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Stephen Jondrew and SP Rupert host a weekly podcast dedicated for the Hobby Podcaster with tips and tricks on how to get started, sound great, have fun and not break the bank. Each week they talk about a podcasting topic in depth within an arc (like how to start a podcast, podcast gear for the hobby podcaster, and tips on different types of presenting-announcing-hosting) and then run down a current news item of importance to podcasting. They also run down any feedback and offer advice on how to make your hobby podcasting time better, easier and more fun. You can check them out at www.betterpodcasting.com and betterpodcastinggear.com for more information.

Better Podcasting Stephen Jondrew and SP Rupert

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Stephen Jondrew and SP Rupert host a weekly podcast dedicated for the Hobby Podcaster with tips and tricks on how to get started, sound great, have fun and not break the bank. Each week they talk about a podcasting topic in depth within an arc (like how to start a podcast, podcast gear for the hobby podcaster, and tips on different types of presenting-announcing-hosting) and then run down a current news item of importance to podcasting. They also run down any feedback and offer advice on how to make your hobby podcasting time better, easier and more fun. You can check them out at www.betterpodcasting.com and betterpodcastinggear.com for more information.

    Better Podcasting #294 - Wait, Stephen Bought What Now?! / Media Host Segment: Substack

    Better Podcasting #294 - Wait, Stephen Bought What Now?! / Media Host Segment: Substack

    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:
    StreamYard acquired Pinecast outage New Shure USB microphone Stephen's making a big podcast change  
    For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Substack
     
    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:
    Podcatchers DaVinci Resolve transcriptions We'll be away next week Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/294
    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, 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.
    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, April 17, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.


    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Opening/intro
    03:33 - StreamYard acquired
    09:10 - Pinecast outage
    14:20 - New Shure USB microphone
    20:40 - Stephen bought a Mac
    31:18 - Substack Review: Introduction
    35:30 - Substack Review: Highlights
    41:30 - Substack Review: Neutrals
    47:20 - Substack Review: Shortcomings
    1:01:25 - Better Podback: What podcatcher do you use?
    1:03:50 - Better Podback: DaVinci Resolve transcription changes
    1:06:50 - We'll be away next week
    1:08:30 - Ending/outro

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Better Podcasting #293 - YouTube Music Podcasts Still Evolving? / Media Host Segment: Transistor

    Better Podcasting #293 - YouTube Music Podcasts Still Evolving? / Media Host Segment: Transistor

    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:
    Further evolving our media host criteria Libsyn walks back their recent comments about Apple Podcasts iZotope RX sale pricing / loyalty offers YouTube Music Podcasts may keep evolving For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Transistor.fm
    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:
    Audio mixer nightmares RedCircle video generation difficulties A Better Podcast coup Did anyone actually switch to YouTube Music Podcasts? Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/293
    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, 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.
    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, April 10, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.


    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Opening/Intro
    02:23 - Expanding the media host criteria even more
    07:57 - Libsyn walks back their recent testing
    13:13 - iZotope RX sale price
    19:45 - YouTube Music Podcasts will keep evolving
    24:50 - Transistor Review: Introduction
    28:25 - Transistor Review: Highlights
    39:15 - Transistor Review: Neutral
    47:12 - Transistor Review: Shortcomings
    49:60 - Transistor Review: Summary
    51:50 - Better Podback: Our audio mixer nightmares
    54:33 - Better Podback: Damian on RedCircle's video generation
    56:18 - Better Podback: A podcast coup
    57:05 - Better Podback: Is anyone using YouTube Music Podcasts?
    1:03:03 - Ending/outro

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Better Podcasting #292 - What We Want In A Future Audio Mixer / Media Host Segment: RedCircle

    Better Podcasting #292 - What We Want In A Future Audio Mixer / Media Host Segment: RedCircle

    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:
    Recap of why we are leaving Libsyn A recent discussion on Libsyn's The Feed about some testing they did on customer's feeds What do we want to see in a future audio mixer? Expanding our media host evaluation criteria For this week's media host segment, we give our review of RedCircle.
    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:
    BOYAMIC Wireless Clip On Mic Waffles embed player project What is the process for applying to the Hobby Podcaster Profile? Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/292
    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, 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.
    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, April 3, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Opening/Intro
    02:00 - On Discord: Stephen diagnoses streaming issues
    03:40 - Leaving Libsyn: Recap of our BPLC episode 70
    07:11 - Leaving Libsyn: Recent comments on The Feed about tests on customer feeds
    15:15 - What do we want to see in a future audio mixer?
    35:10 - Expanding our Media Host Segment criteria
    36:54 - RedCircle Review: Introduction
    41:24 - RedCircle Review: Highlights
    52:15 - RedCircle Review: Neutrals
    1:00:35 - RedCircle Review: Shortcomings
    1:06:00 - RedCircle Review: Summary
    1:07:59 - Better Podback: BOYAMIC Wireless Clip On Mic
    1:12:40 - Better Podback: Update about Waffles' embed project
    1:13:30 - Better Podback: What is the Hobby Podcaster Profile criteria?
    1:14:55 - Better Podback: Damian suggested the embed player as a criteria
    1:17:15 - Ending/outro

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Better Podcasting #291 - Mackie DLZ Creator XS Security Flaw / Media Host Segment: Guest Chris Osborne's Pinecast Experience

