Episodes
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Our weird-timed invalid YouTube content ID
We're taking a hiatus from Better Podcasting and Better Podcasting: Live Chat
Stephen's reasons for taking a hiatus from podcasting
SP's reasons for taking a hiatus from Better Podcasting
Why we chose to take a hiatus now, instead of another time
Holiday breaks are a lot of work leading up
Things that we'll probably do...
Published 09/27/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
SP uses the Zoom P4 this week
SP's first thoughts after using the Zoom P4
Vox media to acquire Hot Pod
Using your phone as an interface
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at http://main.betterpodcasting.com.
If you want to...
Published 09/13/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Stephen purchased the Elgato Wave Arm LP
A listener loved Reaper
Audio dramas have a good a use for Hindenburg
SP gives his first thoughts on Podcast Movement
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at...
Published 08/15/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Pinecast's Icebox feature
Stephen double posted our podcast
New Elgato products
Taking a break from your podcast
Our history of posting in the wrong feed
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at...
Published 08/02/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
An update on the most recent Audacity troubles
What is a software fork?
Backblaze Price Increases
Rodecaster Pro transfer issues
Xsplit text problems
After 10+ years of podcast, what do we wish we were better at?
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes...
Published 07/19/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Stephen was definitely affected by the recent "Heat dome" heatwave
How weather can affect your podcast
Is the Zoom Podtrak P4 considered an audio interface?
Mobile podcasting in your car
Reaper vs Audacity for editing
Planning the rest of your podcast year
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at...
Published 07/05/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Using smart items for your podcast endeavors
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions is live - is it worth it for hobby podcasters?
Audio dramas are unique in podcasting
Recording issues during Legends of SHIELD
Stephen is skeptical of new podcast service marketing emails
Will it still be easy to find reliable reviews in podcasting?
Stephen and SP's audio - how we...
Published 06/21/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
SP's Internet Issues
How we lucked out recording Better Podcasting
Stephen's Chair Hunt
OBS Ninja has changed its name
Reinstalling a Podcast Computer
Stephen tried playing podcasts on Alexa
Managing EQ on different devices
Tagging Podcasts
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can...
Published 06/07/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Podcast awards are no longer for the independents
What does lossless music mean for podcasting?
Apple Podcasts connect troubles
Multistreaming solutions
New podcast promotion plans
What about a Sundance for independent podcasters?
Stephen's brother is disappointed
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at...
Published 05/24/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
How we handled a delay of Better Podcasting due to a family emergency
Stephen created a gag for Better Podcasting to add a second voice
An update on SP's issues with Podcasts Connect
New podcast chairs
Facebook podcast app
A new intro song for Live Chat?
What would our listeners pay for a podcast?
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be...
Published 05/10/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Apple Podcasts Connect Changes
Feedburner Changes
Amazon Buds Refresh
Spotify RSS Changes
Rodecaster Pro Update (Again)
Graphics card requirements for streaming
Stephen irritated a listener
Social Media Can Be Hard
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular...
Published 04/26/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Our previous episode's issues, and the irony of a mute button discussion
4th Annual Canadian Podcast Awards
SP is still searching for a new mixer
Issues with the term Podcast Producer
Stephen is revisiting the Rodecaster Pro (initial findings)
Choosing an SD card
New furniture in GonnaGeek Studios
Standing while podcasting?
Rode released a new beta...
Published 04/14/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Is it better to start with a higher media host plan, or smaller?
Are mute buttons worth it?
Rolls MS111 mute update
Spotify may overtake Apple Podcasts by end of 2021
Apple Podcasts relaxing 300 episode limit
The Ambies podcast nomination list
Potential pitfalls of a Rodecaster Pro
Taking an extended break
How Stephen Dreamed His Podcast
NOTE: We will miss this...
Published 03/15/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Is it better to start with a higher media host plan, or smaller?
Are mute buttons worth it?
Rolls MS111 mute update
Spotify may overtake Apple Podcasts by end of 2021
Apple Podcasts relaxing 300 episode limit
The Ambies podcast nomination list
Potential pitfalls of a Rodecaster Pro
Taking an extended break
How Stephen Dreamed His Podcast
NOTE: We will miss this...
Published 03/15/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Avoiding podfade from the start
Using voice talent for an intro/outro
Upgrading to a new SSD
DDoS attacks
Ecamm Skype recorder on M1
Spotify to test paid subscriptions via Anchor
Google Podcasts has irritated Stephen again
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular...
Published 03/01/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Fireside vs Fireside
Choosing Your Default Podcast App in iOS
Fair Use For Podcasters
AverMedia Live Streamer Cam 313 - Stephen tried it
ATH M40X vs M50x vs Shure 840
Community Moderating
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at...
Published 02/15/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Few podcasts are making money
There is still room for hobby podcasts
Keeping two podcasts separate
Really bad podcasts, what we can learn
Zoom L8/L12 issues with AMD processors
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out the regular episodes of Better Podcasting at...
Published 02/01/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
SP's 2021 Planning
Macbook M1 Purchase
Libsyn is not implementing Podcast 2.0 Specs
A listener tried the ZDM1 - what do they think?
Streamyard acquired by Hopin
OBS Ninja Updates
Google Podcast Directory
Stephen is turning in to Al?
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be found at http://livechat.betterpodcasting.com. You can check out...
Published 01/18/21
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
We'll have a break in schedule
Update about SP's modem switch
Virtual ceremonies get suspended, why this matters for your podcast
Landing page for your content
Issues with OBS Ninja
MS111 mute switch problems (and how Stephen might have fixed it)
Another video gag for the GonnaGeek Show
Headphone issues
Stephen tells SP about a new podcast
Does the Rodecaster Pro...
Published 12/21/20
This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A chat that happens every other week. Topics this week include:
Did we create placebo effect on Better Podcasting?
Logo Artwork
When to sign up for your media host
Uploading a test episode
Does Google index feeds
Buzzsprout free tier
Most podcasts on a paid host
AWS outage
Podcast Black Friday deals
Zoom L-12 update
Stephen censored Better Podcasting Live Chat
The back catalog of Better Podcasting: Live Chat episodes can be...
Published 12/07/20