In this episode we break down the potential time commitment to start your first podcast. We’ll break down the different areas, and how long we think that they might take during the start-up process.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we discuss the current state of independent podcasting.

Finally, in our Better Podback we take listener feedback, including one listener who changed their whole setup because of the Zoom P4.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/243.

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 Tuesday, January 5, 2021 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: How long does it take to create a podcast

Better Podcasting Download: Independent Podcasting Article

Video Version:

We end our two-part gear arc with SP running down his gear purchases of 2020. This year Stephen breaks it down to “Mobile Podcasting”, “Home Networking”, “Podcast Audio Replacements/Trials” and “Video”.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we discuss Audiate.

Finally, in our Better Podback we take listener feedback questions about our gear.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/242.

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, December 16, 2020 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: SP’s 2020 Gear Purchases

Better Podcasting Download: Audiate

Links Discussed:

• Audiate

Video Version:

We kick off our two-part gear arc with Stephen running down his gear purchases of 2020. This year Stephen breaks it down to “True Podcast Purchases”, “Maintenance”, “Partially Podcast, Partially Elsewise” and “Honorable Mentions”.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we discuss American’s Next Top Podcaster.

Finally, in our Better Podback we take listener feedback questions about our gear.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/241.

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, December 16, 2020 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Stephen’s 2020 Gear Purchases

Better Podcasting Download: America’s Next Top Podcaster

Links Discussed:

• Stephen’s Next Top Podcaster

Video Version:

Sometime if you have recurring elements of your podcast, you get to the point that something doesn’t work anymore. In this episode we discuss, some indications it may be time to retire a portion of your podcast, how to handle the removal, and some ways you can do this smoothly with your audience.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we discuss a recent article about audio drama funding, and why we think it’s relevant to hobby podcasters.

Finally, in our Better Podback we take listener feedback, including someone who had some thoughts about some Podchaser issues.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/240.

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, December 9, 2020 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Knowing when something doesn’t work anymore

• Indicators that something may not work anymore
• When you may want to take action
• Replacing an element in your podcast
• Repercussions of removing an element
• How to make things easier for your listeners

Better Podcasting Download: Medium Article on Audio Drama fundraising

Links Discussed:

• Medium Article
• Podchaser

Video Version:

This week we talk about ways that you can help making your podcasting experience more enjoyable. We’ll discuss some of our experiences that we’ve had making the podcasting experience more fun.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we discuss a change with YouTube’s ad service.

Finally, in our Better Podback we’ll run down listener feedback Acast, Behringer creating a new product and a possible new service from Backpack Studio.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/239.

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 Tuesday, November 24, 2020 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Preparing For A Podcast Year End in 2020

• Organization
• Collaboration
• Adaptability

Better Podcasting Download: Anchor is IAB Certified

Links Discussed:

• Acast
• Behringer Flow 8
• Backpack Studio

Video Version:

This week we talk about a variety of different ways to record your podcast including Software, Hardware, Mobile and Online Recorders. We’ll discuss some of the benefits to each, some of the cons, and how you might determine which is best for your circumstances.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download we discuss what the recent IAB certification of Anchor means for a hobby podcaster.

Finally, in our Better Podback we’ll answer a listener question about Anchor.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/238.

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 Tuesday, November 10, 2020 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Preparing For A Podcast Year End in 2020

• Our definitions of each recorder type
• Audio issues
• Backups
• Audio quality
• Internet connection considerations
• Simplicity considerations

Better Podcasting Download: Anchor is IAB Certified

Links Discussed:

• Anchor IAB

Video Version:

This week we talk about different ways to continue your education in relation to your podcasting endeavors – while sticking to a hobby podcaster budget. We’ll talk about a variety of ways that you can help yourself continue to grow as a podcaster, while still having fun.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download, we talk about how there’s a new IAB certified podcast host.

In the Better Podback, we have a follow-up from a listener that sent us a How I Saved My Podcast story.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/235.

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 Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Preparing For A Podcast Year End in 2020

• Reasons why your purchase history may have been different
• How 2020 may have impacted your podcast growth
• Why it’s ok if you failed at this year’s podcast  goals
• How you can prepare for better goals for 2021
• Your 2020 holiday season may look entirely different
• You may not need a break this year
• You might need a longer break this year
• Podcasting through the holidays might be important for you

Better Podcasting Download: Rapid Fire News (See below)

Links Discussed:

• Anchor/Spotify Launched music in podcasts – our thoughts about shows with music
  • https://newsroom.spotify.com/2020-10-14/spotify-launches-new-audio-experience-combining-music-and-talk-content/
  • https://open.spotify.com/genre/shows_with_music-page

  Google Assistant might support third party podcast players

  • https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/21/google-assistant-might-soon-support-third-party-podcast-services/

  Google Podcast Manager To Show Podcasters Search Results

  • https://twitter.com/googlewmc/status/1316030688508825600

  Google Podcasts is now the number 3 podcast Player via Libsyn stats (Only 1.91% though)

  • https://podnews.net/uploads/libsyn-stats-sep20.jpeg

  New Podcast:Transcript and Podcast:Locked tags

  • https://github.com/Podcastindex-org/podcast-namespace/blob/main/docs/1.0.md

  Descript now has a video editor

  • https://www.descript.com/video-editing
  • https://blog.descript.com/introducing-descript-video-and-screen-recording/

Video Version:

This week we talk about different ways to continue your education in relation to your podcasting endeavors – while sticking to a hobby podcaster budget. We’ll talk about a variety of ways that you can help yourself continue to grow as a podcaster, while still having fun.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download, we talk about how there’s a new IAB certified podcast host.

In the Better Podback, we have a follow-up from a listener that sent us a How I Saved My Podcast story.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/235.

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 Tuesday, October 13, 2020 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Video Version:

This week we talk about buying a domain name (also known as a URL, website address, etc). We’ll discuss what a domain is, why it’s a bit difficult these days to buy a domain, issues that you may encounter, and some of the recommendations we have for balancing your budget when buying a domain name.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download, SP provides his first thoughts after trying the Zoom H8 – and whether he loves it or has buyer’s remorse.

In the Better Podback Stephen answers a question about his use of the Elgato Stream Deck for podcasting.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/235.

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 Friday, September 11, 2020 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Measuring Podcast Growth

• Reasons to consider having someone take over your podcast
• Reasons why you might consider participating in a take over
• Protecting yourself when participating in a take over
• Protecting your podcast when having someone take over your show
• Preparing for feedback for your podcast take over

Better Podcasting Download: International gear delays

Other Links Discussed:

• Better Podcasting: Live Chat Show

Video Version:

This week we talk about participating in “podcast takeovers”. We’ll discuss what a podcast takeover is, some recommendations we have if you’re going to participate in a takeover, and some recommendations for if you’re going to have someone take over your podcast.

In this week’s Better Podcasting Download, we discuss international equipment releases, and the impact in can have on the joy of podcasters.

In the Better Podback we take a question about hooking up an iPad to podcast equipment.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/234.

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 Friday, September 11, 2020 – Streamed Live to Geeks.Live.  Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

Main Topic: Measuring Podcast Growth

• Reasons to consider having someone take over your podcast
• Reasons why you might consider participating in a take over
• Protecting yourself when participating in a take over
• Protecting your podcast when having someone take over your show
• Preparing for feedback for your podcast take over

Better Podcasting Download: International gear delays

Other Links Discussed:

• Better Podcasting: Live Chat Show

Video Version: