Professor McD's Secret Podcast

John McDermott
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Support materials for Professor McDermott's audio class.  For educational purposes to have everything in one feed for my college students.

Episodes

  1. 11. Famous Singer Guest Appearance

    08/20/2025

    11. Famous Singer Guest Appearance

    You know who was on her BFs podcast

    2h 6m
  2. 10. History of Podcasting Part 3

    07/16/2025

    10. History of Podcasting Part 3

    The conclusion of The History of Podcasting by Oxford Road.

    31 min
  3. 9. History of Podcasting Part 2

    07/16/2025

    9. History of Podcasting Part 2

    Episode 2 of Oxford Road's series on the history of podcasting.

    29 min
  4. 8. History of Podcasting Part 1

    07/16/2025

    8. History of Podcasting Part 1

    Oxford Road's History of Podcasting Part 1

    32 min
  5. 7. John McDermott guest spot discussing what is a podcast

    07/16/2025

    7. John McDermott guest spot discussing what is a podcast

    A discussion of podcast trends in early 2025.

    1 hr
  6. 6. The Podcast Lawyer

    07/16/2025

    6. The Podcast Lawyer

    Some tips from The Podcast Lawyer as heard on the Sound Off Podcast

    38 min

  7. 06/01/2025

    5. I&A Podcasting John McDermott on video

    Professor McD's Secret Podcast

    54 min

  8. 06/01/2025

    4. 0bama on Mar0n

    A good example of getting your guest comfortable.

    1h 8m

  9. 03/04/2025

    3. Pyschographs

    How many of you have discovered a podcast recently that felt like it was made specifically for you? Perhaps it addressed your unique interests, spoke in a tone that resonated with you personally, or seemed to understand your specific challenges and viewpoints? *Raises hand* I know I certainly have. What if I told you that this connection wasn't coincidental, but rather the result of sophisticated audience targeting based on who you are as a person—not just your age, gender, or location? Welcome to the world of psychographics in podcasting.

    21 min

  10. 02/05/2025

    2. Audio Editing: What to Edit and What to Leave Alone

    In this episode, we delve into the dual nature of audio editing as both a technical skill and an art form. The philosophy centers on enhancing natural sound while preserving authenticity, adhering to the 'less is more' principle. We cover essential aspects such as safe editing practices for breaths, background noise, silences, volume inconsistencies, and more. Key technical concepts like peak distortion, noise gates, and compression are explained with practical advice to avoid common beginner mistakes. Final steps include balancing levels, gentle noise reduction, and polishing with subtle compression and EQ. Remember to always verify your work through different speakers and take breaks to prevent ear fatigue.  00:03 Philosophy and Principles of Audio Editing 00:35 What to Edit and What to Leave Alone 01:37 Essential Technical Concepts 02:50 Common Beginner Mistakes 03:15 A Practical Approach to Audio Editing

    4 min

  11. 02/05/2025

    1. Audio Editing: Tips and Techniques

    In this episode, you'll learn the fundamental principles of audio editing, likened to the stealthy skills of a ninja, where the best work is the work that goes unnoticed. Key topics covered include the golden rule of audio editing ('less is more'), handling plosives, understanding compression, the importance of actively listening to your audio, effective use of noise gates, subtle EQ adjustments, the necessity of taking breaks to avoid auditory fatigue, and testing your audio on different devices for consistency. The episode aims to enhance the natural performance of audio while remaining invisible in the process.  00:00 The Art of Invisible Audio Editing 00:20 The Golden Rule: Less is More 00:40 Handling Pesky Plosives 01:09 Understanding Compression 01:40 The Power of Listening 02:04 Interactive Listening Exercise 02:27 Mastering Noise Gates 03:09 EQ: The Audio Seasoning 04:01 The Importance of Taking Breaks 04:39 Final Tips for Audio Ninjas

    5 min
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Support materials for Professor McDermott's audio class.  For educational purposes to have everything in one feed for my college students.

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