Better Podcasting

Whether your podcast is active or you're retiring it, there is likely some level of archiving that you'll have to do for your podcast. In this episode we'll discuss our personal methods for podcast file archiving, some other ways you may consider archiving and we'll discuss archiving your entire podcast when it's done.
In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Spotify announces changes to adapt to video podcasting
Samsung Podcasts to close
Rode Micro

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

Audacity theme changes
Elementor
Stephen and SP fight
Patreon changes for podcasters

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/311

If you want to follow us elsewhere, 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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Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Saturday, November 16, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Opening/intro
02:40 - Segment Introduction: Archiving
06:20 - Our personal file archiving practices
24:15 - Why we archive so much data
25:05 - Other (non-pack-rat) archiving methods
32:20 - Archiving your entire podcast
41:05 - Archiving considerations & challenges
49:20 - Summary
51:50 - Spotify updates
55:15 - Samsung Podcasts closing
1:00:00 - Rode Wireless Micro
1:07:55 - Better Podback: Audacity changes
1:10:30 - Better Podback: Website feedback
1:12:45 - Better Podback: Podcasting Wars
1:15:10 - Better Podback: Patreon changes
1:16:50 - Ending/outro

There's been a lot of change in the podcast website space since we last chatted about it, so it's time for us to do a revisit. In this episode we'll discuss some reasons you may want a website for your podcast, some methods for building your website, some recommendations that we have for building a website, and we question if podcasters can get away without one in current era.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Canadian TikTok changes

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

Gear shows
Zoom L-12 excitement
Social media follow-up
Elgato, send the check!
RCP issues

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/310

If you want to follow us elsewhere, 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.

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 8, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Opening/intro
03:30 – Segment intro: Podcast websites
05:20 – Why may you want a podcast website?
09:15 – Ways you can create a podcast website
26:00 – Recommendations we have for building a site
45:50 – Do you even need a podcast website?
50:20 – Segment summary
51:50 – Better Podnerings – TikTok
1:00:45 – Better Podback
1:12:10 – Ending/outro

Whether through our podcast or elsewhere, you've likely heard rumblings about Podcasting 2.0 by now. In this episode we're going to try to break down what Podcasting 2.0 is, how it might benefit hobby podcasters, some ways that hobby podcasters could be negatively impacted by it, and some general considerations that you may want to have when exploring Podcasting 2.0.
In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Sennheiser convertible microphone
The Zoom L-12 possibly making a return for Stephen
YouTube shorts expanding its length

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

Reddit
TikTok link sharing
Social media account
Name! That! Computer!

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/309
If you want to follow us elsewhere, 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.
 
Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.
This podcast was recorded on Friday, November 1, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Opening/intro
03:15 - Segment introduction
06:30 - What is Podcasting 2.0?
10:42 - Benefits for Hobby Podcasters
20:33 - Potential challenges for Hobby Podcasters
27:55 - Other Podcasting 2.0 Considerations
37:50 - Segment summary
39:08 - Sennheiser convertible microphone
46:07 - Is the Zoom L-12 making a return for Stephen?
55:45 - YouTube Shorts length expansion
59:55 - Better Podback: Reddit
1:03:55 - Better Podback: TikTok link sharing
1:04:40 - Better Podback: Single social media account
1:05:20 - Better Podback: Name Waffles' computer
1:06:28 - Ending/outro

Are you looking to use your social media to help your hobby podcast? If so, this episode might be for you. There's been a TON of changes in social media since we last talked about it, so in this episode we'll run down several potential social media platforms that you may want to consider, we'll chat about some challenges you may face as a hobby podcaster, and we'll recommend some best practices for navigating the wide spread of platforms currently available.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

VDO.ninja multi-track audio
Stephen explains his editing workflow
More Rodecaster Pro issues

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

Initial feedback about a Garage Sale channel
PodTrak P4 use
Rodecaster Pro 2 update options
Request for a pic

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/308

If you want to follow us elsewhere, 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.
 
Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.
This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Opening/intro
02:38 - Segment Introduction - Social Media
05:19 - How do you intend to use social media?
06:30 - Run down of social media services
32:40 - Livestreaming
35:50 - Social Media limitations
41:14 - Best Practices for hobby podcasters
49:15 - Segment Summary
50:00 - Question from the audience about social media
50:38 - Vdo.ninja update - multitrack audio
54:54 - Stephen explains his editing workflow with OBS chapter markers
1:01:50 - More Rodecaster issues... version 1 this time!
1:03:23 - Better Podback - Garage Sale channel?
1:05:40 - Better Podback - Podtrak P4
1:12:03 - Better Podback - RCP2 Update Options
1:13:40 - Better Podback - Request for a pic
1:15:00 - Ending/outro

Analyzing podcasting trends can be fun, especially when it's your hobby! In this episode we reflect on podcast trends from about 15 years ago, compare how they stack up with trends today, and we also discuss why you my want to pay attention to some podcast trends whilst ignoring others.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Stephen finally sold more gear
First results of OBS chapter markers (and the Stream Deck timestamps function)
An update on SP's media host migration

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

StreamYard replacement
Search for a Podtrac alternative

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/307

If you want to follow us elsewhere, 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.

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Saturday, October 20, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays, but are inconsistent this season. Keep your eyes on our Discord for the recording date each week. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening/intro
01:45 - Update on our livestream chaos
03:09 - Featured segment introduction
05:15 - Podcast trends circa 2010
27:30 - Current podcast trends
48:30 - Why should hobby podcasters care about trends?
55:12 - Stephen FINALLY sold more gear!
59:10 - Stephen's first experience with OBS Chapter markers
1:01:15 - SP's Media Host Migration update
1:03:55 - Better Podback - StreamYard alternative
1:08:40 - Better Podback - Chapter Markers... more gear?
1:10:35 - Better Podback - Podtrac alternative
1:12:00 - Ending/outro

So you're a hobby podcaster and know you have some gear purchasing ambitions, but where do you start? It's been a long time since we ran down podcast gear considerations, and there's been a lot of change in both the gear space, which is why we decided it was time to re-visit the topic. In this episode we'll run down several gear-related categories, recommendations we have within them and some considerations we think you may want to have. Key categories include:  Internet connection, computer/mobile device, audio recording equipment and video equipment.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Podcast Addict removed from Google Play
Google NotebookLM podcasts, was it us?
Archive.org is down
SP and Stephen misc updates

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

Stephen confesses
How Damian uses his website
Do you save your guest appearances?

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/306

If you want to follow us elsewhere, 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.
 
Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Friday, October 11, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Opening/intro
01:52 - How I Saved My Podcast
09:40 - Main Segment: Introduction
12:47 - Internet considerations
21:50 - Computer/mobile device needs
27:55 - Microphones
36:35 - Handheld recorders
42:10 - USB audio interfaces
43:20 - Mixer/Recorder combos
45:50 - Wireless systems
47:00 - Headset mics
48:25 - Headphones
54:20 - Speakers/Monitors
56:05 - Audio Treatment
57:25 - Video Equipment
1:03:58 - How do you decide? / summary
1:08:50 - Podcast Addict removed from Google Play Store
1:10:25 - NotebookLM
1:12:50 - Archive.org down
1:15:00 - SP's updates & upgrades
1:19:50 - Stephen's updates
1:21:37 - Better Podback - Stephen's confession
1:22:45 - Better Podback - Damian's website use
1:23:20 - Better Podback - Do you save your guest appearances?
1:28:00 - Ending/outro

In this episode we talk about some considerations you may want to have when writing your show notes (aka episode descriptions). We talk about what makes a good episode description, why you should put some effort into the description, ways you can make it easier for you to balance your valuable time as a hobby podcaster, and we share some lessons learned from our recent RSS feed migrations that will hopefully help you better future proof your episode descriptions.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Update on SP's quest to find a StreamYard replacement
Email from Captivate
Magix Vegas 22 is now out
Chartable closing

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

Testing out other podcast apps
Google NotebookLM
Episodes.fm

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/305

If you want to follow us elsewhere, 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.
 
Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Opening/Intro
02:00 - Potential 'How I Saved My Podcast' story
03:25 - Our livestream time is changing
04:35 - Introduction to our segment
06:15 - Information about the episode show notes/description
17l25 - Episode Description Best Practices
34:40 - Segment summary
36:10 - SP's StreamYard search
44:50 - SP's remaining podcasts to migrate
47:55 - Stephen's migration update
51:10 - Email from Captivate
55:50 - Magix Vegas 22 is out
56:50 - Chartable is going away
59:40 - Stephen's rant
1:00:18 - Better Podback: Experimenting with Podcast Apps
1:02:55 - Better Podback: Chartable
1:03:40 - Better Podback: Your hobby is dead
1:10:10 - Better Podback: Episodes.fm
1:12:00 - Ending/outro

We kick off Season 5 of Better Podcasting sharing some lessons learned from our RSS migrations over the last couple months. We'll run down a variety of issues we encountered while doing our migrations, some recommended best practices, and some of the ways we tried to make our migration process more meaningful AND easier.

