Bandrew Says Podcast

Geeks Rising
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Helping content creators determine how the news affects their careers and projects, Bandrew Scott deconstructs the latest YouTube, Social Media, and Streaming news to help you avoid the hysteria and focus on what's important; creating content. There is also a healthy dose of audio production tips and tricks and on occasion there is also insight into creating for the Podcastage YouTube channel which has over 300,000 subscribers and 65 Million views.

  1. 07/14/2025

    Is YouTube Demonetizing AI Content?, and More

    Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp433 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: Is YouTube demonetizing videos that use AI voices, the Nuemann TLM193, some additional suggestions on mid side micing.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM193: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm193 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Is YouTube Demonitizing Videos Voiced with AI? Policy Update List: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10008196?hl=en#zippy=%2Ccommunity-guidelines Monetization Policy: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392#zippy=:~:text=What%20we%20check%20when%20we%20review%20your%20channel AI Disclosure Policy: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14328491?linkId=15683321#zippy=%2Cexamples-of-content-creators-dont-have-to-disclose%2Cexamples-of-content-creators-need-to-disclose YT Insider Clarification: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uM4M8BzrT4E Say Cheese Tweet: https://x.com/SaycheeseDGTL/status/1942978716470247575 AI Use Tweet: https://x.com/TeamYouTube/status/1943767179184292193 12:15 - WIBT: Neumann TLM193 15:30 - WYHTS: Thoughts on Mid/Sid Micing 20:12 - Value for Value 30:25 - Conclusion

    32 min

  2. 07/06/2025

    432: Trying Mid/Side Recording, TLM193 vs. U87 Ai, and More

    Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp432 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: The Halter MS130160 mic clip, trying mid/side micing with the Beyerdynamic M130 and M160 on acoustic guitar, why I am trying the Rode PSA1+, and comparing the Neumann TLM193 to the Neumann U87 Ai.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM193: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm193 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:30 - A $70 Microphone Clip (Halter MS130160) 02:54 - Mid Side Recording Technique 04:26 - Beyerdynamic M130 & M160 Mid Side Micing Sample 07:35 - Rode PSA 1+ 11:05 - Neumann TLM193 vs. Neumann U87 Ai 15:30 - WYHTS: TLM193 & Try a Grounding Mat 18:30 - WYHTS: How to Store "Dead" Batteries 20:28 - Value for Value 27:50 - Conclusion / Outro

    29 min

  3. 06/30/2025

    My Universal Audio Repair Experience, Neumann TLM193, and More

    Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp431 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: Beyerdynamic being acquired by Cosonics, me frying a second Universal Audio Interface in 24 hours, using an RME Audio Interface, and other stuff too.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM193: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm193 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:16 - My Universal Audio Repair Experience 10:55 - Neumann TLM193 vs. TLM103 16:47 - WIBT: RME Babyface 19:21 - Riffs, Beards & Gear is a Real One 20:41 - WYHTS: Dryer Sheets Solve Static Electricity Issue 24:00 - WYHTS: Thoughts on the Beyerdynamic Acquisition The word used was "EXPECT", not "INTEND". To me that seems like an even less committal word than "INTEND" so my commentary remains the same. 29:26 - Beyerdynamic M130 32:32 - WYHTS: Why I Haven't Considered the Neumann MT48? 36:25 - Value for Value 48:47 - FOTW: Best 1980's Albums 1:05:24 - Conclusion

    1h 7m

  4. 06/15/2025

    Beyerdynamic Was Acquired, I Fried Another UA Interface, and More

    Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Beyerdynamic being acquired by Cosonics, me frying a second Universal Audio Interface in 24 hours, using an RME Audio Interface, and other stuff too. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit RME Baby Face Pro: out of production As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.  Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Beyerdynamic Acquired by Cosonic Yahoo Finance Article: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spoke-beyerdynamic-companys-acquisition-confirmed-155532941.html StereoNet Article: https://stereonet.com/news/beyerdynamic-sold-to-chinese-oem-specialist-cosonic 08:49 - I Fried a Second Univeral Audio Interface! 13:54 - Switching to an RME Audio Interface - My New Audio Interface Setup 18:05 - WYHTS: Other UA Interface Failures 22:16 - WYHTS: This Podcast has NO INFORMATION 24:50  - Value for Value 28:57 - Conclusion / Outro

