In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• PowerPress plugin is compromised
• Podcast Beacon
• StreamYard removes pricing

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

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

• Audience reaction to limited Blubrry comments on PowerPress
• Video RSS feeds
• Better Podcasting 300
• When will be reveal what service we chose?

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/301

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, July 10, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:

02:57 - PowerPress hacked
10:19 - Podcast Beacon
13:30 - StreamYard price page is gone
17:55 - Acast Review: Introduction
21:45 - Acast Review: Highlights
28:13 - Acast Review: Neutral Zone
34:15 - Acast Review: Shortcomings
40:35 - Acast Review:Summary
43:10 - Better Podback: PowerPress Compromise
45:22 - Better Podback: Video RSS Feed?
51:35 - Better Podback: 300th Episode
54:30 - Better Podback: When will we give our final verdict?
55:15 - We'll be away again next week

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

• SAG AFTRA on AI commercials
• Podbean AI editing on the app

For our 300th episode we run through some of our favorite moments from the past 300 episodes (and we discuss SOME of our advice that didn't hold up).

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

• What's your favorite Better Podcasting episode from the past 300?

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/300

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, June 26, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening/Intro
02:40 - Stephen abandoned the Mac
03:37 - SAG-AFTRA on AI commercials
10:00 - Podbean AI editing
18:32 - Favorite moments introduction
19:50 - Favorite moment 1: Better Better Podcasting
22:55 - Favorite moment 2: The break-up
27:05 - Favorite moment 3: Self-hosting
30:55 - Favorite moment 4: Planecasting/boatcasting
35:25 - Favorite moment 5: Golden Rules Of Hobby Podcasting
38:17 - Favorite moment 6: Podcast hardware interviews
40:20 - Favorite moment 7: Stephen's 10th anniversary
42:00 - Favorite moment 8: Google indexing RSS feeds
45:30 - Favorite moment 9: Babies are NOT podcast killers
47:40 - Favorite moment 10: What you wish you knew before podcasting
49:40 - Favorite moment 11: Our gear episodes
51:20 - Honorable mention: Our spin-off podcasts
52:20 - Dated advice: Blab, Skype and Hangouts on Air
54:28 - Dated advice: Media host criteria
56:19 - Dated advice: Early editing talk
59:10 - Dated advice: Clammr
1:02:40 - Segment wrap-up
1:05:00 - Better Podback: What's your favorite BP episode?
1:09:15 - Why we had to take extra time away
1:13:10 - Better Podcasting schedule update
1:16:00 - Thank you, audience
1:17:10 - Ending/outro

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

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, 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