to with your stats, and conversely some things to avoid. We’re also pleased to bring you some exclusive first hand research comparing real world statistic results of Blubrry, Libsyn and Podbean. In the Better Podcasting Download we discuss a terrific interview on the School of Podcasting which we encourage you to take a listen to. Finally, we take your feedback discussing places to find a co-host.

Do you have something to say about the art of hobby podcasting? Do you want to chime in on an episode of Better Podcasting? You can always ping us on Better Podcasting on the internet at the following places:

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Not familiar with 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.

Stephen Jondrew and Stargate Pioneer thank you for listening, downloading and subscribing to Better Podcasting. We hope you come back for more Better Podcasting!

Happy Podcasting!

This podcast was recorded on Friday, July 29, 2016 – Streamed Live to www.Geeks.Live. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek.com.

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