Episode Information:

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• SP's Rodecaster Pro 2 Replacement Adapter
• Libsyn shuts down Libsyn Studio
• SP applies his podcast workflow to his bike rides
• Buzzsprout writes a Libsyn article

For our media host segment this week, we give our take on Spreaker.

Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

• Why we reviewed Patreon
• SP is on a first name basis with Rode
• Boss Gigcaster 8

NOTE - As per the end of the show, we will have to skip recording and releasing an episode next week.

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/299

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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, Juen 5, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening/Intro
02:09 - SP’s Rodecaster Pro 2 adapter
07:15 - Libsyn closes Libsyn Studio
11:50 - SP’s RX11 experience
15:55 - Buzzsprout article about leaving Libsyn
19:53 - Spreaker Review: Intro
26:20 - Spreaker Review: Highlights
36:05 - Spreaker Review: Neutral
43:50 - Spreaker Review: Shortcomings
47:47 - Spreaker Review: Summary
49:57 - Better Podback - Reviewing Patreon
53:00 - Better Podback: SP is on a first name basis with Rode
54:45 - Better Podback: Boss Gigcaster 8
57:29 - We’ll be away next week

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Another Rodecaster Pro 2 problem
• SP upgrades his studio
• There's something you should know about iZotope RX11
• New Buzzsprout archive feature
• RSS.com new LIT tag
• Stephen's mac troubles

For our media host segment this week, we give our take on Patreon.

Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

• Shure Motiv Mix
• Acast

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/298

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.

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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening/intro
02:01 - Another Rodecaster Pro 2 problem
10:22 - SP’s studio upgrade
13:19 - iZotope RX11 may not work for you
19:50 - New Buzzsprout feature
24:55 - RSS.com - New LIT tag support
27:55 - Stephen’s Mac problem
29:32 - Patreon Review: Patreon Introduction
32:30 - Patreon Review: Highlights
40:10 - Patreon Review: Neutrals
49:40 - Patreon Review: Shortcomings
1:01:50 - Patreon Review: Summary
1:04:00 - Better Podback: Shure Motiv Mix App
1:07:30 - Better Podback: Acast
1:09:20 - He’s back at it
1:10:15 - Ending/outro

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• Stephen's latest Mac update
• RX11 is released
• Hindenburg's transcript-focused update
• Rodecaster Duo SUPER DEAL
• New Rode WS14 Pop filter
• Peppa Pig podcast
• Taxing your computer
• Legends of SHIELD update

For our media host segment this week, we give a few quick updates about some past media host reviews.

Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

• Stephen was wrong
• Most notable changes in podcasting

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/297

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.

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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening/intro
01:35 - SP was almost in Canada
04:18 - Stephen’s Mac update
10:38 - RX11 is released
15:11 - Hindenburg updates
19:05 - Rodecaster Duo deal
28:25 - New Rode product
33:00 - Peppa Pig podcast
35:55 - Using too many computer resources
44:00 - An update from SP about Legends of SHIELD
52:46 - Media Host Discussion - Misc updates
1:01:26 - Better Podback: Stephen was wrong
1:03:50 - Better Podback: Most notable changes
1:13:00 - Ending/outro

In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

• Spotify passes Apple Podcasts (in at least one way)
• Buzzsprout text feature
• Podnews reminds us of our trailer

For our media host segment this week, we review Captivate.fm.

Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

• IAB 2.2 feedback
• Registering a podcast domain
• The importance of backdating an episode

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/296

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.

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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, May 8, 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
5:21 - Spotify passes Apple Podcasts
12:25 - Buzzsprout text the show
17:38 - Podnews reminds us of our trailer
21:26 - Captivate.fm Review: Intro
24:58 - Captivate.fm Review: Highlights
37:10 - Captivate.fm Review: Neutrals
49:50 - Captivate.fm Review; Shortcomings
52:05 - Captivate.fm Review: Summary
54:31 - Better Podback: IAB 2.2
58:00 - Better Podback: Registering a domain
1:01:00 - Better Podback: Backdating an episode
1:02:18 - Better Podback: Ending/outro

In the Better Podnering this week topics include:

• Stephen has an update on his mac experiment
• Apple Podcasts scheduled outage
• New IAB guidelines released
• Spotify exits IAB

For our media host segment this week, we review RSS.com.

Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include:

• Podcast transcripts
• Social media post plugins

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/295

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.

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This podcast was recorded on Friday, May 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
02:50 - Better Podnerings Opening
03:08 - Stephen's Mac update
06:28 - Apple Podcasts outage
08:10 - IAB Statistics change
09:30 - Spotify leaves IAB
17:27 - RSS.com Review: Intro/disclaimer
25:50 - RSS.com Review: Highlights
34:10 - RSS.com Review: Neutrals
38:25 - RSS.com Review: Shortcomings
1:06:08 - Better Podback: Transcripts
1:09:00 - Better Podback: Social media post plugins
1:12:40 - Ending/outro

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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