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Podcasting's 20th anniversary
Fake consumer reviews to be illegal in the US
Apple Podcasts hits the web
Rode announces a Rodecaster: Video

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

StreamYard price increase
Rodecaster Video
Punny comments from our audience

Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/304

If you want to follow us elsewhere, 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.
 
Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening/intro
01:45 - Recap of season 4
02:50 - What season 5 will look like
05:18 - How I Saved My Podcast
09:33 - Featured Segment: RSS feed migration
16:00 - General observations we had while migrating
24:50 - RSS feed best practices
42:05 - Individual experience we had while migrating
51:20 - Featured segment summary
52:12 - Podcasting's 20th Anniversary
56:25 - FTC fake review ruling
59:30 - Apple Podcasts web
1:02:10 - Rodecaster Video
1:09:45 - Better Podback: StreamYard price increase
1:12:50 - Better Podback: Ecamm Live
1:13:50 - Better Podback: Rodecaster Video
1:16:38 - Better Podback: Punny listeners
1:19:20 - Ending/outro

It's official, we have our Season 5 return date set! In this teaser episode we tell you about when we'll be returning, how long you can expect our (as previously discussed) shorter season to run, and when you can catch our next live stream.

To tide you over until next week, we discuss recent StreamYard price increases and how we think it will affect hobby podcasters (hint: immensely) .

We'll also take a few questions from our live-stream chat, plus Stephen shares an epiphany he had about podcasting whilst digitizing his physical media.

We hope you'll join us when we return next week for Season 5 of Better Podcasting.
Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/303b

If you want to follow us elsewhere, 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.
 
Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.
 
Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:

00:20 - We're coming back / return dates
01:15 - This episode is also an RSS-feed test for us
02:15 - SP is working on his cancellation list
03:00 - Live listener question: Is Stephen using his Zoom mixer/recorder?
06:10 - StreamYard price increase
15:25 - Using Discord for podcast recording
16:05 - Stephen talks technical jargon about OBS multi-streaming
19:50 - Stephen's podcast epiphany
25:18 - Our scheduled Season 5 run time

In the Better Podnerings this week, topics include:

Update on SP's gear sales
Windows 11
Stephen changes his keyboard to the Keychron K5 Pro
Attempting a sit-stand riser in-place install

For our FINAL media host review of the season, we give our final thoughts after doing our media host season, some of our notable surprises along the way, and our final recommendations.

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

Podbean limitations
Listener guesses on our final choice
Some media hosts we didn't review
Spotify for Podcasters app - update

NOTE - We will return in September! Keep your eyes on our social media and Discord for specifics.
Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/303

If you want to follow us elsewhere, 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.

Check out our companion shows at https://www.betterpodcasting.com.

Want to join in to some geeky chatter? Check out the BEST geek community around on the GonnaGeek Discord Server at http://www.betterpodcasting.com/discord/.

This podcast was recorded on Friday, August 2, 2024. We usually stream live to GonnaGeek.com/Live on Wednesdays. Audio/Video Production by Stephen Jondrew, proudly Canadian.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Opening/Intro
01:30 - When our next season will return, and why it will be shorter
06:12 - SP sold a bunch of gear
14:20 - Stephen might sell what, now?!
16:11 - SP is finally joining Stephen using Windows 11
18:35 - Stephen keeps on playing mechanical keyboard roulette
20:55 - Sit/stand riser install, coming soon?
22:33 - Media Host Season Recap: Why we did this season / why we want to leave Libsyn
30:30 - Media Host Season Recap: List of media hosts that we reviewed / our final shortlist
32:05 - Media Host Season Recap: Media hosts that almost made our shortlist / runner-ups
34:00 - Media Host Season Recap: General findings
55:05 - Media Host Season Recap: Our final recommendations
1:08:24 - Media Host Season Recap: Where are we moving to... for now?
1:22:55 - Better Podback: Wait, why aren't you choosing THAT media host?
1:24:45 - Better Podback: Podbean limitations
1:27:25 - Better Podback: Our second/third co-hosts guess
1:32:00 - Ending/Outro