    31 min

  5. 06/08/2025

    My $3000 UA Interface Died, and More

    Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp429 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: My $3000 universal audio interface dying and what I'm doing in the mean time.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Audix PDX720: https://geni.us/pdx720 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:20 - My $3000 Interface Died 05:41 - My Interim Solution 12:44 - Ramble 13:17 - WYHTS: The Shure MVX2u Works Great! 17:20 - WYHTS: The MVX2u's Weird Weakness. 22:30 - Value for Value Rode AI1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQT91ONQRpc 29:30 - FOTW: 1980's & 1990's Living 36:08 - Conclusion

    38 min

  6. 06/02/2025

    Shure MVX2u in 2025, Audix PDX720, & More

    Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp428 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: Updating the Shure MVX2u and retesting it to see how it's performing with the latest firmware, testing and using the Audix PDX720, using the AEA KU5a supercardioid ribbon microphone briefly, and discussing if I think Americans care about manufacturing location or handmade goods.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Audix PDX720: https://geni.us/pdx720 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Shure MVX2u in 2025 12:45 - WIBT: Audix PDX720 16:30 - WIBT: AEA KU5a 20:45 - WYHTS 21:45 - WYHTS: Do Americans Care About Hand Made Products? 33:20 - Value for Value 40:52 - Conclusion 42:25 - Outro

    44 min

  7. 05/19/2025

    4 Lessons from 10 Years on YouTube, Making AI Music, and More

    Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp427 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: 4 lessons I've learned after making 10 years of video reviews on youtube, trying to make AI music with the new Music Assistant in YouTube & then critiquing it, and then a brief discussion of tariffs.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neat Worker Bee II: https://geni.us/workbee2 Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:18 - 10 Years Making YouTube Reviews 03:38 - Lesson 1 07:21 - Lesson 2 11:21 - Lesson 3 16:40 - Lesson 4 24:00 - Trying To Make AI Music and Critiquiing it 49:15 - WIBT: Neat Worker Bee II 51:20 - WYHTS: The Bad Thing About Tariffs 57:15 - WYHTS: Made in the USA Microphones 59:55 - Value for Value 1:04:25 - Conclusion

    1h 6m

  8. 05/04/2025

    Shure's Price Increases, Aston Apex, and More

    Audio/Video:  https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp426 Support: http://podcastage.com/support   Topics discussed: The Shure SM57 and Shure SM58 increasing in price and why I think this has happened, sharing my thoughts on the Aston Apex, and explaining that Sound Speeds was not criticizing me for doing tests.   Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Aston Apex: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/apex Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8   As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.    Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord   00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Shure Increasing Their Prices China Tariff: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/28/2025-07325/notice-of-implementation-of-additional-duties-on-products-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-pursuant Mexico Tariff: https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/#:~:text=For%20Canada%20and%20Mexico%2C%20the,will%20see%20a%2010%25%20tariff USMCA Goods: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement 11:26 - WIBT: Aston Apex 15:30 - WYHTS: Correcting V-Tuber's Audio 16:52 - WYHTS: Sound Speeds Wasn't Attacking Me. 19:20 - Value for Value (Movie Podcasts & Microphone Self Noise) 27:20 - Conclusion

    29 min
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Helping content creators determine how the news affects their careers and projects, Bandrew Scott deconstructs the latest YouTube, Social Media, and Streaming news to help you avoid the hysteria and focus on what's important; creating content. There is also a healthy dose of audio production tips and tricks and on occasion there is also insight into creating for the Podcastage YouTube channel which has over 300,000 subscribers and 65 Million views.

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  • Creator
    Geeks Rising
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    335
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