    Better Podcasting #291 - Mackie DLZ Creator XS Security Flaw / Media Host Segment: Guest Chris Osborne's Pinecast Experience

    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:
    Stephen returned the Mackie DLZ Creator XS (including a security flaw) Affinity sold to Canva - could there be benefits? Google Podcasts Gone: How to get your podcast on to YouTube Music For this week's media host segment, our guest Chris Osborne is here to talk about his experience with Pinecast.
    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:
    Is Buzzcast an industry podcast? Blink 182 - Rodecaster Pro 2 Crossover Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/291
    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, 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.
    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, March 27, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro/Opening
    01:45 - Welcome to our guest, Waffles (Chris Osborne from Play Comics)
    03:57 - DLZ Creator XS: Intro
    04:55 - DLZ Creator XS: Hardware whine
    05:30 - DLZ Creator XS: Firmware challenges
    08:27 - DLZ Creator XS: Security flaw
    10:30 - DLZ Creator XS: Security flaw - no planned patch
    12:20 - DLZ Creator XS: Other challenges
    18:30 - Affinity sold to Canva
    24:58 - YouTube Music Podcasts
    36:48 - Media Host Segment: Introduction
    40:00 - Media Host Segment: What Pinecast features would you like to see?
    41:00 - Media Host Segment: Chris' evaluation of our evaluation criteria
    42:30 - Media Host Segment: Pinecast embed player
    44:30 - Media Host Segment: What did Stephen get wrong about Pinecast?
    55:40 - Media Host Segment: Our quacky final question for Chris
    58:25 - Better Podback: Question about Buzzcast
    1:02:22 - Better Podback: Blink 182 X Rodecaster Pro 2
    1:04:00 - Ending/Outro

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Better Podcasting #290 - We're Both Digital Mixer Cursed / Media Host Segment: Buzzsprout Review

    Better Podcasting #290 - We're Both Digital Mixer Cursed / Media Host Segment: Buzzsprout Review

    This week we're pleased to bring back the Hobby Podcaster Profile with Chris Osborne AKA Waffles.
    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:
    A study for Apple Podcasts searchability Stephen is now facing a Mixcast 4 / Rodecaster Pro 1 challenge SP can't recommend the Rodecaster Pro 2 For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Buzzsprout
    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:
    Is Rodecaster Pro a Polywav device? Captivate Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/290
    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, 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.
    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, March 20, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro/opening
    03:25 - Hobby Podcaster Profile
    08:25 - Apple Podcasts research results study
    13:10 - Stephen's Mixcast 4 / Rodecaster Pro 1 condundrum
    18:10 - SP's (even yet again) continued Rodecaster Pro 2 troubles
    24:35 - Buzzsprout Review: Introduction
    26:57 - Buzzsprout Review: Highlights
    41:20 - Buzzsprout Review: Neutrals
    44:50 - Buzzsprout Review: Shortcomings
    52:56 - Buzzsprout Review: Conclusion
    54:12 - Better Podback: Polywav
    57:55 - Better Podback: Captivate
    1:01:25 - Ending/outro

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Better Podcasting #289 - Stephen's Secret Audio Test / Media Host Segment: Simplecast Review

    Better Podcasting #289 - Stephen's Secret Audio Test / Media Host Segment: Simplecast Review

    In the Better Podnering this week topics include:
    A lawsuit about a podcast title Spotify removes another show, unable to re-instate subscribers Stephen did a secret test: VDO Ninja pro audio setting Update on SP's Rodecaster Pro II RMA SP's temporary setup this week: PodTrak P4 For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Simplecast.
    Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:
    Audience feedback about our guest last week, Chris Ferrell A listener question to SP about the Rodecaster Pro II RMA Is the DLZ Creator / DLZ Creator XS a polywav device? CORRECTION: Apple Podcasts transcriptions Working around the download limitations of your media host Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/289
    If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, 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.
    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, March 13, 2024.  We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew of GonnaGeek Productions, proudly Canadian.


    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro/opening
    01:50 - Thanks to Chris Ferrell
    03:30 - A podcast title lawsuit
    09:12 - Spotify removes another podcast, affecting subscribers
    15:55 - Stephen's secret test: Pro quality remote-audio recording?
    19:08 - The Rodecaster Pro II RMA update: The process has started
    22:35 - The Rodecaster Pro II RMA update: SP's temporary setup
    28:00 - Simplecast Review: Introduction
    29:55 - Simplecast Review: Highlights
    45:21 - Simplecast Review: Neutrals
    54:15 - Simplecast Review: Shortcomings
    1:00:50 - Simplecast Review: Summary / Why Simplecast is off our list
    1:03:07 - Better Podback: The audience loved Chris Ferrell
    1:05:10 - Better Podback: A listener's RCP II RMA question
    1:10:40 - Better Podback: Does anyone know if the DLZ Creator / XS is polywav?
    1:12:27 - Better Podback: CORRECTION: Apple Podcast transcriptions
    1:13:07 - Better Podback: Working around limitations to download your MP3s
    1:18:40 - Ending/outro

    • 1 hr 21 min

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I found Better Podcasting through a referral from another podcaster, and Stephen Jondrew and Stargate Pioneer bring a commitment and passion to podcasting that exceeds the term "Hobby Podcasting" Such a great resource on all things podcasting and they genuinely want to help other podcasters to improve and see them succeed, thanks guys!

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